http://www.carrollcountyag.com News, Information, and Events about Agriculture in Carroll County Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:52:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en January 8, 2008, is the date for the Purdue Extension workshop, "Getting a Grip on Energy Costs"  Time is limited - register now!  For more information, see the brochure: energy http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/12/getting-a-grip-on-energy-costs/ The CCAA Board of Directors sends their "Thanks!" to all the CCAA members who donated time and/or dollars to the Christmas Basket Project.  More than 3500 lbs. of meat and $1950 was donated by CCAA members.  Nearly 300 families were served from the Delphi and Carroll County area, with more ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/12/thank-you-for-your-generous-donations-to-the-christmas-box-project/ Check out the tab above for a link to the CCAA Handbook.  A bound copy of this Handbook is available FREE to members, and at a $5.00 fee to nonmembers.  Click on the link below to send an email message to request your copy. Carroll County Ag Association http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/12/ccaa-handbook-now-online/ Th Purdue Extension Office is offering a 5-part workshop series on managing margin risk.  The first session is January 27.  For more details and to register, please see the brochure: marginriskbrochure http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/12/managing-margin-risk-workshops/ The Purdue Extension Office is sponsoring a Soil Conservation Workshop on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at the Delphi Canal Interpretive Center.   This morning program is from 9:00 a.m. - noon.  For more information, including an agenda of topics and speakers, click here http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/12/soil-conservation-workshop-february-26-2009/ [caption id="attachment_385" align="alignleft" width="111" caption="From field to grocery store"][/caption] Save the Date!  March 19, 2009, is the annual Carroll County Ag Day.   The Soil and Water Conservation District and Carroll County Ag Association puts together this event for all Carroll County 4th Graders.  Students get a chance to learn important hands-on ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/12/carroll-county-ag-day-march-19-2009/ The CCAA was featured in an article in the November 14 issue of Agri News.  They were kind enough to provide a PDF version of the article. Check it out! Indiana Agri News Article http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/11/ccaa-featured-in-in-agri-news/ Click on this link to learn more about Carroll County Food Pantry Food Drive sponsored by Salin Bank & Trust http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/11/salin-bank-trust-food-drive-for-carroll-county-food-pantry/ Ag Association Needs Your Help for Community Christmas Baskets The Carroll County Ag Association is seeking donations and volunteers to help provide meat for community Christmas baskets and to help put baskets together for distribution to local families in need. We are looking for at least 20 hogs to be donated for ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/11/carroll-county-christmas-baskets/ Carroll County Extension Educator Paul Marcellino will be Howard County Extension Educator, effective November 1.   We thank him for his tireless and able service to Carroll County, and wish him the best in Howard County. Paul has a few words to leave with us in Carroll County: I just want to thank ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/10/best-wishes-paul-marcellino/ http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/10/hoosier-heartland-groundbreaking-october-22/ The Carroll Manor Fund Raiser was a success - CCAA cookers kept busy during the whole event.  Thanks to everyone who participated - cookers, eaters, and visitors! http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/09/ccaa-at-carroll-manor-fund-raiser/ Consider test harvesting corn rows at the end of the fields, particularly at road corners to improve visibility for motorists at the time of year when there is increased truck and tractor traffic. http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/09/fall-farm-safety-tip/ Carroll Co. Sheriff’s department asked the Ag Association to relay a message to area farmers concerning a recent theft on a hog facility in Carroll County. They wanted the farmers to be reminded that they need to improve security and keep a closer eye on their property with the ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/09/farmers-be-alert-on-farm-thefts-in-carroll-county/ The Area Plan Office has asked the CCAA to remind livestockproducers that proof of notification for application of pre-permit confined feeding construction is required within 60 days of application for the permit. Please return the "return receipts" to the APC office within the deadline. If you have any ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/09/reminder-from-the-area-plan-office/ The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) developed the Certified Livestock Producer Program as a way to recognize livestock farmers that go above and beyond in their farm practices and procedures. This voluntary program will recognize farmers that are willing to demonstrate publicly their commitment to the environment, animal well-being, ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/08/isda-launches-certified-livestock-producer-program/ Travel up to Reynolds, IN, for the Clean Energy Forum on Thursday, September 11. This forum is targeted to homes, farms and small businesses. Here's the agenda: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.: Lugar Center for Renewable Energy - A center dedicated to the task of reducing our dependence on foreign energy ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/08/clean-energy-forum-sept-11/ The Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing is just around the corner!  It is on Wednesday, September 10th at Angel Hill Golf Course and the hole sponsorships are going fast.  Get excited about putting together your team as there will be lots of fun and prizes for ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/08/carroll-county-chamber-of-commerce-golf-outing/ The Flora Community Club KICK Team is sponsoring a "Touch-A-Fleet of Trucks" event on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  This is a family event at the Flora Park, where large equipment owners are invited to bring their equipment so children can see "up close and personal"  ... http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/08/touch-a-fleet-of-trucks/ http://www.carrollcountyag.com/index.php/2008/08/carroll-county-ag-association-at-the-bacon-bowl/