Purdue Extension's East Region will host the 2026 Agriculture Outlook Meeting in Winchester on Jan. 27 at the Randolph County Fairgrounds, starting at 10 a.m. The program features speakers addressing Indiana agriculture issues, the 2026 legislative outlook, market projections, farmland values and farm well-being. Register by Jan. 20 by calling 765-584-2271 or emailing aalka@purdue.edu; request special accommodations at registration.
Purdue Extension 2026 Agriculture Outlook Meeting — Jan. 27 in Winchester
The Purdue Extension East Regions 2026 Agriculture Outlook Meeting will be held at the Randolph County Fairgrounds on Jan. 27.
Winchester, Ind. — Purdue Extension's East Region will host its 2026 Agriculture Outlook Meeting in Randolph County on Monday, Jan. 27. The program will be held at the Randolph County Fairgrounds, 1885 S. U.S. 27, and will begin at 10 a.m.
What To Expect
This year's agenda features a strong lineup of speakers offering timely insights on Indiana agriculture, public policy, market outlooks, farmland values and farm well-being. The program is designed for farmers, landowners, agribusiness professionals and community members interested in the state’s agricultural outlook for 2026.
Speakers And Topics
- Don Lamb, Director, Indiana State Department of Agriculture — Update on current and emerging issues affecting Indiana agriculture.
- Katie Nelson, Executive Director of Public Policy, Indiana Farm Bureau — Insights and updates from the 2026 legislative session.
- Chad Fiechter, Center For Commercial Agriculture (Purdue) — The 2026 agricultural market outlook for Indiana.
- Howard Halderman, President, Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management — Trends and expectations for farmland values.
- Zoe Robinson, Purdue Farm Stress Team — Resources and information focused on farm well-being and mental health support.
Registration
To attend, register by Jan. 20 by calling the Randolph County Extension Office at 765-584-2271 or by emailing Amy Alka, Purdue Extension East Region commercial agriculture educator, at aalka@purdue.edu. Please request any special accommodations at the time of registration so staff can assist you.
This story originally appeared in the Muncie Star Press as "Purdue Extension's 2026 Agriculture Outlook Meeting set for Jan. 27."
