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Dec 19, 2017, 16:13 PM by Public Policy Team

Dec 19, 2017, 14:58 PM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

Encouraged by the success of Indiana soil health and nutrient management efforts, the Indiana USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Indiana Farm Bureau and twelve other partners have formed the Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance (IANA). Indiana State Conservationist Jane Hardistry announced the formation of IANA at the Indiana Farm Bureau state convention in French Lick. The standalone nonprofit group is currently seeking an executive director to lead the partnership.

Dec 11, 2017, 14:21 PM by Molly Zentz, Marketing Team

Deidra Gottbrath will represent Indiana Farm Bureau at the Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet in Nashville, Tenn. during the American Farm Bureau National Convention in early January 2018. Gottbrath won the state-level Discussion Meet at the INFB state convention.

Dec 11, 2017, 13:22 PM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

Two candidates were nominated for second vice president at Indiana Farm Bureau's state convention on Dec. 9: current second vice president Isabella Chism and former District 1 education and outreach coordinator Deb Walsh. Upon her re-election, Chism pledged to work with members "to form a unfified voice for agriculture."

Dec 11, 2017, 13:02 PM by Molly Zentz, Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau president Randy Kron shared his thoughts on the organization's 2017 successes and his vision for 2018 with radio personality Dave Russell during INFB's annual convention this past weekend.

Dec 8, 2017, 14:00 PM by Molly Zentz, Marketing Team

Isabella Chism, second vice-president of Indiana Farm Bureau, announced at the state convention that the 2018 Book of the Year is John Deere, That's Who! Written by Tracy Nelson Maurer, author of more than 100 titles for children and young adults; and illustrated by Tim Zeltner, the book tells the true story of how a young blacksmith from Vermont changed farming forever. The book will play an important role in the organization's ag literacy efforts in 2018.

Dec 8, 2017, 14:00 PM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

Thirteen Indiana Farm Bureau members and 10 counties were honored at the state convention for exemplary efforts to grow and retain Farm Bureau membership. Harold Kleine of Allen County received the Premier Performer Award for the third year in a row for recruiting the most new members. Perry County Farm Bureau was presented with the Superior Defender Award for the highest overall retention of members.

Dec 8, 2017, 14:00 PM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

Several Indiana county Farm Bureaus were recognized with Impact Awards at the Indiana Farm Bureau state convention. Winning in the Image Awareness category were Benton, Wayne and Whitley County Farm Bureaus. Jennings and Boone counties were honored for achievement in Membership Experience. INFB also announced counties who reached gold status for the County Recognition Program, which recognizes contributions to the organization in the above categories, as well as Membership.

Dec 8, 2017, 08:00 AM by Sarah Bowman, Indy Star

Indiana Farm Bureau's Justin Schneider, director of state government relations speaks about the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research's $20 million funding of a project to create a standardized system to measure soil health. Indianapolis was the site of the announcement on Dec. 8; and much of the research and development will take place on Indiana farms.

Dec 5, 2017, 08:00 AM by KPC News

Indiana legislators had an opportunity to talk with Indiana Farm Bureau leaders and public policy staff about 2018 legislative priorities during INFB's annual Organization Day Breakfast on Nov. 21.

Dec 4, 2017, 13:34 PM by Diego Flammini, Farms.com

Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron comments on Bruce Kettler's appointment as the new Indiana State Department of Agriculture director. Kron is enthusiastic about Lt. Governor's Crouch's choice; and outlines two issues on which he would like to see Kettler focus.

Nov 21, 2017, 16:23 PM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team

INFB held its annual Organization Day Breakfast at the Statehouse on November 21. The event gave Farm Bureau leaders and public public policy staff the opportunity to reconnect with legislators on farmer priorities in advance of the opening of the 2018 session.

Nov 21, 2017, 14:31 PM by Public Policy Team

Nov 21, 2017, 08:00 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today

Hoosier Ag Today goes shopping with Indiana Farm Bureau second vice president and Hoosier farmer Isabella Chism. Ride along as they check out prices for standard Thanksgiving fare and discuss how Indiana farmers grow and raise food for Thanksgiving and year-round.

Nov 17, 2017, 16:02 PM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

Nov 17, 2017, 16:02 PM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

Nov 17, 2017, 16:02 PM by Molly Zentz, Marketing Team

Nov 17, 2017, 16:02 PM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

Nov 17, 2017, 16:02 PM by Kathleen M. Dutro, Marketing Team

Nov 17, 2017, 16:02 PM by Garrett Kelly, Marketing Team