School is back in session – Time to cut back corners!
August 14, 2021 | Education and Issues and News | Comments Off on School is back in session – Time to cut back corners!
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PPP #1 and #2
See the flowchart below to walk through whether you might qualify for PPP #1, an increase in PPP #1, or PPP#2. Loan applications are being accepted NOW – contact your banker immediately to start the process.
NOTE: According to the December 23 Tax Act (CARES update), PPP income is NOT taxable, but expenses paid with PPP dollars are fully deductible.
For more detailed information about the items in the flowchart, check out the Farm CPA Blog: Farm PPP Loan Flowchart.
January 23, 2021 | Education and Issues and Resources | Comments Off on PPP #1 and #2
Securing Indiana’s Pork Supply
What is the National Secure Pork Supply Plan?
The national Secure Pork Supply (SPS) Continuity of Business Plan is an initiative that provides opportunities for pork producers to voluntarily prepare before a disease outbreak. This will better prepare swine operations that have no evidence of infection to move animals under a movement permit issued by regulatory officials and maintain business continuity during a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) outbreak. Producers are encouraged to visit www.securepork.org to read more about the National Secure Pork Supply Plan.
How to Participate in Indiana
To integrate the foundational elements of the national Secure Pork Supply plan into Indiana’s disease response framework, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) encourages producer participation in Securing Indiana’s Pork Supply. As part of participation in Securing Indiana’s Pork Supply, the following items must be completed:
- “Securing Indiana’s Pork Supply” Meeting
- Premises ID Validation
- Biosecurity Assessment & Training
- Certified Sample Collector Training
- Electronic Movement Permit Training
For more information – download and review the handouts
Sponsored by Indiana State Board of Animal Health
September 25, 2020 | Education and Issues and News | Comments Off on Securing Indiana’s Pork Supply
IFB – I Farm I Vote
The Carroll County Ag Association is giving away free I FARM I VOTE signs to any CCAA member. This year, we have a number of Local, State, and National offices which are contested, and the outcome of which will shape our economy and farm business.
It is extremely important to get out and VOTE in November.
Contact Miriam via Facebook or the Ag Association email to make arrangements to claim your sign. Limited number available – first come, first served.
September 14, 2020 | Issues and News | Comments Off on IFB – I Farm I Vote
Christmas Box Project
Now accepting donations of funds and hogs for processing as part of our annual Christmas Box Project. Each year, CCAA provides meat to the Carroll County organizations that provide Christmas assistance to families in need. In 2019, we collected 12 hogs and more than $1,300 (used to pay for processing meat).
If you would like to help, download the letter for more information about where to donate hogs or funds. Hogs accepted at Burlington Meats until December 12. Please send your donation by December 10, so we know how many hogs we can process.
For more information, call Sam Moffitt (number in the letter).
November 20, 2019 | Issues and Resources | Comments Off on Christmas Box Project
Communicating with Farmers Under Stress – Workshop
This Workshop is for Agriculture Professionals who work with farmers and their families.
Numerous factors may cause stress for farmers. Many farmers face financial problems, price and marketing uncertainties, farm transfer issues, production challenges and more. You may know farmers who struggle with stress, anxiety. depression, burnout, indecision or suicidal thoughts.
You want to help but maybe are not sure what to say or do. Or maybe you find yourself having to deliver difficult news to farmers. This workshop will help you recognize and respond when you suspect a farmer or farm family member might need help.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES ~ Participants will:
- Build awareness around potentially stressful conditions affecting some farmers.
- Learn stress triggers, identify signs of stress and review helpful techniques for responding.
- Learn techniques for identifying, approaching and working with farmers who may not cope with stress effectively.
- Learn where to go for additional help.
The workshop will be held on August 20th from
8:30am to 3:30pm at the Cass County
Fairgrounds. 2281 East 125 North,
Logansport, Indiana.
RSVP at 574-753-7750 or email Krista Pullen
at kristapullen@purdue.edu
Lunch Provided by Farm Credit Mid-America
For more information, download the flyer:
July 13, 2019 | Education and Issues | Comments Off on Communicating with Farmers Under Stress – Workshop
Prevent Plant Cover Crop Funding Available
The Carroll, Tippecanoe and Howard County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) in partnership with the Deer Creek-Sugar Creek Watershed Project announces the availability of funding from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Section 319 program and our local partners to directly enhance Little Deer Creek and Sugar Creek in Carroll, Howard and Tippecanoe Counties. The grant will provide funding for agricultural producers within the target drainages of Little Deer Creek (Carroll and Howard Counties) and Sugar Creek (Carroll and Tippecanoe Counties) to improve water quality on their property through cover crop planting. Prevent plant cover crop funding is available on an as-needed basis. To receive funding, projects must meet three criteria:
- 1) Be located within the target area (mapped in green on the enclosed figure);
- 2) Consist of cover crop planting which follows NRCS technical specifications for prevent planting; and
- 3) Be pre-approved by project’s technical committees and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Prevent plant cover crop applications will be reviewed as applications are received. The next round of regular applications for any other project type are due August 1st.
To learn more about the project, view details of the qualifications and/or to apply for cost-share funding, visit www.dcscwatershed.org/cost-share or contact your local soil and water conservation district.
June 27, 2019 | Education and Issues and News and Resources | Comments Off on Prevent Plant Cover Crop Funding Available
Christmas Box Project – Donations of Meat and $$ Accepted
Carroll County Agriculture Association is seeking donations of hogs and dollars to provide meat for the Carroll County Box Project. This County-wide initiative provides Christmas Boxes of food and basic family necessities to people throughout the county. The Ag Association provides donations of meat to this project.
Here is how you can help:
If you can donate hogs, they need to be taken to Burlington Locker Plant on Dec. 5 from 2-4 p.m. or Dec. 6 from 8-10 a.m. Or another option is deliver to Heinold’s from Dec. 3-5, but please call them before doing so. Please call Sam Moffitt so he can communicate with Burlington meats on how many you might bring. We are in need of about 10-15 hogs.
If you would like to donate dollars, please mail your check payable to Carroll County Agriculture Association, PO Box 62, Flora Indiana 46929.
Deadline for both meat and $$ is December 6 so we know what our capacity is to provide meat to the County project.
See attached letter for more details and contact information if you have questions: 2018 Christmas letter-17[23527]
November 17, 2018 | Event and Issues and Resources | Comments Off on Christmas Box Project – Donations of Meat and $$ Accepted
#Harvest18 – Harvest Safety
Let’s all be careful out there.
September 19, 2018 | Education and Issues | Comments Off on #Harvest18 – Harvest Safety
Carroll County Third House – February 3
Carroll County Third House
Saturday, Feb. 3 ~ 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Speak with your State Legislators about the issues in the
2018 Indiana House and Senate
Senator-elect Brian Buchanan
Senator Randy Head
Representative Don Lehe
Representative Heath VanNatter
Hippensteel Funeral Home and Tribute Center, located at
405 Cottage Street in Delphi (near Norman Eyecare)
This is event is free to attend and open to the public
Refreshments are sponsored by:
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January 30, 2018 | Education and Event and Issues | Comments Off on Carroll County Third House – February 3
