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Visit the Carroll FFA Alumni silent auction, located at the WEST end of the Merchant’s Building, going on all FAIR week (July 11-17). More than 250 items for bid. Click here for FFA Auction Catalog
The Carroll FFA Alumni wish to thank their sponsors for their support:
- Baker-Milligan, CPAs
- Bush Veterinary Services
- Hog Slat, Inc.
- Howard Agronomy
- Steven Herr, DDS
- Loudon Printing Company
(The Carroll FFA Alumni is a non-profit organization which supports the Carroll FFA Chapter. If you are interested in joining the Alumni, please contact Nicole Howard, Pat Meade, or Steve & Melissa Keown)
July 12, 2010 | News | No Comments »
It’s 4H Fair Time again! The Carroll County 4H Fair starts Friday, July 9 and runs through Friday, July 17.
The Ag Association will cook for the Jr Leaders stand during Fair Week, host the Thursday Noon Meal and the Auction Buyer’s dinner on Friday.
If you can help with the noon meal on Thursday (start time for food prep is 10:00 a.m.), please contact Larry Trapp. If you would like to help cook during the other shifts throughout the week, please contact Dean Scott or Sam Moffitt.
Be sure to visit the 4H Fair – check out the youth exhibits, visit the Merchant’s Building and have dinner at the Jr Leader’s Stand!
Carroll County Agriculture Association is the Thursday Daily Sponsor at the Carroll County 4H Fair.
The Official 4H Fair Schedule is available here: 2010-fair-pamphlet-legal
July 06, 2010 | News | No Comments »
The “Buckeye Compromise” has been reached in Ohio between the State of Ohio (Governor Stickland), the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the Humane Society of United States (HSUS). Unfortunately, this “agreement” seems to put a leash on Ohio livestock regulation, and puts HSUS “at the table” for regulatory oversight.
The agreement was reached to prevent HSUS from putting restrictive livestock initiatives on the Ohio ballot for public vote. Fortunately, Indiana does not permit ballot initiatives, but Ohio is right next door to us, and Indiana could become a new HSUS target.
A copy of the agreement can be downloaded here: HSUS Buckeye Compromise. Note attention to paragraphs 6, 7, and 10 for a taste of HSUS’s intentions for “supervising” livestock production and retaining control over Ohio livestock regulation.
Sadly, this document does not require HSUS to give up anything – HSUS still retains the right to bring the ballot initiatives to Ohio if HSUS doesn’t think that Ohio is properly (or quickly) implementing the “recommendations” in the agreement.
More information can be found at a great website which operates as a watchdog for HSUS: Humane Watch
July 02, 2010 | Issues and News | No Comments »
The Indiana Grain Buyer and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA) and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) want to remind our Hoosier grain farmers of changes in the new grain statutes of the Indiana Grain Indemnity fund. These changes will go into effect July 1, 2010 and will determine a farmer’s reimbursement protection from the fund.
Farmers must know the following:
- When a load of grain is delivered, it needs “disposition” (or to be sold, in storage, etc.) within 21 days.
- Farmers are only protected with a licensed elevator. (A “registered” elevator is not necessarily licensed.)
- Claims must be submitted within a year.
This is a summary of some key points. The entire document can be found on the IGBWLA Statute page.
To help answer questions or address concerns, IGBWLA Director, Jerome Hawkins will be holding one-on-one meetings across the state with grain farmers to further discuss these changes in statute. These meetings will be confidential.
“Our farmers are our first line of defense with potential problems at our elevators,” said IGBWLA Director Jerome Hawkins. “By meeting with our farmers we hope address concerns –which may just be misunderstandings. Regardless, our agency is here to serve our grain farmers and agribusinesses. We hope these confidential meeting are helpful to grain producers.”
June 28, 2010 | Education and News 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 »
Babar Hog Barns Destroyed (click to view image in large format)
On June 6, 2010, a tornado ripped through Carroll County, causing substantial devastation across the northern part of the county. Not surprisingly, the Carroll County Ag Community responded in force.
An example of the tremendous support and response from the Agriculture Community was experienced at the Babar farm, where three hog barns were destroyed. Starting at 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning, crews arrived to help move debris and stabilize the site to protect the animals, and to gain access to feed and water the animals by hand. Crews worked through Sunday to ready the site to receive transport semis on Monday.
Monday found 60-70 people on-site to load 23 semi trucks with livestock. Due to the diligence and quick response, only one animal perished, and
Equipment moving debris to get to hogs to feed and water
the rest of the animals were safely relocated.
Another 30-40 people arrived on Tuesday to clear debris from the fields, bringing tractors, wagons and 4-wheelers to haul debris off-site. By Tuesday evening, most of the fields were clear and site accessible.
Bill Babar and Mike Schroeder thank all the people that responded so quickly and worked so hard. Also, they wish to recognize the following businesses that provided food and water for the work crews:
- Subways - Noon meal and cold water on Sunday
- Indiana Packers Corporation – Noon meal and cold water on Monday;
- Salin Bank and Trust – cold water on Monday;
- Anderson’s – Noon meal and cold water on Tuesday
Debris scattered over 3 miles of fields (click to view larger image)
June 14, 2010 | News | No Comments »
The Carroll FFA is holding a Plant Exchange on Saturday, May 15 from 10 – 2 at the CHS Ag Building behind the High School. This is an opportunity to exchange your extra garden and plantings for new!
More information available on the attached flyer: Plant Exchange
May 10, 2010 | News and Resources | 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 »
Spring field work has begun! Everyone be careful, out there!
April 06, 2010 | News | No Comments »
2010 HOF Inductees: JLP (Jason Pearson), Janet Ayres, Dean Scott
The 2010 CCAA Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Banquet was held on March 8, 2010, at the 4H Building in Flora. Janet Ayres and Dean Scott were inducted as the 2010 honorees, and Jackson-Lee-Pearson was recognized as the first Business Hall of Fame honoree. Michael Burke and Kara Schwarzkopf were awarded 2010 scholarships sponsored by TDM Farms and the Ag Association. This year’s TDM Scholarship award is in memory of Charles Yeager. Travis Martin, 2009 graduate of Carroll and current Indiana FFA President gave a great talk about reflecting on the past, advocating the present and investing in the future. CCAA President Dean Scott provided a summary of 2009 CCAA activities and 2010 goals. Gary Radar, Jason Pearson, and Travis Flora were elected to serve as Directors. New Extension Educator Andrea Brown was introduced to the Membership.
A full summary of the Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Banquet can be found here: CCAA Annual Meeting Notes 03-08-10
Travis Martin
2010 Scholarship Michale Burke
2010 Scholarship Kara Schwarzkopf
March 13, 2010 | News | No Comments »
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