| Dietitians learn about food, processing |
| Registered dietitians are an increasingly important voice in today’s consumer-driven conversations about food and nutrition. They work in hospitals, schools, food service companies, grocery stores and farm commodity organizations. |
| Hog producers still hoping for a better bottom line |
| Many pork producers spent last summer and fall worrying about how much their feed was going to cost – and with good reason. |
| Nomination deadline for ‘Farm Mom of the Year’ is May 1 |
| Do you know a farm mom who amazes you every day with her contributions to her family, farm, community and agriculture? Nominate her for the chance to win $10,000. |
| It’s time to plan for your county fair |
| The official list of county fair dates has been released, which means it’s time to start planning for your county Farm Bureau’s presence at your local fair. |
| Longer road ahead for local farmers? |
| A public hearing will be held Wednesday on the proposed closing of the St. Joseph County FSA office, moving all operations to the Marshall County office, according to FSA State Executive Director Julia Wickard. Two other county offices are also proposed to close. |
| Grain Bin Extraction Tube Donated |
| The Boone County Farm Bureau donated a Liberty Rescue System Grain Bin Extraction Tube to Center Township Fire Department. |
| Scholarship Program |
| Agriculture is more than just the farm - Producers, scientists, researchers, educators, technicians, processors, distributors, marketers, policy makers and advocates need to work together to ensure that agriculture as a profession, industry and way of life continues to prosper. |