Carroll County Agriculture Association

Time to Cut Corners! School Starts August 5

July 29, 2026 | Education and News | Comments Off on Time to Cut Corners! School Starts August 5

KIRAG – Ag Ecnomic Development Event

You are invited to join us at the Canel Center to learn more about the Agriculture Economic Development initiative project that has been developing over the past few years, and what that means for Ag Economic Development in the future in our region!

July 09, 2026 | Education and Event and News | Comments Off on KIRAG – Ag Ecnomic Development Event

IFB Data Center Webinar

If you are a member if Indiana Farm Bureau and interested in learning more about data centers, including what they are, how they are regulated, zoning, and whether there is any “upside” to having a data center in your community, the Indiana Farm Bureau recently hosted a webinar about data centers. Presenters included Dr. Roberto Gallardo from Purdue University and Ryan Hoff from the Indiana Farm Bureau Government Affairs office.

(Endorsement from Miriam: I watched the live program and highly recommend it for anyone interested in learning more about data centers)

Farm Bureau Members can click this link use their membership credentials to access the presentation and slide decks

This image was generated by Chat GPT and may or may not accurately represent a data center construction site.

July 07, 2026 | Education and Resources | Comments Off on IFB Data Center Webinar

Regional Economic Development Forum – July 7

Agriculture economic development is becoming more of a focus in rural communities. Carroll County works with Benton, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski, Starke, Warren, and White Counties on regional economic development, including a focus on agriculture. This form is an opportunity to learn more about how rural communities can improve opportunities for economic development in our current climate.

Register at this link: Register Here

June 16, 2026 | Education and Event and News and Resources | Comments Off on Regional Economic Development Forum – July 7

FREE Farm Planning Seminars

Register via this link: Securing the Future 2026

Down load the flyer: Free Farm Planning Seminars

May 30, 2026 | Education and News and Resources | Comments Off on FREE Farm Planning Seminars

Farm buildings must be utilized in an active farming operation;
All buildings, including the house, should possess a high level of historic integrity and retain character-defining features such as original construction and cladding materials, windows, and doors;
Buildings do not have to serve their original use. Sympathetic alterations necessary to accommodate new uses or modern farming equipment are acceptable;
The farm should be managed by the property’s owner;
Preference is given to farms that are full-time.

Nomination Website: Click Here to go to the Nomination Website

March 19, 2026 | Education and News and Resources | Comments Off on John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation