Time for a coffee break! As you enjoy your coffee, watch this informative video about new CFO and CAFO rules presented by Justin Schneider, IFB Attorney:
For more information, visit the IFB web site: IFB CAFO Info
November 29, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
CCAA and the Carroll County Extension are sponsoring a Grain Bin Rescue Training workshop on December 3 at the Carroll County 4H Building. This workshop is open to First Responders, CCAA members and the public. Registration is required – please RSVP by November 28
This is an all-day workshop, including a working lunch.
For more information and to register, contact Andrea Brown at the Carroll County Extension Office. Details and contact information in the attached flyer: Grain Bin Training Carroll
November 26, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »
Purdue Extension, Carroll County and Cass County, will be hosting PARP training on at the 4H Building in Flora on December 15 from 9 – 11, and CAT 14 training from noon – 1:30, with the CAT 14 test from 1:30 – 3:00 p m.
Pre-registration is required. Lunch is provided.
More information – including registration forms – attached:
For more information, call Andrea Brown at the CC Extension Office: 795-564-3169
November 22, 2011 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Free Webinar! “ Income Tax Management for Farmers in 2011,”; held on Tuesday, December 6 from 9-11 a.m. (ET). George Patrick, Purdue University Extension Economist, and David Frette. CPA from Washington, IN will lead the discussion. There is no charge for the webinar, and it is available at this link:
Webinar – Income Tax Management for Farmers in 2011
The webinar will be a practical, management-oriented discussion of recent tax changes and the implications for farmers, farm families and farm businesses. Topics include a review and discussion of depreciation alternatives involving additional first year depreciation, Sec. 179 expensing and regular depreciation for 2011 and 2012. Other topics include deductibility of prepaid expenses, deferral of income, farm income averaging, reporting crop insurance indemnities and distress sales of livestock. Tax planning in a high income year will be emphasized.
Webinar Materials – available After December 2
Other Tax Planning Resources:
Tax Guidance for Owners and Operators of Small and Medium Sized Farms
Farmers Tax Guide – IRS Publication 225
November 22, 2011 | News and Resources | No Comments »
Register TODAY for the Midwest Pork Conference – a gathering of more than 300 pork producers and allied industry leaders at the Hendricks County Conference Complex in Danville, IN on December 6.
Check out the invitation: Midwest Pork Conference Information
Event agenda: Midwest Pork Conference Agenda
November 14, 2011 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
Pfizer Animal Health is accepting nominations for a program recognizing people working in pork operations who consistently reach for higher standards and put in extra effort to make positive contributions to on-farm processes and practices.
This program recognizes people who work behind the scenes – those in the barn, service managers, production managers or anyone else who ensures every little thing is done right – to raise healthy, productive pigs. “Through the Fostera PCV recognition of excellence program, we want to celebrate those individuals who go above and beyond to exemplify higher standards,” says Benjamin Church, senior marketing communications manager, Pfizer Animal Health.
Winners will be selected by an independent panel and each will receive $1,000 cash, plus an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the Pfizer Animal Health headquarters and New York City on April 18-21, 2012.
Deadline for submitting nominations is November 30.
More information: Pfizer Animal Health – Salute to Producers
November 14, 2011 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »
The Monsanto Fund is pleased to announce the second annual America’s Farmers Grow Communities SM, a program that gives farmers, like you, the opportunity to win $2,500, for your favorite community nonprofit organization.
Through this program $4.2 million has been donated to rural communities across the country! Apply today and the Monsanto Fund will donate $1 to your local United Way to help food banks and other charitable organizations dealing with hunger in your community.
Last year, David Minich was a winner for Carroll County, and $2,500 went to the Flora Youth Baseball program.
Deadline is November 30, so apply today!
America’s Farmers Grow Communities
November 14, 2011 | News and Resources | No Comments »
The Area Plan Commission will consider a DRAFT Zoning Ordinance for Carroll County at its next meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Carroll County Courthouse Commissioner’s Room. The public is invited to hear discussion about the results of this two-year project to completely review and update Carroll County Zoning Ordinances.
Of interest to Farmers are the changes in the Agriculture District and the new Rural Residential Zoning District, which are excerpted, below.
A full “mark up” version (this is DRAFT #2 and the “mark up” compares with DRAFT #1) is available on the Carroll County Zoning website. You can also review the notes and information posted by the Steering Committee.
Carroll County Zoning Website: Carroll County Zoning Information
The Steering Committee encourages questions and comments, which may be submitted by email here: Carroll County Zoning Steering Committee
Update – October 26, 2011
The Area Plan Commissioners recommended the proposed Zoning Ordinance to the Carroll County Commissioners for adoption. The next step is a public hearing and comment, and adoption by the County Commissioners, in mid-November or early December. You can obtain a copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance (Adoption Draft) from the Zoning Project website, or you can purchase a hard copy for less than $20 from Q Graphics in Delphi.
October 24, 2011 | Issues and News and Resources | No Comments »
The Soil and Water Conservation Service folks are planning a public input session for you to tell them what you know about the areas around Deer and Sugar Creeks. They are interested to find out how you use the waters and surrounding lands, and what concerns you have about them. Together you will think of ideas of how to improve the area. You will have an opportunity to get to talk to people who are already working to protect the waters and surrounding area and to tell us what you think.
WHEN: Wednesday October 19th 5:00-7:00 pm Dinner will be provided between 5-5:30 pm, catered by All-B-Q’s. There will be activities for children from 5:30-7:00 pm.
WHERE: 4-H Community Building (within Flora Community Park at the intersection of Fourth St. and Main St.)
WHY: You are an important part of this community. Your ideas matter.
NOTE: This process is voluntary and it will not lead to an increase of taxes or regulations. RSVP to Rhonda Hicks (Rhonda Hicks SWCDCC Email or 765-564-4480 x3) is suggested, but not required.
More information from the flyer: DeerSugarCreeks
(NOTE – the flyer includes a map showing the area served by Deer Creek and Sugar Creek)
October 12, 2011 | Education and Issues and News and Resources | No Comments »
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