Melon Tasting and Field Day
Join us for an engaging event that connects Indiana produce growers with wholesale buyers and industry partners. This is a great opportunity to network, share ideas, and explore new market connections while learning about current research and sampling fresh, locally grown products.
Location
Purdue Extension Food Safety Training Hub, 4207 Purdue Rd, Vincennes, IN 47591
RSVP by July 21
Agenda
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Registration and networking
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Welcome, host introductions, and overview of the day's program
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Introductions of growers, buyers, and seed company representatives
Melon and watermelon tasting, Diverse Melon and Watermelon Cultivars (Wenjing Guan)
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Field tour of melon and watermelon research plots
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and informal networking
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Tour of the Purdue Food Safety Training Hub (Scott Monroe)
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact Wenjing Guan (guan40@purdue.edu) or Robin Kitowski (robink@farmwiseindiana.org)