Indiana’s inventory of lost farmland 2010-2022
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture submitted an inventory of lost farmland report to the Legislative Council.
Read MoreThe Indiana State Department of Agriculture submitted an inventory of lost farmland report to the Legislative Council.
Read MoreI like to describe the American farmer as a true conservationist and an incredible ambassador for our country. One who cares for the land for this — and future — generations.
Read MoreThis summer, all Indiana students age 18 and younger have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide through the 2022 Summer Food Service Program.
Read MoreIn the coming weeks, the United States Department of Agriculture will begin accepting financial relief applications from farmers who report losses related to COVID-19.
Read MoreWARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library is the location for a Pathways to Homeownership meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 23. The program is open to the public and organized by Sara McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey, who is a candidate for Warsaw City Council. As the title suggests, the meeting … Read More
By KENT POLITSCH USDA Farm Service Agency KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday, Oct. 30, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is partnering with 21 states through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership to nearly double the number of fueling pumps nationwide that supply renewable fuels to American … Read More
The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development is improving the lives of the residents of Whitley County by presenting two Rural Economic Development Loans (REDLG) to the Columbia City Municipal Electric Utility. The funds will promote rural economic development in the area. The funding is being provided … Read More
By DONNA J. FERGUSON Communications Coordinator, Indiana Farm Service Agency Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provided farm owners and producers one additional week, until Tuesday, April 7, to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage, the safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The final day … Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a proposed rule to limit farm payments to non-farmers, consistent with requirements Congress mandated in the 2014 Farm Bill. The proposed rule limits farm payments to individuals who may be designated as farm managers but are not actively engaged in farm … Read More
By JULIA WICKARD State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency Indiana I have an update for you as you prepare to make your one-time election decision about ARC PLC safety-net programs. These important decisions need to be made by Tuesday, March 31. That includes landowner decisions on whether … Read More