Register now available for the annual Indiana Livestock Forage & Grain Forum, February 27 at the JW Marriott in Downtown Indy.
For more information click the link below:
Registration and Information – IN Livestock, Forage & Grain Forum
January 31, 2012 | News and Resources | No Comments »
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Reserve program is an all-volunteer service by local residents (many of whom are farmers) to provide additional patrol and emergency response support to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department. This program is not supported by County property taxes; the volunteers pay for their own gear, or are given surplus or retired gear from the Sheriff’s Department. The County pays fuel and routine maintenance for Reserve vehicles.
Because of the valuable service the Carroll County Sheriff and the Reserve Program provide to Carroll County Farmers, the Carroll County Agriculture Association is pleased to help support the purchase of this vehicle, matching donations from CCAA members towards the purchase of the vehicle.
Thanks to your generous support, the Sheriff’s Reserve now has a 2008 Dodge Charger! See the pictures (below). Additionally, come see the car on display at the CCAA Member Meeting Saturday, January 28 at 9:00 a.m.
January 25, 2012 | News | No Comments »
The Conservation Stewardship Program is available once again in 2012. Applications are taken on a continuous basis and are considered for approval during certain funding periods. The deadline for applications to be considered for funding this year is January 27, 2012.
More detailed information about the Conservation Stewardship Program can be found on the Indiana NRCS web site
NRCS – USDA Conservation Reserve Program
Or, from the attached brochure: CSP Brochure
Or – Call the Delphi office: 765-564-2849, Extension 3
January 19, 2012 | News and Resources | No Comments »
Each IDEM-permitted facility must submit at NPDES report by February 15. Report forms are available below.
cafo_self_inspection 2012_sheets
January 18, 2012 | News | No Comments »
The 2012 EQIP General Guidelines are attached. Applications for this program are taken throughout the year, but applications are selected for approval only during established funding periods. The deadline for the first funding period is February 3, 2012. We will continue to offer practices under the organic initiative. In addition, this year two new initiatives are available.
- On farm energy initiative: This initiative provides payments to reimburse participants for conducting on farm energy audits. If a participant already has had an audit completed, and the audit reveals the need for energy saving practices, EQIP may be able to assist with paying for the energy saving practices. The attachment provides more information about payment rates and eligible practices.
- Seasonal high tunnel initiative. This initiative provides financial assistance for a practice called a seasonal high tunnel. An attachment is provided that explains the practice in more detail. This initiative has been available in other states for a couple of years, but it is new to Indiana this year.
More detailed information about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program can be found on the Indiana NRCS web site: NRCS – USDA – EQIP Home Page
Guidelines can be downloaded for more information –
2012 EQIP On Farm Energy Initiative Practices
2012 EQIP General Signup Practice Guidelines
SeasonalHighTunnel_JobSheet_Pages 1 and 2
Of course, folks can also call the Delphi office for more information – 765-564-2849, Extension 3.
January 18, 2012 | News and Resources | No Comments »
The
Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Annual Meeting of the Carroll County Agriculture Association will be on March 5 (snow date – March 8). Please mark your calendar for this annual event and meal!
January 14, 2012 | News | No Comments »
This from your Indiana Farm Bureau:
We recently learned that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management seeking the size and locations of all permitted swine facilities in Indiana. This request was signed by Hannah Conner, a former attorney with the Waterkeeper Alliance now employed by HSUS. It is possible that this information will be used to target a farm on the list with either environmental litigation or undercover video.
In order to safeguard against these potential threats, remain vigilant for infiltration by undercover activists and maintain the highest level of environmental stewardship and compliance with IDEM regulations.
Attached is information provided by the Animal Agriculture Alliance (AAA) for your review in order to guard against possible intrusion by unfriendly forces. This information outlines critical areas of facility security and hiring practices and includes simple steps to strengthen the security on your farm. If you have additional questions please contact Greg Slipher, Livestcok Development Specialist at Indiana Farm Bureau: 317-432-3816
January 14, 2012 | News and Resources | No Comments »
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 IRS has announced that the due date for the Heavy Vehicle Highway Use return, Form 2290, has been changed to November 30.
From the IRS Information Center – July 18, 2011: Because the highway use tax is currently scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2011, this extension is designed to alleviate any confusion and possible multiple filings that could result if Congress reinstates or modifies the tax after that date. Under temporary and proposed regulations filed today in the Federal Register, the Nov. 30 filing deadline for Form 2290, Heavy Vehicle Highway Use Tax Return, for the tax period that begins on July 1, 2011, applies to vehicles used during July, as well as those first used during August or September. Returns should not be filed and payments should not be made prior to Nov. 1.
For more information, see the two links below, to the IRS announcements:
IRS Gives Truckers Three-Month Extension
UPDATE – DECEMBER 5,
The Heavy Use tax return has been updated, and was due November 30. If you haven’t filed yours, you can download the IRS form here: Heavy Vehicle Use f2290
November 30, 2011 | News and Resources | No Comments »
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