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 Agriculture Association will hold a Member Meeting on Saturday, January 28, at 9:00 a.m. at the 4H Building in Flora.
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.
January 24, 2012 | Education and Resources | 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 »
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
January 19, 2012 | Education and Resources | 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 »
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 »
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is hosting a training session for the Certified Livestock Producer Pro-gram on January 24th, at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in the 4-H Building, located at Flora, In. The training will begin at 8:30 am and conclude by 3:00 pm. There is no cost to at-tend, but reservation are appreciated since lunch will be provided.
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
December 20, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
The 32nd annual Farming Together Workshop is scheduled to be held in Stewart Center on the Purdue Campus on January 27-28, 2012. This is an excellent program for farm families who are interested in adding a family member to the family farm business or developing a plan for transferring the family farm to the next generation.
2012 Farming Together Workshop – Brochure
You can view the agenda and pre-workshop worksheets at this URL: Farming Together – Agenda and Materials
December 20, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
A course entitled “Forest Management for the Private Woodland Owner” will be offered to assist private landowners in becoming more knowledgeable managers of their woodland resource. The course will be held on 8 evenings beginning February 21, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Sterling Christian Church Aid House, 109 North Eagle Street, Veedersburg, IN. There will also be two Saturday morning field trips scheduled on March 3rd and 24th to practice tree identification and observe woodland management activities.
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
December 19, 2011 | Education and Resources | 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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