Purdue Veterinary Medicine Celebrates Indiana Agriculture at Farm to Capitol Event

Kelly Dold, Marketing and Communications Manager for the Purdue Veterinary Hospital and ADDL, talks with visitors at the Purdue Veterinary Medicine booth during the Farm to Capitol celebration May 7 in downtown Indianapolis.

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine was well represented at the second annual Farm to Capitol celebration last week in downtown Indianapolis. Hosted by Indiana’s Family of Farmers (IFOF), the event on Thursday, May 7, was held at the Bicentennial Plaza and brought together agricultural organizations, industry leaders, state employees, legislators, and members of the public.

Indiana’s Family of Farmers is a collaborative nonprofit organization composed of numerous agricultural partners, including the Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Purdue University, Indiana Board of Animal Health, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, American Dairy Association Indiana, Indiana Pork Producers, and the Indiana Soybean Alliance. The organization focuses on consumer outreach and education while promoting the importance of Indiana agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed interactive exhibits, livestock displays, local food vendors, farmers’ market booths, and educational activities highlighting the vital role agriculture plays in Indiana’s economy and everyday life. The event transformed the area between the Indiana Statehouse and Government Centers into a festive setting that showcased the state’s food, fiber, and fuel industries.

Purdue Veterinary Medicine was pleased to actively participate alongside agricultural organizations and highlight the essential role veterinary medicine plays in supporting animal health, public health, food safety, and Indiana agriculture. Representing the College of Veterinary Medicine were Kelly Dold, marketing and communications manager for the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital and Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory; Julia Wickard, executive director of the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association and constituent liaison; and April Shepherd, senior director of development for Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture. During their time at the PVM booth, they were able to engage with Indianapolis residents, state government employees, and policymakers while sharing how veterinarians contribute to the well-being of animals, people, and communities across the state.

More information about Indiana’s Family of Farmers is available here.

Writer(s): PVM News | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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