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Intro to TIF – April 25, at 6:30 p.m.

The Carroll County Economic Development Corporation, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and the Carroll County Focus on the Future are co-sponsoring an informational meeting about Tax Increment Financing on Monday, April 25, 2011, at the Canal Center (Delphi).

Rick Hall, from Barnes & Thornburg and Todd Samuelson from Umbaugh & Associates will be on hand to present information and answer questions about TIF districts.

As our County reaches for opportunities to fund economic development, use of TIF districts will be an important component.  Citizen understanding of what TIF districts are, and how they can benefit the County is an important step in the economic development process.

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April 21, 2011 | Education and Issues and News and Resources | No Comments »

IBOAH Proposes Standards for Animal Care

Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) voted to move forward with a proposal to establish minimum standards of care for livestock and poultry in Indiana.

Presented for the first time during the April 14 meeting, the proposal seeks to create a baseline for care build on five core principles:

  • Food and water
  • Shelter
  • Animal disease, injury and treatment
  • Animal stewardship
  • Handling and transportation

BOAH veterinarians routinely assist local law enforcement agencies with determinations in cases of animal abuse and neglect, which violate Indiana cruelty laws. For the first time, these core principles provide definition to acceptable levels of care for livestock and poultry species.

“This is an issue that stirs a lot of passion and emotion in many people from different perspectives. By recognizing five core principles that apply to all Hoosier livestock and poultry producers, we feel this identifies a place of common ground to ensure all animals are cared for in the best ways possible. This is an innovative approach to the issue, and we feel this is the right direction for the state of Indiana,” said Indiana State Veterinarian Bret D. Marsh.

In 2010, the Indiana General Assembly officially tasked, by state statute, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health with developing standards of care for livestock and poultry in the state. The Board, which has been in existence in 1889, is comprised of 11 members, representing different livestock species sectors, poultry industry, companion animals and the veterinary community.

As the first reading, the Board has opened a comment period, which will end with a public hearing before Board members vote on the final version after a second reading. A copy of the proposal may be viewed online at the Board of Animal Health’s web site at:  www.boah.in.gov . Comments may be submitted to the agency, during the public comment period, via email at animalhealth@boah.in.gov

April 21, 2011 | Education and Issues and News and Resources | No Comments »

Certified Fertilizer Applicator License Manual

A REVIEW DRAFT of the new Certified Fertilizer Applicator License Manual has been made available through Indiana Farm Bureau and Indiana Pork through the following link:  NOTE THIS IS A LARGE FILE

Certified Fertilizer Applicator License Manual

February 16, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

Soil Conservation Workshop – February 24

On Thursday, February 24, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, the Carroll and White County Soil and Water Conservation Districts will hold a Soil Conservation Workshop at the Canal Interpretive Center in  Delphi.

Program brochure is attached.  BiCoSoilConWorkshop

There is no charge, but the hosts would like to know how many to expect.  Please call any of the numbers on the brochure to RSVP

Program Agenda:

  • 8:30 a.m. – Coffee & Refreshments
  • 9 a.m. – “Considerations for Conversion to No-Till”
    • Dan Towery, Agronomist, Ag Conservation Solutions, LLC
  • 10 a.m. – “Soil Quality Issues”
    • Dr. Jim Camberato, Dept. of Agronomy, Purdue University
  • 11 a.m. – “Equipment Modifications for No-Till” and “USDA Program Updates”
    • Bruce Waibel, Precision Planting Representative
    • Collette Zeigler-Staley, FSA White County Executive Director
    • Joe O’Donnell, NRCS Carroll County District Conservationist

February 16, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

IDEM-CAFO Annual Report Due February 15

A friendly reminder from Indiana Pork -

The CAFO Annual Report is due February 15.

Follow this link to the report for easy access:

IDEM CAFO Report Download

February 07, 2011 | Issues and News and Resources | No Comments »

February 16 – Roundtable Discussion Current Issues in Crop Production

Come for lunch and bring your questions about current issues in crop production, precision planting, nitrogen issues and marketing.  Woody Nichols, Brenton Peters and Nick Root will be on hand to facilitate discussion, and an agronomist and marketing specialist will also be on hand to answer questions.  Meal provided by Custom Select. This is a question and answer forum.

  • Date:  Wednesday February 16
  • Time:  11:30 a.m.
  • Location:  4H Building (Flora)

Please RSVP for a head count for meals:

February 07, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

Landowner Information Meeting – Feb 8


Reducing sediment & nutrient leaching to the Mississippi River Basin through a Conservation Systems approach.


Focus Area

Mississippi River Basin Initiative

Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative

(MRBI-CCPI)

Landowner Information Meeting

Learn more about EQIP and WHIP programs

Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 7:30 a.m.

Bennett Room

50 N Street, Rossville IN  46065

Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Served

Please RSVP to SWCD office:  765-564-4480 x 3

click for more info:  MRBIBreakfastflier

February 07, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

Central Indiana Pork Conference – Rossville – POSTPONED until Feb 23

Central Indiana Pork Producers Conference will be held on:
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 — NOTE – rescheduled due to weather!!
Rossville High School Rossville, IN
9:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Program Speakers Include:

  • Chris Hurt, Purdue University
  • Brian Richert, Purdue University
  • Dave Murray, Indiana Packers
  • Josh Trenary, Indiana Pork
  • John Nagle, Indiana State Department of Agriculture
  • Brian Payne, Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica

More information, including registration, can be found on the attached flyers:

ClintonCountyPorkConfsched11

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February 01, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

Indiana Pork Producers Regional Meeting – February 3

The Indiana Pork Producers Association is hosting a lunch meeting for pork producers in Flora on February 3rd at 12:00pm. The representatives would like to update you on our activities, local/state/federal issues and field any of your questions.

Depending on his schedule, Greg Slipher, the Livestock Development Specialist for Indiana Farm Bureau will also be attending.

Location — Flora Family Restaurant

Time — NOON

Please RSVP:  Josh Trenary at 317-872-7500  (Walk-ins welcome)

More information:  Regional mtg. 2-3-11

January 30, 2011 | Education and News and Resources | No Comments »

31st Annual Farming Together Workshop

As you look towards the future of your farming operation, there are many issues to consider. One issue of extreme importance is the development of a son, daughter, or partner to be the future manager of your business. To help you begin development of your management succession plan, the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University will host a Farming Together Workshop on January 28-29, 2011, on the Purdue campus.

CCAA Member Janet Ayres will be one of the presenters.

Early registration is $120 per farm if received by January 15.  After that date, registration fee is $150

More information and registration is available at the brochure:

Farming_Together_Brochure

January 07, 2011 | Education and Resources | No Comments »

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