Archive for January, 2009
Two programs to help individuals, farmers, landowners and family businesses understand and make plans for the transfer of property interest are scheduled by Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service: at the REMC Bldg., Monticello, Friday, February 20 & North Judson Public Library, Feb. 27, 2009.
For more information and registration, click the links below:
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January 26, 2009 | Education and News | No Comments »
Effective January 20, 2009, livestock operators may be subject to a new reporting requirement regarding emissions estimates. As of January 20, many livestock producers had not heard of the new reporting requirement, nor had the EPA developed workable procedures regarding implementation of the new regulations. Nevertheless, livestock operators face a hefty $25K fine if they fail to participate.
While at the time of this posting it’s too late to submit a report if you are required to do so, you can follow the links below for more information. The National Pork Producers have filed a lawsuit challenging the “unworkable rule” and reporting requirements.
For more information, you can check out the EPA Fact Sheet
The Press Release put out by the National Pork Producer’s Council regarding the new rule and the NPPC lawsuit may be found at this link: NPPC website
January 20, 2009 | Issues and News | No Comments »
The Carroll County Ag Association was presented with the “Outstanding Farm-City Relations” award for 2008 at the Indiana Livestock Forum in December, held at the new Lucas Oil Stadium. The Ag Association was recognized for its efforts in putting together the Carroll County Handbook, as well as its efforts to educate the public about the importance of agriculture in our local economy. Vice President Sam Moffitt was on hand at the Forum to accept the award from the Brownfield Network’s Dave Russell.
January 13, 2009 | News and Resources | No Comments »
Mark and Kathy Justice were named Young Farm Achievement Award finalists by Indiana Farm Bureau. You can check out the article on page 19 of the Winter “The Hoosier Farmer,” or follow the link below:
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A PDF version of the article is available here:
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January 10, 2009 | News | No Comments »
