WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — There’s nonetheless time to register for the 2024 Indiana Small Farm Conference. The twelfth annual convention and commerce present will happen Feb. 29 by March 1 on the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville.
“It’s an honor to host this occasion and assist advance small-farm manufacturing and profitability inside the state,” stated Bernie Engel, Glenn W. Pattern Dean of Agriculture. “We’re grateful that this occasion has continued by the years and recognize the involvement of our Purdue Agriculture professionals, in addition to trade specialists and small-farm producers. With a wide range of classes, the commerce present and networking choices, the schedule has one thing for everybody.”
Periods provided on the two-day convention embody subjects starting from elevating turkeys on pasture to mushroom cultivation, agritourism, advertising and marketing, fermentation and flower farming. Be taught extra in regards to the classes, demonstrations and commerce present schedule here.
“The commerce present is a good alternative for exhibitors to showcase services and products in a relaxed environment to a wide range of clientele,” stated Phil Cox, Purdue Extension agricultural and pure assets educator in Vermillion County. “If you happen to’re interested by exhibiting your services or products, there may be nonetheless time to register as a vendor.”
This yr’s convention features a keynote presentation from Michael Kilpatrick, a farmer, educator and host of the top-rated “Thriving Farmer Podcast.”
“It’s the small farmers who’re in the perfect place to offer contemporary, native meals their communities want,” Kilpatrick stated. “With the appropriate programs in place, any small farmer can develop into a thriving, cash-flowing supply of meals for his or her group.”
The final date for on-line registration (which incorporates meals and breaks) is Wednesday (Feb. 21). On-site registration will probably be accessible, however meals and breaks won’t be accessible.
For extra info or to enroll, go to the Indiana Small Farm Convention web site at purdue.ag/sfc.
Comply with the convention on X (previously often known as Twitter) @SmallFarmPurdue, on Instagram @PurdueDFFS or on Fb at @PurdueExtensionSmallFarms, with the hashtag #PurdueSmallFarms.
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