For more information click the link below:

Registration and Information – IN Livestock, Forage & Grain Forum

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.

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.

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

Dates and courses are

More information, including registration information can be found at the attached brochure:

Purdue Management Academy 2012 – Brochure

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

Annual Report

cafo_self_inspection 2012_sheets

- 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.

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

Farm Security Brochure FULL

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.

2012 Scholarship Requirements Letter

2012CCAAScholarshipApplicationForm

Applications are due to the Ag Association by January 15.

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

2012 Farming Together Workshop – Brochure

You can view the agenda and pre-workshop worksheets at this URL: Farming Together – Agenda and Materials

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

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 Trucking Tax Center

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

For more information, visit the IFB web site: IFB CAFO Info

• $20/person for First Responders
• $40/person for CCAA members
• $60/person for Non-Members

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

The Ag Association also purchases and accepts donation of additional meat from community suppliers and from Indiana Packers.

Last year, we collected more than 3500 pounds of meat to aid area families.

We are in need of 15-20 hogs to be donated and taken to the Burlington Locker Plant November 29 or December 6 at 9:00 a.m. (both days)

Sam Moffitt is coordinating this project for the Ag Association, and it is important to schedule your drop-off with Sam because of the high demand for meat processing at Burlington Locker Plant, this year.

Please call Sam at 574-721-4769 as soon as possible to schedule your animal for drop off.

If you would like to make a donation, please send a check to the Carroll County Ag Association at PO Box 62, Flora IN 46929.  Please send your donation by December 15 so we know what we can afford to process.  All donations are used to pay for the cost of processing the meat.

For more information the Annual Appeal letter is attached:  Christmas letter-11