Agriculture
Local farming organizations awarded funding to support food chain resiliency
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to award $6,714,042 for…
State Soil Conservation Board will meet on Tuesday, April 8
INDIANAPOLIS – The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) will meet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET at the MADE @ Plainfield (1610 Reeves Rd., Plainfield,…
Indiana grain buyers and warehouse licensing agency – Notice of public hearing
INDIANAPOLIS – Under IC 4-22-2-23, notice is hereby given that on April 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, at the MADE @ Plainfield, 1610 Reeves Road,…
Protecting America’s agriculture in April: How every American can make a difference
WASHINGTON —The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated April 2025 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. This year’s campaign spotlights how citizen-driven,…
Healing Soils Foundation launches emergency fund to support farmers amid federal funding delays
INDIANA – Amidst growing uncertainty surrounding federal funding, the Healing Soils Foundation (HSF) has announced the launch of the Regenerative Farmer Assurance Fund (RFAF), a…
2025 Advanced Tree Steward: Community Orchards and Food Forests Webinar and Summer Pruning Workshop
INDIANA – Do you want to start a new food forest or community orchard? Would you like to learn more about fruit trees? Looking for…
USDA announces $10 Billion in direct payments for farmers through Emergency Commodity Assistance Program
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), allocating up to $10 billion…
Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation meetingÂ
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation (IGIC) will hold a public board of directors meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 10-11:30 a.m. ET…
Jackson County Public Library cultivates community with Seed Library
JACKSON CO.– The Jackson County Public Library nurtures green thumbs and community spirit with its popular Seed Library program. Launched in 2021, the program offers…
56 family farms honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana Statehouse
INDIANA – At the Indiana Statehouse Friday, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb presented 56 farming families with a Hoosier Homestead…
