Purdue Ag Alumni

06/23/2026

Meet a trailblazer shaping the future of engineering! 💡 Purdue Engineering Fellow and Purdue University ABE alum, Brandon Mar, reflects on his journey and inspires us to nominate the next generation of leaders who will drive positive change. https://purdue.ag/brandon-mar-abe-alum

06/18/2026

🚂🌾 We love seeing our graduates make an impact across animal agriculture. Check out how Ryan Schnell and Amanda Minton are using their Purdue Animal Sciences foundations to lead the way in genetics, improving efficiency, health, and welfare in the turkey and swine industries!

From West Lafayette to global production leadership, they’re proving that the future of ag is built on strong scientific roots.

👉 Read more about their career paths: https://www.wattagnet.com/broilers-turkeys/breeding-genetics/news/15827847/purdue-alumni-apply-genetics-across-animal-agriculture

06/05/2026

📸 Happy Vintage Friday!

Last week’s mystery item was a weeder garden tool used to help maintain gardens and crops. 🌱🛠️

Now it’s time for a new Purdue Agriculture throwback challenge! Think you know what this week’s photo is? 🤔 Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️ We’ll share the answer next week!

06/02/2026

A beautiful tribute to a conservation hero who transformed the face of agriculture! Bob, a Purdue Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication alumnus, Certificate of Distinction winner, and Distinguished Ag Alumni, left an indelible mark that will continue to inspire generations!

Robert “Bob” Eddleman, a farm boy from southern Indiana who rose to become one of the state’s most influential conservation leaders, helping shape agricultural policy, expand water-quality programs and inspire generations of young people through 4-H, died

05/29/2026

📸 Vintage Friday is back with another Purdue Agriculture throwback!

Last week’s mystery item was a tin scooper. 🌾🥄

Think you know what this week’s photo is? 🤔 Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️ We’ll reveal the answer next week!

05/28/2026

We found this fun story about one of our alumni! Forrest Kantner, former vocational ag teacher, is being honored by serving as the grand marshal for the 2026 Mentone Egg Festival. https://timesuniononline.com/stories/veteran-forrest-kantner-is-egg-festivals-parade-grand-marshal

05/22/2026

📸 It’s time for another Vintage Friday!

Last week’s mystery item was a scale with picks used in Purdue Agriculture history. ⚖️🌾

Now it’s time for this week’s throwback challenge. Do you know what’s pictured in today’s photo? 🤔 Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️ We’ll reveal the answer next week!

05/21/2026

Make a splash for Purdue Agriculture by June 30!🌊
$10+ gift = Boilermaker sunglasses
$75+ gift = Beach towel and sunglasses
Soak up the sun in style! 🏖️ Make your gift today at https://purdue.university/4lBSWbm

05/20/2026

🏎️🏁“The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” is so much more than a spectacle — it’s a connection point with countless traditions. One of those treasured rituals is the role of the milk people. This year’s “rookie” is Brian Rexing, an Indiana Dairy farmer who earned a certificate from Purdue Agriculture in 1992 and currently has two Boilermaker daughters studying in Purdue Agricultural Economics . 🥛
https://purdue.ag/Indy500

05/15/2026

📸 Vintage Fridays are BACK!

It’s time to take a trip down memory lane with another throwback photo from Purdue Agriculture history. 🌾💛

Think you know what’s in this week’s photo? Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️ We’ll reveal the answer next week! 👀