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 »
December 23, 2011 | News | No Comments »
The Carroll County Agriculture Association and the TDM/Hog Slat scholarship applications are available. Eligible applicants are graduating seniors who live in Carroll County and are active in FFA and/or 4H. Further instructions and requirements and applications are available from the Extension Office or may be downloaded here:
2012 Scholarship Requirements Letter
2012CCAAScholarshipApplicationForm
Applications are due to the Ag Association by January 15.
December 23, 2011 | Education | No Comments »
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is hosting a training session for the Certified Livestock Producer Pro-gram on January 24th, at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in the 4-H Building, located at Flora, In. The training will begin at 8:30 am and conclude by 3:00 pm. There is no cost to at-tend, but reservation are appreciated since lunch will be provided.
For more information, check out the attached flyer: Carroll Co Training Flyer
Certified Livestock Producers receive discounts and benefits. See the attached Flyer for a description of benefits to CLPs: CLPP Incentives
December 20, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
The 32nd annual Farming Together Workshop is scheduled to be held in Stewart Center on the Purdue Campus on January 27-28, 2012. This is an excellent program for farm families who are interested in adding a family member to the family farm business or developing a plan for transferring the family farm to the next generation.
2012 Farming Together Workshop – Brochure
You can view the agenda and pre-workshop worksheets at this URL: Farming Together – Agenda and Materials
December 20, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
A course entitled “Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner” will be offered to assist private landowners in becoming more knowledgeable managers of their woodland resource. The course will be held on 8 evenings beginning February 21, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Sterling Christian Church Aid House, 109 North Eagle Street, Veedersburg, IN. There will also be two Saturday morning field trips scheduled on March 3rd and 24th to practice tree identification and observe woodland management activities.
The course will emphasize an introduction to forestry and management principles that landowners can apply on their properties. If you own woodland, sell timber occasionally, manage a tree plantation or wildlife, or are considering some woodland investment, this class may be of great benefit to you. Beginning with the basics of tree identification and how a tree grows, the class will explore the biology and management of forest resources that supports the diverse environmental and economic benefits our forests provide, including thousands of jobs in the Indiana’s forest-based businesses.
More information and an event brochure is available at the website:
Purdue Education Events – Woodland Management
Or download this brochure: Woodland Owners Clinic Wkshp 2012
December 19, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
