Posts by Katie Alt

Drone view of Brian Homan's farm

Farm

Brian Homan Carries on His Family’s Farming Tradition Raising Pigs in Pennville

Brian Homan, a fourth generation farmer whose family's agriculture roots in America date back to 1855, has been building a swine empire.

Bird perched in a tree at Gabis Arboretum

Places

Leaf Your Troubles Behind at the Gabis Arboretum

The Gabis Arboretum at Purdue University Northwest is a 300-acre outdoor laboratory welcoming visitors to enjoy nature’s beauty.

People walking into the entrance of the Indiana Peony Festival, celebrating Indiana's state flower

Events

Celebrate the State Flower at the Indiana Peony Festival

Noblesville’s historic Seminary Park is home to the Indiana Peony Festival, held every May on the weekend before Memorial Day.

Cookies from the Monastery Baked Goods

Made in Indiana

Made in Indiana: Monastery Baked Goods

The Monastery Gift Shop in Ferdinand features a delightful assortment of cookies and other baked goods made by the Sisters of St. Benedict.

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Green mint plant in growth at vegetable garden

Farm Facts

Farm Facts: Mint

The “muck” soils of northwest Indiana were “mint” to grow peppermint, native spearmint and Scotch spearmint.

Spring-Inspired Cobb Salad

Recipes

7 Spring Salads Showcasing the Best of What’s in Season

As the weather slowly starts to warm, step away from the heavy soups and into the world of light, crisp spring salads.

Ayden Huston holding a rabbit wearing her FFA jacket

Farm

Indiana Urban Agriculture and FFA Chapters Teach Students Life Skills

Urban agriculture programs provide leadership development and other skills beneficial to all students.

Evan and Torbert Rocheford standing amongst the Orange Corn stalks holding some of the Professor Torbert’s Orange

My Indiana

Innovation in Boiler Nation: Purdue Innovates Launches Successful Indiana Business Startups

Purdue Innovates serves as a hub for entrepreneurs to take their ideas from dream to reality leading to successful Indiana business startups.

My Indiana Home Spring 2026 cover

the magazine

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