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On June 29 and 30, Carroll County producers are invited to join the Indiana Farm Bureau fact-finding tour to Ohio to discuss with fellow farmers and government officials the impact of HSUS and PETA. This trip is fully funded by the local Carroll County Farm Bureau Incorporated from District 3.
More information and itinerary available on the attached flyer: Farm Bureau Flyer
Contact Mike Beale (Carroll County Farm Bureau) or Kendell Culp (District 3 Director) for reservation information. Contact information is on the flyer.
June 23, 2010 | Education and Issues | No Comments »
Check out the updated website: Crop Management Information for Flood-Damaged Fields, posted at the Chat-N-Chew Cafe. You’ll find compilation of flood-related crop management information written by crop experts from throughout the Corn Belt. The articles are organized by subject area.
Crop Management Information for Flood-Damaged Fields
June 22, 2010 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
A PQA+ (Pork Quality Assurance) meeting next Wed. night June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H community building 
in Flora.
Most packers are requiring Producers to be PQA+ certified by July 1, 2010.
Andrea Brown-Extension agent will conduct the training for those that would like to re-certify or certify.
Pork Quality Assurance is a great program to help producers produce a safe and wholesome product and provide safety for workers.
All are welcome to attend.
June 17, 2010 | Education and News | No Comments »
Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) is currently offering grants to Indiana livestock and grain farmers who want to spread the positive word of agriculture in their communities. These grants are intended to financially assist individuals or organizations as they plan and carry through on farm outreach programs in their communities. The programs could include anything from creating a farm Web site to hosting a neighborhood event in order to promote agriculture.
Examples of programs that may receive grants include but are not limited to:
· Local community activities focused on agriculture
· Neighbor appreciation dinners on farm
· Community group tours on farm
· Networking program with non-farm organizations
· Humanitarian programs such as food drives
To apply for the grant, download the application from the ISA website:
IN Soybean Alliance Grant Application
April 08, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Meteor Media is looking for farmers to help test a communication platform in real time for agriculture application. If you are a farmer, if you have a “smart phone” (not an IPhone) or a laptop computer, and if you are interested in participating in this test, please contact Kenneth Wilson to sign up for the project. Deadline for sign up is FRIDAY April 9.
More information about the project can be found on this outline: ResearchOutline-1
Contact Ken Wilson at this email address: Kenneth Wilson
April 06, 2010 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
The Carroll FFA is participating in the State and National FFA Agri-Science Fair. The Students are presently seeking sponsors who are willing to work with them to develop ideas, formulate research projects, and experience real-world applications of Agri-science on the local level.
If you are interested, contact Melissa Keown at Carroll Jr/Sr High School (click on her name for an email link).
For more information, please take a look at the attached letter: Agriscience Fair letter
February 27, 2010 | Education and News | No Comments »
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced nearly $400,000 is now available for Hoosiers involved in specialty crops. This is part of $55 million in federal money being spread out nationwide for specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture).
State departments of agriculture nationwide are eligible to apply and are encouraged to involve industry groups, academia and community-based organizations in the development of applications. Therefore, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is looking for project proposals from the specialty crop industry of Indiana. The proposals must solely enhance specialty crops throughout the state of Indiana. ISDA will award grants ranging from $2,000-$30,000 to qualifying projects.
“Specialty crops have a total production value of more than $9 million to Indiana,” said Lt. Governor Becky Skillman. “These grant funds are an opportunity for our State and our specialty crop producers to continue and enhance the marketing, research and consumer awareness efforts of these crops. I encourage all groups associated with this industry to apply.”
The funds announced under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) are authorized by the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008.
For more information, check out the IDSA Grants Page: ISDA Specialty Crop Grant
February 26, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Carroll County/White County Soil and Water Conservation Districts
The Carroll and White County SWCDs and CES offices are sponsoring a soil conservation workshop in Reynolds on February 18th, from 9 a.m. – noon. The main feature of this workshop will be cover crops.
The workshop is free, but registration is requested.
Topics include:
- Soil Health
- Cover Crops for Grain & Livestock Producers
- USDA Financial and Stewardship Incentives
For more information, see the attached documents:
2010BiCoSoilConWorkshop
2010 Location Map
February 03, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) workshop will be held February 11 from 9 – noon at the White County REMC.
Find out more about Federal Grant Programs for assisting farmers and rural business with projects designed to improve energy efficiency.
Speakers include:
- Chad Martin – Purdue Ag & Biological Engineering
- Mark Beckman, USDA Rural Development
- Cary Aubrey, IN State Department of Agriculture
More information available on the attached flyer: REAPworkshop (1)
January 30, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Information meetings for farmers and landowners have been scheduled to provide the latest updates from the Clinton County Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Soil and Water Conservation District. Agenda includes:
- Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE)
– Establishing yields for the Average Crop Revenue Election program(ACRE)
– Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL)
– Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
– Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
– Wildlife Habitate Incentive Program (WHIP)
– South Fork Wildcat-Kilmore Creek Cost-Share Program
If you have questions, concerns, or just want to know more about the details and availability of these programs, plan to attend! Meeting dates, times, and locations are:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Community Building at the Clinton County Fairgrounds from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the Bennett Center in Rossville beginning at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Susan K. Allen
County Executive Director
Clinton County FSA Office
860 S. Prairie Ave., Suite 2
Frankfort, IN 46041
Phone: (765) 659-1223, ext. 105
January 30, 2010 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
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