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Carroll FFA Awards Banquet May 8

The Carroll FFA Awards Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.  Dinner begins at 6:30 and is a carry in, meat and drinks will be provided.  Dr. Larry Gossen from the National FFA Organization will be speaking about career opportunities in the ag. sector and how they are growing.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Please RSVP to Melissa Keown Email

May 01, 2013 | Events and News | No Comments »

Carroll County Agriculture Hall of Fame Banquet

Close to 120 people attended the 5th Annual Carroll  County Agriculture Hall of Fame Banquet and Annual Meeting.  We enjoyed a meal catered by Burlington Meats.  New Board Members Doug Mears, Brenton Peters and Raymon Eikenberry were unanimously elected for their first term.  Spencer Morris, from Indiana Pork presented information about farm security in light of predatory anti-farming groups.

Thomas Flora and Monty Edging were inducted as the 2013 Hall Fame individual honorees, and Hog Slat/TDM Farms was awarded the 2013 Business Hall of Fame honor.  More information about each of this year’s inductees is available under the “Hall of Fame” tab above.  2013 Scholarship Winners were Brooke Beale and Brent Mears.

Pictures from the evening’s event are below:


Hall of fame album from Miriam Robeson


March 05, 2013 | Events | No Comments »

Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Banquet – March 8

Don’t miss the Carroll County Agriculture Association 2nd Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Banquet – March 8, starting at 6:30, at the 4H Building in Flora.  We will be honoring the 2010 inductees into the Carroll County  Agriculture Hall of Fame, and sharing information and Ag Association accomplishments from the past year.

Featured speaker is Travis Martin, 2009 graduate of Carroll Jr/Sr High School and Indiana FFA President.

Again this year, the CCAA is accepting donations toward sponsoring a day at the 4H Fair.

Reservations are due by March 5 – for more information and a reservation form:  2010 Invitation

Membership Dues and 4H Fair Donation form is available here:  Membership Form and Dues Receipt 2-4H-2010

February 27, 2010 | Events and News | No Comments »

CCAA Member Meeting – February 13 – 9:00 a.m.

The Carroll County Agriculture Association will hold a Member Meeting on Saturday, February 13, at 9:00 a.m. at the 4H Building in Flora.  Miriam Robeson will present a program about Farm Succession Planning.

Agenda includes:

  • Call for 2010 Board of Director Nominations
  • Report on Cooking Events and upcoming dates
  • Report from the Emergency  Response Team
  • Current legislative and other issues of concerns to Farmers
  • Short break-out time for Committee meetings

Come for donuts and coffee and to catch up with what’s happening in the Ag Association.  Hope to see you there!

January 23, 2010 | Events and Member Info and Members Only | No Comments »

Ag Association Annual Meeting March 8, 2010

Save the DateThe Carroll County Agriculture Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Banquet is set for March 8, 2010. Guest speaker will be Travis Martin, 2009 Carroll HS Graduate and Indiana FFA President. Agenda includes a summary of 2009 Ag Association Activities and achievements.

January 22, 2010 | Events and News | No Comments »

Indiana Livestock, Forage & Grain Forum – January 15

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Don’t miss the Indiana Livestock, Forage & Grain Forum on January 15, 2010, at the Indiana convention Center.  Registration is $25, and details are available at the Indiana Soybean Alliance website:  Forum Registration

Forum Agenda is available here: Forum Agenda 2010


Sponsor organizations:   Indiana Beef Cattle Association • Indiana Corn Marketing Council • Indiana Farm Bureau • Indiana Forage Council • Indiana Goat Producers Association • Indiana Horse Council • Indiana Pork • Indiana Professional Dairy Producers • Indiana Sheep Association * Milk Promotion Services of Indiana, Inc.

December 12, 2009 | Events | No Comments »

New Food For Thought Conference

New Food For Thought image002The Purdue Extension New Ventures Team is a sponsor of the Indiana Farm Bureau’s New Food for Thought Conference. Please see below for more details.

New Food For Thought

October 31, 2009 | Education and Events and News | No Comments »

Carroll County Extension Open House November 7

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The public is invited to the Carroll County Extension Open House on Saturday, November 7, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Come for breakfast and view information about the Carroll County Extension programs.

Details here:  Extension Open House November 7

October 24, 2009 | Events and News | No Comments »

Crossroads II – Planning Meeting September 24

Focus on the Future LogoThe Carroll County Focus on the Future – Carroll County at the Crossroads II information sessions developed several priorities for focus. Among them are:

1. Create Job Opportunities

2. Youth and Family Recreation

3. Marketing the County

4. Tourism

5. Infrastructure

6. Government Unity with a Vision

7. Diversity

You are invited to attend a meeting to help develop goals and actions for these issues. Join in on Thursday, September 24, from 7-9 pm at the Burlington Community Center. Also, save the date for November 12, 7-9 pm at the Canal Center to hear presentations on these proposed goals. For more information, check out the attached letter: 09-16-09 Crossroads II Priorities

September 21, 2009 | Events and Issues and News | No Comments »

Plan to Attend! September 27 Carroll Manor Open House and Benefit Lunch

IPC is sponsoring a benefit Pork Chop Dinner and open house on Sunday, September 27, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Carroll Manor in Delphi.  Cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under.  CCAA members are asked to help cook and serve the meal.  Contact Dean Scott or Sam Moffitt to volunteer.

See the attached flyer for more details:  carroll-manor-flyer-2009

September 14, 2009 | Events and News | No Comments »

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