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Purdue Ag Week Brings Burgers, Education, and Hunger Relief
Annual celebration of agriculture on Purdue's campus connects students with industry professionals
Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:21am
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The annual Burger Bash at Purdue's Ag Week brings together students and industry professionals to celebrate agriculture through an iconic American food staple.Miami TodayEach year, Purdue students organize Ag Week, an annual celebration of agriculture that brings together students and industry professionals to learn, network, and give back to the community. The highlight of the week is the Burger Bash, where 1,900 burgers were served to students, providing an opportunity for groups like the Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Indiana Pork to educate attendees on topics like beef cuts and pork farming. The week also includes an effort to pack over 70,000 meals to address food insecurity in the Greater Lafayette area.
Why it matters
Ag Week at Purdue serves as an important bridge between the university's agriculture students and the broader industry, providing hands-on learning opportunities and fostering connections that will benefit both groups. The event also demonstrates the agriculture community's commitment to addressing critical issues like food insecurity.
The details
During the Burger Bash, the Indiana Beef Cattle Association set up an interactive display where students could learn about different beef cuts and where they come from on the cow. The Indiana Pork booth also provided an opportunity for students to ask questions and learn more about pork farming. Beyond the food-focused events, Ag Week includes an effort to pack over 70,000 meals to help address food insecurity in the Greater Lafayette area.
- Ag Week takes place annually on Purdue's West Lafayette campus.
- The Burger Bash was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
The players
Hannah Gee
Education and industry relations director for the Indiana Beef Cattle Association.
Jeanette Merritt
Director of communications for Indiana Pork and a pork producer from Miami County.
What they’re saying
“This year we provided 1,900 burgers for this event to be handed out to students and while we're here at the Expo, we get to interact with all of them who come through to get their burgers.”
— Hannah Gee, Education and industry relations director, Indiana Beef Cattle Association
“They've asked me, 'What's your tie to pork?' So, when I tell them I actually do raise pigs, they're completely blown away by that, partly because I don't think that's what they picture a farmer to be. And so, they definitely want to understand why we raise pigs in Indiana, why we want to be farmers.”
— Jeanette Merritt, Director of communications, Indiana Pork
What’s next
On Thursday, Ag Week will continue with an effort to pack over 70,000 meals to help address food insecurity in the Greater Lafayette area.
The takeaway
Purdue's annual Ag Week celebration serves as a valuable opportunity for agriculture students to connect with industry professionals and gain hands-on learning experiences, while also demonstrating the agriculture community's commitment to important issues like food security.
