A Purdue University news release from last week indicated that, “This year’s Indiana Small Farm Conference begins with a series of workshops and a tour of some of the state’s most innovative urban agriculture operations.”
The release stated that, “The daylong workshops will be offered March 2, at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, Indiana.”
“New this year is an Urban Agriculture Tour. Participants will visit a school-based livestock project, a commercial hydroponic farm and commercial market farm. The tour runs from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 2.
“Conference sessions March 3-4 will cover more than a dozen topics, including:
* “Tools and Innovation on Small Farms”
* “Pricing Strategies for Your Products”
* “Carcass Quality and Animal Health and Production”
* “Balancing Farm and Family on a Small Acre Farm”
Last week’s update added that, “Cost of the conference is $75 for one day, $135 for two days and $190 for three days for those who register before Feb. 6. Afterward, costs are $90, $162 and $228. The last day to register is Feb. 20.
“For more information and to sign up, go to the Purdue Extension Small Farm Team website at https://www.purdue.edu/dffs/smallfarms/indiana-small-farm-conference/ or visit https://www.facebook.com/PurdueExtensionSmallFarms/ on Facebook.”
