Meet the Purdue EDGE in Ag Team
Purdue EDGE (Empowerment, Development, Growth, Education) in Ag Team is dedicated to equipping individuals with the skills, confidence, and network needed to succeed in agriculture. By fostering education, advocacy, and personal growth, we create a community that empowers voices, and cultivates leaders.
Team Members
Abby Anspach - Extension Educator, Fulton County
Anya Aulbach - Extension Educator, Wells County
Shalee Bradley - Extension Educator, Johnson County
Jesi Davenport - Extension Educator, LaPorte County
Emily Evers - Extension Educator, St. Joseph County, co-chair
Ed Farris - Extension Educator, Huntington County
Kelly Heckaman - Purdue Extension Area XI Director
Tricia Herr - Purdue Extension, Montgomery County
Michele Jones - Extension Educator, Morgan County
Mathias Ingle - Extension Educator, Howard County
Jennifer Logue - Extension Educator, Union County
Jenna Nees - Extension Educator, Putnam County, co-chair
Courtney Schmidt - Extension Educator, Maimi County
Beth Vansickle - Extension Educator, Madison County
Amy Webster - Extension Educator, Clinton & Carroll Counties
Team HiSTORY
In 2002, Purdue Extension hosted the first Midwest Women in Agriculture conference. Due to its popularity over the next several years, the annual event led to the formation of the Purdue Women in Agriculture Team in 2006. In 2025, the team was renamed to Purdue EDGE (Empowerment, Development, Growth, Education) in Ag. This change better reflects the team's mission of empowering individuals, providing opportunities for growth, supporting professional and personal development, while expanding education in agriculture.
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