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Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Annual Meeting of the Carroll County Agriculture Association will be on March 5 (snow date – March 8). Please mark your calendar for this annual event and meal!
January 14, 2012 | News | 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 »
Thank you to all who participated in the Christmas Basket project!
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.
December 27, 2011 | News | No Comments »
December 23, 2011 | News | No Comments »
The Carroll County Agriculture Association and the TDM/Hog Slat scholarship applications are available. Eligible applicants are graduating seniors who live in Carroll County and are active in FFA and/or 4H. Further instructions and requirements and applications are available from the Extension Office or may be downloaded here:
2012 Scholarship Requirements Letter
2012CCAAScholarshipApplicationForm
Applications are due to the Ag Association by January 15.
December 23, 2011 | Education | 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 »
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 »
