Registration is now open for the 2026 Indiana Horticulture Conference and Small Farm Conference (IHSFC)—we hope you will join us! The IHSFC will take place March 3–5 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center. This newly combined conference brings together the Indiana Horticulture Conference and the Indiana Small Farm Conference. Attendees can expect the same high-quality, timely content[Read More…]
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Fruit and vegetable growers are invited to join the Safe Produce Indiana team, representatives from FDA, and produce safety personnel from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) for a FREE, hands-on workshop on February 26, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time. The training will be at the Purdue Extension Food Safety Training[Read More…]
Hello! The Indiana Cooperative Development Center is pleased to announce the return of Indiana’s annual Farmers Market Forum. The FMF is an important space for farmers market managers, volunteers, and vendors to connect and develop skills for supporting their local markets. Alongside ICDC, Purdue Extension is hosting this year’s forum at the Indiana Farm Bureau in[Read More…]
Keeping produce safe and meeting buyers and regulatory expectations starts with strong cleaning and sanitation practices. Farms that implement proper procedures not only protect public health but also improve efficiency and build trust with customers. To help growers and farm workers strengthen these skills, we invite you to join us on December 9th from 1:00[Read More…]
5Keeping produce safe and meeting buyers and regulatory expectations starts with strong cleaning and sanitation practices. Farms that implement proper procedures not only protect public health but also improve efficiency and build trust with customers. To help growers and farm workers strengthen these skills, we invite you to join us on September 8th from 1:00[Read More…]
Harvest is in full swing. Watermelons are midway through their run, blackberries continue to ripen up, Pixie Crunches and Honeycrisp apples are beginning to ripen. Pawpaws have another week until maturity for most varieties. Many varieties of grapes are reaching full maturity. The cooler weather, although welcome for our comfort, has caused some crops to[Read More…]
If you have any stakes in agriculture, you may have noticed a fairly rapid drying trend as summer has come to a close. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor on September 2, 76 percent of Indiana is considered abnormally dry—up from just 26 percent one week earlier. Moderate drought conditions have also expanded from less[Read More…]
I am hearing from apple growers and my entomology colleagues in neighboring states that the dogwood borer is becoming a more common insect pest to monitor and manage in apple orchards. So, in this issue of Facts for Fancy Fruit, I’ll share some general tips to help you stay ahead of this damaging fruit tree[Read More…]
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