SUMMARY
The Indiana Horticulture and Small Farms Conference (IHSFC) will now take place earlier in the calendar year. For 2027, the event is scheduled for January 26-28. This long-standing conference, historically coordinated through the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department and the Diversified Farming and Food Systems group, will continue to offer high-quality networking and educational opportunities, now strengthened through a unified effort.
The IHSFC will take place at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center, providing producers with opportunities to learn, connect, enjoy local food, and engage with a wide range of agricultural organizations and commercial vendors through the expanded trade expo.
Program Overview
- Day 1 (Tuesday 1/26): Sessions will cover business, fruit, urban ag, vegetables, food safety, and agritourism.
- Day 2 (Wednesday 1/27): Topics include fruit, livestock, flowers, resilient ag, vegetables and food safety. The keynote speakers are Dr. Charlie Brennan and Bridget O'Brien.
- Day 3 (Thursday 1/28): Sessions will focus on business, vegetables, labor, livestock, agritourism, and niche opportunities. The conference will wrap with a facilitated networking lunch.
The trade expo will run all three days, with additional networking opportunities on Tuesday and Wednesday late afternoon/evening including a poster session to highlight research efforts and on-farm innovation.
For more information on the Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference, please visit the website here.
REGISTRATION FEES
Attendees:
One Day Attendee: $85.00
Two Day Attendee: $160.00
Three Day Attendee: $240.00
Exhibitors:
Trade Show Commercial Exhibitor: $400.00
Trade Show Non-Profit Exhibitor: $200.00
Tabletop Exhibitor Booth: $100.00
Additional Exhibitor Lunches: $20.00 - $28.00
Sponsorship Levels:
Blue Ribbon: $100-$399
Bronze: $400-$749
Silver: $750-$1,499
Gold: $1,500-$2,499
Platinum: $2,500-$4,999
Champion: $5,000+
Click here for more information on becoming an exhibitor.
Or click here for details on the event's sponsorship opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional program information, contact: Amy Thompson at afthompson@purdue.edu.
For questions regarding your registration or payment, contact: Purdue Conferences at confreg@purdue.edu.
Purdue is committed to making its programs accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation or special assistance for this program due to a disability, please contact us at confreg@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university.
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Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds
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Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds
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