{"id":21943,"date":"2026-04-13T10:05:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/?page_id=21943"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:41:09","slug":"2026-purdue-farm-management-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/2026-purdue-farm-management-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Purdue Farm Management Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  id=\"tourreg\" class=\"section has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n            <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0383-scaled.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section has-image-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">2026 Purdue Farm Management Tour<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlights from July 10, 2026 in Harrison County<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purdue Farm Management Tour Showcases Innovation, Diversification in Harrison County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 100 farmers, agribusiness professionals, and industry partners gathered in Harrison County on Friday, July 10, for the 2026 Purdue Farm Management Tour. Hosted by Purdue University&#8217;s Center for Commercial Agriculture and Purdue Extension, the annual event gave attendees an opportunity to step away from their own operations and learn directly from two Indiana farm families who are navigating today&#8217;s agricultural challenges through innovation, diversification, and thoughtful management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Purdue Farm Management Tour has long focused on more than production practices alone. Each stop highlights the management decisions behind successful farm businesses\u2014from adapting to changing markets and family transitions to evaluating new enterprises and technologies. Throughout the day, attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas with fellow producers, and hear firsthand how host farmers are positioning their operations for long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Value Beyond the Feedlot at Jmax Cattle<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0396-1-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Maddox, Paige, Chad, and Jude Baker with Purdue&apos;s Michael Langemeier during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" class=\"wp-image-22566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0396-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0396-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0396-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0396-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0396-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The morning tour stop took visitors to Jmax Cattle near Laconia, where Chad and Paige Baker shared how they&#8217;ve built a diversified cattle operation centered on adding value at every stage of production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bakers, along with sons Jude and Maddox, walked attendees through their stocker and feeder cattle enterprise, explaining how a forage-based feeding program, detailed production records, and participation in on-farm research have helped improve cattle performance and management decisions. They also discussed one of the operation&#8217;s newest ventures\u2014an on-farm butcher shop and restaurant\u2014which has expanded on more than 15 years of direct freezer beef sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-image-slider section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none has-no-sidepadding \" data-columns=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"glide\">\n            <div class=\"glide__live sr-only\"\n                 aria-live=\"polite\"\n                 aria-atomic=\"true\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\">\n                <div class=\"glide__slides\">\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0275.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"tent and crowd at Jmax Cattle in Harrison County, Indiana before the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0317.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"Maddox, Paige, Chad, and Jude Baker speaking during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                       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   alt=\"cattle scale at Jmax Cattle in Harrison County, Indiana during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0417.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"cattle shoot and coral at Jmax Cattle in Harrison County, Indiana during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                  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          src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0445.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"Jmax Cattle in Harrison County, Indiana during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0466.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"pair of horses at Jmax Cattle in Harrison County, Indiana during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"slider-controls\">\n                <button class=\"glide__arrow arrow--left\">previous<\/button>\n                <div class=\"glide__bullets\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\">\n                                                                        <button class=\"glide__bullet slider__bullet\"\n                                    data-glide-dir=\"=0\"\n                                    aria-label=\"slide 1\"><\/button>\n                                                    <button class=\"glide__bullet slider__bullet\"\n                                    data-glide-dir=\"=1\"\n                                    aria-label=\"slide 2\"><\/button>\n                                                    <button class=\"glide__bullet 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Questions from attendees led to conversations about grazing systems, cattle health, retail marketing, and adapting to rising feeder cattle costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversification Creates Opportunity at Jones Farm<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0626-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Purdue&apos;s Michael Langemeier with Robert, Chris, Casey, Logan, and Mark Jones during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" class=\"wp-image-22574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0626-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0626-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0626-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0626-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0626.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following lunch, attendees traveled to Jones Farm near Palmyra, where the Jones family demonstrated how diversification can strengthen a modern crop operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family shared the history of the farm and how it has evolved from its dairy roots into a diversified business producing corn, soybeans, popcorn, grass hay, and oats while also operating complementary agricultural businesses. Visitors learned how the farm&#8217;s partnership with Preferred Popcorn has created opportunities in specialty crop production, including differences in production practices, fertility management, and marketing compared to conventional field corn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion extended beyond crop production as the Jones family explained how their off-farm businesses\u2014including crop input sales, grain bin construction, equipment maintenance, and metal fabrication\u2014support the farming operation while creating additional income streams and helping manage risk during changing market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-image-slider section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none has-no-sidepadding \" data-columns=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"glide\">\n            <div class=\"glide__live sr-only\"\n                 aria-live=\"polite\"\n                 aria-atomic=\"true\">\n        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                                 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0537.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"The Jones speaking to a crowd with Purdue&#039;s Michael Langemeier during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0577.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"The Jones speaking to a crowd with Purdue&#039;s Michael Langemeier during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0477.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"Preferred Popcorn setup at the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0488.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"popcorn growing with Preferred Popcorn sign at the Jones Farm during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0595.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"The Jones speaking to a crowd with Purdue&#039;s Michael Langemeier during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"glide__slide\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0637.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"A crowd at Jones Farm during the Purdue Farm Management Tour\" \/>\n                                                    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                     <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-16by9\"                                                src=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/commercialag\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PAE_0546.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"slider-controls\">\n                <button class=\"glide__arrow arrow--left\">previous<\/button>\n                <div class=\"glide__bullets\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\">\n                                                                        <button class=\"glide__bullet slider__bullet\"\n                                    data-glide-dir=\"=0\"\n                                    aria-label=\"slide 1\"><\/button>\n                 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<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning From One Another<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the greatest strengths of the Purdue Farm Management Tour continues to be the opportunity for farmers to learn directly from other farmers. Throughout both stops, attendees engaged in thoughtful discussions about profitability, diversification, recordkeeping, specialty crops, value-added agriculture, and the management decisions shaping today&#8217;s farm businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether participants were interested in expanding livestock enterprises, evaluating specialty crops, or improving business resilience, the day&#8217;s conversations reinforced that there is no single formula for success. Instead, successful operations continue to adapt by identifying opportunities that fit their resources, family goals, and local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-rtb-row  \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"columns\">\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column is-highlight\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__highlight\">Takeaways<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Diversification creates resilience.<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Detailed records lead to better decisions.<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Value-added marketing opens new revenue opportunities.<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Specialty crops require different management\u2014but can pay dividends.<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column is-highlight\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__highlight\">By the Numbers<\/span>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">100+ attendees<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">92 years of Purdue Farm Management Tours<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"column is-one-third-widescreen is-half-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal\">\n                                <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"column\">\n                                            <span class=\"purdue-home-rtb-horizontal__content\">Dozens of questions from producers<\/span>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Center for Commercial Agriculture and Purdue Extension extend their sincere appreciation to the Baker and Jones families, and everyone who attended the 2026 Purdue Farm Management Tour for making this year&#8217;s event a success. We also thank our sponsors, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance and Farm Credit Mid-America, for their continued support of this long-standing tradition. 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