Shelly Bingle-Coffman, executive director at Indiana 4-H Foundation, accepts a check from Don Villwock on behalf of the Indiana 4-H Foundation. Farm Bureau has raised $10,687 for Indiana 4-H programs.

The Indianapolis Children's Choir Bel Canto Choir performs at the IFB state convention.

Chris Fenner (right), IFB's director of field programs, introduces panel members Marla Storm (left, in purple) and Kaye Whitehead (center) during the county leader meeting prior to state convention.

Meredith Easley welcomes Farm Bureau visitors to Easley Winery. A tour of the winery was an option for members during convention.

IFB members sample wine during the tour of Easley Winery. Thirty-eight members took advantage of.

Purdue Pesticide Programs Director Fred Whitford discusses farm truck regulations.

A tour of NK Hurst was another option for IFB members. NK Hurst is best known for beans and their eminent domain battle with the city of Indianapolis.

Rural Teacher of the Year Joan Goble, accepts a $1,000 reward from Randy Kron, IFB vice president. Goble is a teacher at Cannelton Elementary School.

Julie Volbers-Klarich, IFB's professional development program director, leads a breakout session on professional networking.

Governor Mitch Daniels made a stop at the IFB state convention.

Young Farmer award winners were recognized during the annual event. From left, IFB President Don Villwock; Clinton Taylor, YF Excellence in Ag; Julie Taylor, YF Excellence in Ag; Steve Gauck, Discussion Meet winner; Jennifer Shoemaker, YF Achievement Award; Don Shoemaker, YF Achievement Award.