The Carroll County Sheriff’s Reserve program is an all-volunteer service by local residents (many of whom are farmers) to provide additional patrol and emergency response support to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department. This program is not supported by County property taxes; the volunteers pay for their own gear, or are given surplus or retired gear from the Sheriff’s Department. The County pays fuel and routine maintenance for Reserve vehicles.
Because of the valuable service the Carroll County Sheriff and the Reserve Program provide to Carroll County Farmers, the Carroll County Agriculture Association is pleased to help support the purchase of this vehicle, matching donations from CCAA members towards the purchase of the vehicle.
Thanks to your generous support, the Sheriff’s Reserve now has a 2008 Dodge Charger! See the pictures (below). Additionally, come see the car on display at the CCAA Member Meeting Saturday, January 28 at 9:00 a.m.
January 25, 2012 | News | No Comments »
The Carroll County Agriculture Association will hold a Member Meeting on Saturday, January 28, at 9:00 a.m. at the 4H Building in Flora.
At this meeting, the Board will take nominations for the Board. Dean Scott and George Mears’ terms will expire at the Annual Meeting.
Come to the meeting to meet and talk with Morgan Thornburg, the Executive Director for the Carroll County Farm Services Agency Office. Morgan will speak about the current Farm Program and will answer questions you might have.
January 24, 2012 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
The Conservation Stewardship Program is available once again in 2012. Applications are taken on a continuous basis and are considered for approval during certain funding periods. The deadline for applications to be considered for funding this year is January 27, 2012.
More detailed information about the Conservation Stewardship Program can be found on the Indiana NRCS web site
NRCS – USDA Conservation Reserve Program
Or, from the attached brochure: CSP Brochure
Or – Call the Delphi office: 765-564-2849, Extension 3
January 19, 2012 | News and Resources | No Comments »
The Purdue Extension Offices of Carroll, Cass, Howard, Miami and Tipton Counties are sponsoring four sessions to help family-owned, multi-generational farms make sound business and management decisions. All sessions will be held at the Howard County Extension Office.
Dates and courses are
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Session 1— January 31 – Setting the Course
Mission and vision statements
Know Yourself– Know Your Business
Setting Goals
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Session 3— February 14 – Looking Ahead
Estate Planning 101
Equipping the Next Generation
Getting Started in Succession Planning
Farming in 4-D: Death, Divorce, Disability, Disaster
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Session 2— February 7 – The Nitty Gritty
Land leases in Turbulent Times
Taking it to the Bank
Managing Your Financials in a Growing Business
Choosing Your Professional Team
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Session 4— February 21 – Communicating with Stakeholders
Effective Communication– Holding a Family Meeting
Communicating with Stakeholders
First Hand Experience– Farm Family Panel
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More information, including registration information can be found at the attached brochure:
Purdue Management Academy 2012 – Brochure
January 19, 2012 | Education | No Comments »
The 2012 Central Indiana Pork Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Rossville High School. This annual event sponsored by Purdue Extension and the Purdue School of Agriculture provides valuable information and updates to producers.
What options exist to modify facilities to improve biosecurity, particularly against PRRS? What were the results of the recent EPA Air Quality Study and how might these impact producers? What is the current regulatory Climate and how will it impact producers?
Sponsored by the Clinton County Pork Producers and the Clinton County Extension Service
More information and registration materials available on the attached brochure:
2012 Central Indiana Pork Conference Brochure
January 19, 2012 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
Each IDEM-permitted facility must submit at NPDES report by February 15. Report forms are available below.
Annual Report
cafo_self_inspection 2012_sheets
January 18, 2012 | News | No Comments »
The 2012 EQIP General Guidelines are attached. Applications for this program are taken throughout the year, but applications are selected for approval only during established funding periods. The deadline for the first funding period is February 3, 2012. We will continue to offer practices under the organic initiative. In addition, this year two new initiatives are available.
- On farm energy initiative: This initiative provides payments to reimburse participants for conducting on farm energy audits. If a participant already has had an audit completed, and the audit reveals the need for energy saving practices, EQIP may be able to assist with paying for the energy saving practices. The attachment provides more information about payment rates and eligible practices.
- Seasonal high tunnel initiative. This initiative provides financial assistance for a practice called a seasonal high tunnel. An attachment is provided that explains the practice in more detail. This initiative has been available in other states for a couple of years, but it is new to Indiana this year.
More detailed information about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program can be found on the Indiana NRCS web site: NRCS – USDA – EQIP Home Page
Guidelines can be downloaded for more information –
2012 EQIP On Farm Energy Initiative Practices
2012 EQIP General Signup Practice Guidelines
SeasonalHighTunnel_JobSheet_Pages 1 and 2
Of course, folks can also call the Delphi office for more information – 765-564-2849, Extension 3.
January 18, 2012 | News and Resources | No Comments »
The
Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Annual Meeting of the Carroll County Agriculture Association will be on March 5 (snow date – March 8). Please mark your calendar for this annual event and meal!
January 14, 2012 | News | No Comments »
This from your Indiana Farm Bureau:
We recently learned that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management seeking the size and locations of all permitted swine facilities in Indiana. This request was signed by Hannah Conner, a former attorney with the Waterkeeper Alliance now employed by HSUS. It is possible that this information will be used to target a farm on the list with either environmental litigation or undercover video.
In order to safeguard against these potential threats, remain vigilant for infiltration by undercover activists and maintain the highest level of environmental stewardship and compliance with IDEM regulations.
Attached is information provided by the Animal Agriculture Alliance (AAA) for your review in order to guard against possible intrusion by unfriendly forces. This information outlines critical areas of facility security and hiring practices and includes simple steps to strengthen the security on your farm. If you have additional questions please contact Greg Slipher, Livestcok Development Specialist at Indiana Farm Bureau: 317-432-3816
Farm Security Brochure FULL
January 14, 2012 | News and Resources | No Comments »
Thank you to all who participated in the Christmas Basket project!
With your donations of funds and animals, the Ag Association provided more than 1500 packages of meat (more than 1 ton)!
Donations in support of this year’s efforts topped $3,600, which is a new record. Excess meat will be donated to the local food pantry and outreach groups for distribution to families in need after the holidays.
December 27, 2011 | News | No Comments »
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