Diversified Food and Farming Systems

Who WE ARE

Purdue Diversified Food and Farming Systems is an Extension program made up of an interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff, extension educators, students, practitioners and partners.


What We Do

The Diversified Farming and Food Systems Team works to connect programming, research and learning focused on urban agriculture, community wellness, local food, beginning farmers, small farms, and organic agriculture.

Contact Us

Nathan Shoaf

Diversified Farming and Food Systems Program Leader &
Urban Agriculture Specialist 
nlshoaf@purdue.edu

615 W State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(765) 496-3225

Upcoming ANR Extension Events

Publication

Publication

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Defining Success: Urban Agriculturalists' Perspectives

This bulletin is the last in a three-part series presenting the survey findings that sought to capture how these farmers define what successful urban agriculture (UA) looks like and how these endeavors may enrich their lives and the lives of their...

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Publication

Publication

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Urban Agriculture Creates Unique Challenges Yet Presents Exciting Opportunities

Here is the newest issue of the publication "Demographics of Indiana's Urban Agriculturalists," by Nathan Shoaf and Laura Ingwell.

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Publication

Publication

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Demographics of Indiana's Urban Agriculturalists

We want to share a new Purdue Extension publication, "Demographics of Indiana's Urban Agriculturalists," by Nathan Shoaf and Laura Ingwell. This publication summarizes the demographic information of urban agriculturalists in...

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Programs

Programs

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Programs

The Diversified Farming and Food Systems Team hosts a variety of programs that support beginning, urban, organic, small-scale and diversified farmers throughout the year. The programs range from supporting farmers’ markets to community...

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Newsletter

Newsletter

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Newsletter

We release a monthly newsletter that includes events, surveys, opportunities, and news about our community. You can also subscribe to our email list by clicking below.

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Partners

Partners

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Partners

Purdue Extension's Diversified Farming and Food Systems program partners with many agencies across Indiana to support you as a diversified or beginning farmer, help you connect with other locals, and more.

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