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.

Dates and courses are

More information, including registration information can be found at the attached brochure:

Purdue Management Academy 2012 – Brochure

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

2012 Scholarship Requirements Letter

2012CCAAScholarshipApplicationForm

Applications are due to the Ag Association by January 15.

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

2012 Farming Together Workshop – Brochure

You can view the agenda and pre-workshop worksheets at this URL: Farming Together – Agenda and Materials

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

For more information, visit the IFB web site: IFB CAFO Info

• $20/person for First Responders
• $40/person for CCAA members
• $60/person for Non-Members

This is an all-day workshop, including a working lunch.

For more information and to register, contact Andrea Brown at the Carroll County Extension Office.  Details and contact information in the attached flyer:  Grain Bin Training Carroll

Pre-registration is required. Lunch is provided.

More information – including registration forms – attached:

2011Category14Letter

2011DecPARPLetter

For more information, call Andrea Brown at the CC Extension Office:  795-564-3169

Register TODAY for the Midwest Pork Conference – a gathering of more than 300 pork producers and allied industry leaders at the Hendricks County Conference Complex in Danville, IN on December 6.

Check out the invitation:  Midwest Pork Conference Information

Event agenda:  Midwest Pork Conference Agenda

This program recognizes people who work behind the scenes – those in the barn, service managers, production managers or anyone else who ensures every little thing is done right – to raise healthy, productive pigs. “Through the Fostera PCV recognition of excellence program, we want to celebrate those individuals who go above and beyond to exemplify higher standards,” says Benjamin Church, senior marketing communications manager, Pfizer Animal Health.

Winners will be selected by an independent panel and each will receive $1,000 cash, plus an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the Pfizer Animal Health headquarters and New York City on April 18-21, 2012.

Deadline for submitting nominations is November 30.

More information: Pfizer Animal Health – Salute to Producers

Submit a Nomination

WHEN: Wednesday October 19th 5:00-7:00 pm Dinner will be provided between 5-5:30 pm, catered by All-B-Q’s. There will be activities for children from 5:30-7:00 pm.

WHERE: 4-H Community Building (within Flora Community Park at the intersection of Fourth St. and Main St.)

WHY: You are an important part of this community. Your ideas matter.

NOTE: This process is voluntary and it will not lead to an increase of taxes or regulations. RSVP to Rhonda Hicks (Rhonda Hicks SWCDCC Email or 765-564-4480 x3) is suggested, but not required.

More information from the flyer: DeerSugarCreeks

(NOTE – the flyer includes a map showing the area served by Deer Creek and Sugar Creek)

Carroll County Focus on the Future, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Carroll County are sponsoring an open forum and panel discussion about the future of local government.  Panelists include Burlington Township Trustee Al Jackson, Carroll County Council member Ann Brown and Howard County Center Township Trustee Jean Lushin, who is also the President of the Indiana Township Association.

• Date:  September 21, 2011 (Wednesday)
• Time:  7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
• Location:  Wabash & Erie Canal Center

Township Government in Carroll County:  What are the options?

For more information:  Township_Forum_flyer

SAVE THE DATE!  December 15, 2011

WHAT:  Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) and Category 14 Fertilizer Exam Opportunity

WHEN:  December 15^th – agenda TBA

WHERE:  4-H Building in Flora

Pre-Registration is required!

CCH credits will be available.  Category 14 exam limited to 100 people.

Contact Andrea Brown at the Extension Office at 765-564-3169 for more information.   More information will be posted to the CCAA website when available.

Carroll County Focus on the Future is sponsoring a public forum featuring Debbie Driskell from the Indiana Township Association, and  Larry DeBoer, State and Local Government Specialist from Purdue University.

Please join the discussion on Wednesday, August 31, from 7-9 p.m. at the Carroll High School Auditorium.

FocusTwpGovtFlyer

News and information from the Farm Service Agency offices:

1.)    In July we have experienced extreme heat conditions.  If your livestock have been affected by the heat, we have a disaster assistance program in which you may be eligible.  The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) is for producers who have experienced livestock deaths due to adverse weather.   You must fill out a Notice of Loss form within 30 days of losing your livestock. The USDA bases the LIP national payment rate for eligible livestock owners on 75 percent of the average fair market value of the livestock.  If you think this program applies to you, please call our office for more information and to find out if you are eligible. 765-564-2849

2.)    The County Committee Election ballots will be mailed out to Local Administrative Area 3 including the townships of Washington, Carrollton, Burlington and Democrat starting November 4^th. The ballots will need to be postmarked by December 5^th.  Make sure you exercise your right to vote!

3.)    All producers who filled out an Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) form to be eligible for payment also needed to fill out a form giving consent to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify that you have not exceeded the income limitations.  We sent this form home with you to send it to the IRS.  If you did not send this form to the IRS, you probably received a letter stating that you needed to send one in.  If you do not send this form to the IRS, you will not be eligible for your final farm program payments in October and you will have to refund all applicable payments. If you are not sure if you mailed it in or not, please feel free to call our office and we can check our list.  765-564-2849

If you know you have not sent in the form, you can click here to access the form to print and mail to the IRS. For individuals, please click here: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ccc927.For entities, please click here:http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ccc928.

4.)    For the month of August, the commodity loans rates are 1.125%. Interest rates for Farm Storage Facility Loans approved in August 2011 are as follows, 2.250 percent with seven-year loan terms, down from 2.375 in July 2011; 3.000 percent with 10-year loan terms, unchanged from 3.000 in July 2011 and; 3.375 percent with 12-year loan terms, up from 3.250 percent in July 2011.

Carroll County Sheriff Tony Burns encourages farmers to cut corners.  “As a person that has worked hundreds of traffic crashes I have worked some where the drivers view has been obstructed by something. I have also seen where farmers are getting crops so close to the roadway that they may actually be planting a row or two on county right of way. I have seen intersections were you have to get the front end of your car in the intersection to see if traffic is approaching. This is a recipe for disaster.  As citizens of Carroll County we all have a responsibility to make our travels on the roadways as safe as possible. If there is an intersection with a view obstruction that can be made safer by cutting back crops or vegetation, then we are obligated to our fellow citizens to take the corrective actions.”

Look a the “before” and “after” pictures, below, to see the difference made when the corn is cut back from the corners.  Even on a bus, where the driver has higher clearance, it make a substantial difference in visibility – both to the bus driver and to oncoming traffic.

After cutting corn back

Before Cutting Corn

The Indiana Farm Bureau has submitted comments on animal care standards, which can be found here: IFB final comments on animal care standards 7.15.11

Deadline for submitting comments is prior to the IBOAH Quarterly Meeting scheduled for July 28.

This is the link to the BOAH website for more information about the rule and to submit your comments: Indiana Board of Animal Health