Purdue DFFS

The Purdue Diversified Farming and Food Systems (DFFS) is an interdisciplinary group of staff, students and partners connecting research and learning.

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Just posted a photo @ New Ground Farm https://t.co/itIerpM5cd

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Happy National Farmers Day!
We're celebrating and honoring all of the hard-working farmers across the nation. Comment a Farmer you'd like to celebrate! https://t.co/nnsryQhajY

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Just posted a photo @ Redbud Farm and Caprini Creamery https://t.co/0T08xNQzeS

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Check out this week's Farm Spotlight! Featuring Mike Hoopengardner from Redbud Farm!

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Just posted a photo @ Redbud Farm and Caprini Creamery https://t.co/6hBfXyPNbb

[Purdue DFFS @PurdueDFFS]

Just posted a photo @ Redbud Farm and Caprini Creamery https://t.co/6hBfXyPNbb

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With a warmer than usual autumn than previous years, the risk of fires only grows! Check out this article by Edward Sheldon on how to prevent combine fires with proper maintenance. Stay Safe!

[Purdue Extension @PurdueExtension]

It's National Farm Safety and Health Week and #harvest2021 is underway! Farmers should regularly inspect their combines’ machinery, fuel lines and electrical systems during harvest season to prevent fires. #SafeHarvestIN

https://t.co/uThRtOZoXC

[Indiana Dept of Ag @ISDAgov]

It is National Farm Safety & Health Week and @AgriSafeNetwork is hosting free, daily webinars on related topics.

Learn more and register → https://t.co/8iDv3dNYW7

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Producers who suffered loses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing should check out this opportunity. Application for assistance are due by October 12th, 2021.

[Agweek @AgweekMagazine]

USDA extends deadline for animal loss assistance https://t.co/FQX8AXzi4B

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Check out this week's Small Farm Spotlight, featuring Robert and Juan from Sobremesa Farm! Make sure to check out their variety of services from CSA, on-site market to Airbnb. Thanks for having us!

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Just posted a photo @ Sobremesa Farm https://t.co/4ic8RxcFq7

[NSAC @sustainableag]

#ICYMI -great piece from @TWebber02 of @AP highlighting the value #nativegrasses "that green with the slightest rain and grow dense roots that hold soil in place." Certainly makes the case for increased funding for native plant restoration & #sustainableagriculture

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Just posted a photo @ Sobremesa Farm https://t.co/4ic8RxcFq7

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Join us with us the Saving and Storing Seeds Lunch N Learn September 22nd at Noon! Here you will learn about the science, strategies, and challenges of storing seeds!

https://t.co/2FLMJuWsKW

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The weekend is around the corner!

This week on our Summer Showcase, we're featuring peaches that are in stock now from the Perkins Food Earth Farm and ready to pick-up blackberries from Wild Blackberry Farms and Cordes Berry Farms!

[Indiana Grown @Indiana_Grown]

This week's #FiveOnFriday features Cordes Berry Farm! Get to know this local farm at https://t.co/KpRJm5PHk6 or https://t.co/BKuIDb4WJa

[Indiana Dept of Ag @ISDAgov]

As this year's corn crop continues to grow tall, it is important to remain alert while traveling on Indiana's rural roads and highways.

Slow down and take extra precaution when coming up to an intersection that may impair your vision with high corn stalks. 🚗🌱⚠️

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Have you registered for the NEPAC Organic Field Day? Only a handful of spots are left so make sure to register today!

Register: https://t.co/lO79aUNvFZ

[Indiana Produce Safety @inproducesafety]

Regular worker training is essential to building a food safety culture. Check out our last tech talk with Indiana Farmers Union for some tips on delivering your worker training! 👇 https://t.co/EPfgNhApQm

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1 Month Until the Return of the Indiana State Fair!

This year's fair will be taking place on July 30th - August 22nd. Visit the https://t.co/NQOFZzD96J to learn more and to find out what to expect!

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Have you recently asked questions about food safety? Join the following webinars for a chance to learn more from experts in food safety and to ask them your questions!

Click the link below to learn more about the topics covered and to register:
https://t.co/a0WtQaYJon

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If you have been asking this question, NEPAC Organic Field Day is the event for you! This $20 event requires preregistration by 7/26 and takes place on 8/3/2021.

To register, go to https://t.co/wGr2LQzKNd. Registration will be limited to the first 40 paid registrants.

[Purdue DFFS @PurdueDFFS]

Should I transition some of my crop acres to USDA Certified Organic production?