Agriculture
Nominations open for 2025 River Friendly Farmer Award
INDIANA – Indiana’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts are now accepting nominations for the prestigious 2025 River Friendly Farmer Award. This annual award recognizes exceptional…
Indiana Grown members showcased Indiana products at exhibition
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Grown, the state’s local agricultural marketing initiative, hosted its second annual Indiana Grown Showcase earlier today, highlighting over 75 local vendors, Indiana…
In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins puts farmers first
Washington, D.C. – In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken action to support the leadership of…
Free webinar series to guide veterans towards careers in agriculture
INDIANA – Military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses interested in pursuing careers in agriculture are invited to register for a free webinar series…
A newcomer’s guide to Organic Handler Certification
INDIANA – The National Organic Program (NOP) published a new microlearning module to the Organic Integrity Learning Center. The microlearning, A Newcomer’s Guide to Certification for…
USDA delivers immediate relief to farmers, ranchers and rural communities impacted by recent Disasters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced $340.6 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance to deliver relief to farmers, ranchers,…
Motorists: Stay alert & share the road with farm equipment this Spring
INDIANA — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large, slow-moving farm equipment traveling…
Soil Health and Sustainability training for Midwestern Field Staff is June 9-12
WEST LAFAYETTE – Registration is now open for the CCSI-SARE Soil Health and Sustainability for Midwestern Field Staff (3 1/2 Day Soil Health) Training. This…
Get your green thumbs ready: Bedford Parks Department Community Gardens open April 14th
BEDFORD – Calling all local gardeners! The Bedford Parks Department is excited to announce the opening of its Community Gardens on Monday, April 14th Community…
Many consumers report high grocery prices; more households plan to produce their own food
INDIANA—The Consumer Food Insights Report conducted in March found that 84% of consumers describe current grocery prices in their area as “high” to some degree,…
