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  • No change in livestock laws would be victory

    Feb 5, 2018, 08:00 AM by Tom Bechman
    One of Indiana Farm Bureau's 2018 legislative priorities is to protect livestock farmers and their operations. Justin Schneider and Greg Slipher of INFB's public policy team speak to two pieces of legislation that could pose a threat to the organization's commitment to support and maintain current regulations for livestock producers
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  • White County needs to expand agriculture related businesses

    Feb 3, 2018, 08:00 AM by James D. Wolfe Jr., The Herald Journal
    White County Farm Bureau president and business owner Jeff Demerly shared some of the challenges facing agriculture, at the local, state and national levels, when he spoke to the Rotary Club of Monticello on Feb. 2. Demerly, who owns Demerly Ag Plus, was the recipient of INFB's 2017 Young Farmer Excellence in Ag Award.
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  • Farmers: Broadband access is vital

    Feb 2, 2018, 08:00 AM by Jerry Goshert, The Farmer's Exchange
    Indiana Farm Bureau members Mark York and Lana Wallpe describe how the lack of broadband internet service affects their farm operations in Wabash and Benton counties.
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  • Bill would eliminate more than 300 Indiana townships

    Jan 12, 2018, 08:00 AM by Barbara Brosher, WFYI
    Katrina Hall, INFB's director of public policy, outlines the organization's concerns about township reform bill.
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  • A new Hoosier member of AFBF Women’s Leadership Committee Board

    Jan 11, 2018, 08:00 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today
    Indiana Farm Bureau's Cindy Ramsey continues to seek opportunities to lead as she educates and advocates for agriculture. Her newest opportunity will be as Midwest representative on the American Farm Bureau Federation's Women's Leadership Committee. Ramsey was elected to a two-year term at the AFBF annual convention in Nashville, Tenn.
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  • Indiana Farm Bureau to protect livestock farmers, operations

    Jan 10, 2018, 12:00 PM by Amie Sites, Brownfield Ag News
    Director of Public Policy Katrina Hall explains why Indiana Farm Bureau has made protecting livestock farmers and their operations a 2018 legislative priority; and why accurately showing and telling the story of livestock production is so important.
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  • Farm Bureau lays out legislative priorities as session begins

    Jan 4, 2018, 09:52 AM by Gary Truitt, Hoosier Ag Today
    Indiana farmers had the opportunity to meet with their legislators during Indiana Farm Bureau's 9th annual legislative kickoff on January 3, 2018. Among the day's speakers were Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Justin Schneider, director of state government relations for INFB.
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  • Controversial issues bring emotions into play

    Jan 1, 2018, 08:00 AM by Tom Bechman, Indiana Prairie Farmer
    Greg Slipher, Indiana Farm Bureau's livestock specialist, uses a fact based decision-making approach when consulting with rural communities on proposed confined livestock operations.
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  • A big step by Indiana agriculture to advance natural resource efforts on the farm

    Dec 21, 2017, 08:00 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today
    Indiana Farm Bureau, USDA's Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service and 12 other organizations have formed a new non-profit called the Indiana Nutrient Alliance (IANA). Indiana State Conservationist Jane Hardisty, who announced the partnership at INFB's state convention, says the group will build upon the state's successes in improving soil health and nutrient management, and involve more Hoosier farmers in those efforts.
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  • This $20 million project is important — unless you don't care about eating

    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.
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  • Indiana Farm Bureau discusses priorities at Statehouse

    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.
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  • Bruce Kettler is Indiana’s new director of the State Department of Agriculture

    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.
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  • Yes, Hoosier farmers contribute to that Thanksgiving feast

    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.
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  • Hoosier Farmers Toil As Corn Harvest Drags On

    Oct 24, 2017, 08:00 AM by Annie Ropeik, Indiana Public Broadcasting
    INFB member Courtney Mann of White Oak Farms in Cloverdale talks about this season's corn harvesting challenges.
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  • AFBF president talks farm bill priorities

    Oct 23, 2017, 08:01 AM by Amie Sites, Brownfield Ag News
    American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall talks about the crop insurance program, the organization's top 2018 farm bill priority.
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  • Guest Viewpoint: Indiana is ideal for agricultural diversity

    Oct 18, 2017, 08:00 AM by Justin Schneider, Public Policy Team
    Indiana Farm Bureau's director of state government relations Justin Schneider pens a guest editorial in The Herald Bulletin. Schneider encourages agricultural diversity as he explores the importance of livestock production to Indiana's farming future.
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  • INFB Leaders in Action discuss ag issues with elected officials

    Oct 17, 2017, 08:00 AM by Amie Sites, Brownfield Ag News
    Bob Geswein, Floyd County Farm Bureau president, talks about the value of Indiana Farm Bureau's Leaders in Action program. The program culminates in a trip to Washington, D.C. where participants have the opportunity to discuss farm issues with their Indiana senators and congressional represenatives.
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  • Farm Bureau: NAFTA reboot must prioritize ag

    Sep 29, 2017, 08:00 AM by Ashley Langreck, AgriNews Publications
    Indiana Farm Bureau member and pork farmer David Hardin of Hardin Farms, and Bob White, director of national government relations for INFB, add their voices to farmers concerned about NAFTA renegotiations.
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  • Farm Safety Week focuses on confined spaces

    Sep 20, 2017, 08:00 AM by Andy Eubank, Hoosier Ag Today
    It's National Farm Safety and Health Week. Indiana Farm Bureau Vice President and Jasper County farmer, Kendell Culp, encourages farmers to practice grain bin safety awareness and reminds the public to take care when they meet up with slow-moving farm equipment on the road.
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  • Indiana farmers discuss ag Issues with elected officials in D.C.

    Sep 19, 2017, 08:00 AM by Gary Truitt, Hoosier Ag Today
    The 2017 Indiana Farm Bureau Leaders in Action (LiA) topped off their year-long program by travelling to Washington, D.C. to put their training in practice. The group met with both Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young; as well as Indiana Represenatives Susan Brooks, Larry Buschon, Trey Hollingsworth and Luke Messer; and staff from Todd Rokita's office.
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