Weeks: 7/21/08 – 8/19/08
For additional information, call (765) 494-8396
JULY 20-23: 41ST ANNUAL TOP FARMER CROP WORKSHOP
This three-day workshop, which begins at 3 p.m. July 20 at Purdue University, will cover a wide variety of topics related to farming. Some of the topics that will be discussed include information on ways to save and earn more money. Information on the latest technology advancements in the farming industry, weather, soil conditions, and ways to deal with the rise in food and fuel prices are just a few of the topics covered during the workshop sessions. CONTACT: Bruce Erickson, (765) 494-9557, berickso@purdue.edu
JULY 24: ORGANIC PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING –TRANSITIONING TO ORGANIC
The 2008 Farm Sustainability Tour continues on July 24 at Langeland Farms in Decatur County, with a workshop on organic food production. Participants will visit different farms in Decatur County that use organic practices. One of the keynote speakers will be Gary Reding, who will talk about the organic practices used on Langeland Farms including the transition of the farm from non-organic to a certified organic farm. Preregister by July 17 on the Web site, www.conf.purdue.edu/FARMTOURS or call Lynn Stocksick at (800) 359-2034. Registration the day of the tour will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Langeland Farms and the tour will begin at 10 a.m. Contact: Jerry Nelson, jnelson@purdue.edu, (812) 866-9582; Roy Ballard, (317) 462-1113, rballard@purdue.edu
JULY 28: TWILLIGHT ORGANIC TOUR
This event will take place on July 28 at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center in Vincennes. The tour will cover several different topics on organic farming. Some of the topics include the definition of organic, the process for organic certification, cover crops, soil fertility, and ways to control weeds and insects. The tour is free and the rain date will be July 29. Contact: Stacye Johnson at (812) 882-3509.
JULY 31: TRI-STATE CONSERVATION TILLAGE CONFERENCE
This conference will talk about ideas for farmers to save resources and time by using conservation tillage methods in their food production operations. The seminar, which will take place at the Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds, will feature various guest speakers from Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. They will present topics such as no-till con an wheat planted in a continuous rotation, the ideal habitat for soil biology, information on cover crops, and a session on how to apply your knowledge about no-till to your farm. This free event is made possible due to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s Clean Water Indiana Program. CONTACT: Jon Neufelder, (812) 838-1331
AUGUST 1: SUMMER AQUACULTURE WORKSHOP
The event will take place in Posey County at the Poseyville Community Center beginning at 9 a.m. This workshop will focus on cage culture and its importance to the aquaculture industry. After participants learn about different types of fish that are raised in cages they can take a tour of Big Creek Fish & Aquatics to view various species of fish raised in cages. This free workshop is sponsored by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Purdue Extension. CONTACT: Steve Hart, (800) 735-0195, sdhart@indianasoybean.com
AUGUST 6-17: INDIANA STATE FAIR
The 2008 Indiana State Fair will be at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Gates will open to the public at 8 a.m. The Our Land Pavilion will feature various exhibits related to agriculture sponsored by Purdue Extension. Exhibits will cover a wide range of topics from learning ways to get more calcium in bones, a Web site that provides information on buying food products made in Indiana and better understanding of how aseptic food processing works. CONTACT: Danica Kirkpatrick, (765) 494-9113, dkirkpat@purdue.edu
AUGUST 19: DAVIS PURDUE AG CENTER FIELD DAY
This event will start at 8 a.m. at the Davis-Purdue Ag Center. Topics to be covered include current corn and soybean insect issues, storing grain year-round, and the storage and disposal of pesticide containers. There also will be corn and soybean herbicide demonstrations. CONTACT: Jeff Boyer, (765) 468-7022