What We Do
“Food Systems are complex networks that include all the inputs and outputs associated with agricultural and food production and consumption. Food systems can vary substantially from place to place and over time, depending on location specific conditions.”
-United States Department of Agriculture
The Food Systems Coordinator supports small, diverse farms and value-added food businesses in Indiana. We are also involved in local food in terms of food safety, economics, and education.
Contact Us
Sarah Hanson
Food Systems Coordinator
sspeedy@purdue.edu
615 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-8483
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Farmers/producers can learn more about community organizations and resources.
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Food Safety
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Consumer
Learn more about organizations and resources to help consumers navigate our food systems.
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Fair Entry is the online system Indiana 4-H uses to enter all 4-H projects exhibited at the county and state level.
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture will host its Weed Science Field Day on Thursday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center. Researchers and graduate students will educate participants about the newest data in weed science research at the free event.
The Climate Prediction Center outlook is calling for a warmer, slightly wetter summer around Indiana, with the wetter signal in southern Indiana giving way to equal chances for above normal, normal, or below normal precipitation in northern Indiana.
It is important to read and follow pesticide labels to be legal and to avoid major goofs. Additionally, to some degree, your safety, your family’s safety, and environmental stewardship are in play.
Purdue Extension will host a Seed Treatment Workshop on Thursday June 27 at the Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC) located at 4821 E 400 S Columbia City, IN.
Herbs and spices add fabulous flavor and color to food without adding salt, fat or sugar. Cooking with herbs and spices is also a great way to introduce a variety of flavors to children while helping foods look more appetizing.