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Indiana Grown Commission Meeting

Last updated on Friday, October 16, 2015

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Grown Initiative Commission will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Indiana Farm Bureau (225 S East St., Indianapolis, IN 46202) in Assembly Hall A and B.

The Indiana Grown Initiative Commission is a twelve member body appointed by the Lieutenant Governor which was formed in the summer of 2014. The Commission assists Indiana State Department of Agriculture in developing a domestic marketing and economic development program that will help connect Indiana food and agricultural companies with consumers, retailers, restaurants, and more.

ABOUT ISDA

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was established as a separate state agency by the Legislature in 2005. The Director is appointed by the Governor and is a member of the Governor's Cabinet. Administratively, ISDA reports to Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, who also serves as Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture. Major responsibilities include advocacy for Indiana agriculture at the local, state and federal level, managing soil conservation programs, promoting economic development and agricultural innovation, serving as a regulatory ombudsman for agricultural businesses, and licensing grain firms throughout the state.

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