College of Agriculture

Digital Ag Van: Purdue Extension’s Mobile Educational Powerhouse

  • September 23, 2024

A Transformative Educational Experience

“The Digital Ag Van is not just a vehicle; it’s like a Transformer.” Adam Shanks, digital agriculture and natural resources curriculum lead at Purdue Extension, said. “It can be taken to different locations, folded up, and rolled out.” See more. 

Van with Purdue logo and farm images

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