Small Farm Equipment Demonstration
Purdue Extension Northwest ANR Region and Purdue Extension Horticulture Landscape Architecture have teamed up for a complimentary one-day event. The Small Farm Equipment Demonstration is taking place at Pinney Purdue Agriculture Center on November 6, 2026. Participants will view demonstrations and get to try out tools. The program starts at 12 p.m. CST, 1:00 p.m. EST with check-in beginning at 11:30 a.m. CST, 12:30 p.m. EST and ends at 4:00 p.m. CST, 5:00 p.m. EST. Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center is located at 11402 S County Line Rd in Wanatah, IN 46390. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/smallfarm26 by October 30, 2026.
Participants will get hands-on experience with essential equipment like walk-behind tractors, seeding and weeding tools, a soil steamer, and a compost spreader. Attendees will rotate through stations related to weeding, planting and seeding, and bed prepping. Participants will also learn about local tool share programs. Attendees will also learn about small engine maintenance and winterization. Everyone will try the tools and equipment.
Light refreshments will be served, and attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch for this outdoor program. For more information contact Rebecca Koetz from Purdue University Extension-Lake County at busser@purdue.edu or (219) 755-3240.
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If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Rebecca Koetz prior to the meeting at 219-755-3240 or busser@purdue.edu by October 23, 2026.
For special dietary needs contact Rebecca Koetz at 219-755-3240 or busser@purdue.edu by October 23, 2026.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Rebecca Koetz prior to the meeting at 219-755-3240 or busser@purdue.edu by October 23, 2026.