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Apr 5, 2021, 10:44 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

The pandemic brought many unanswered questions and stress to farmers last year. Fast forward 12 months and the outlook is much better as we head into spring planting 2021.

Mar 23, 2021, 10:37 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Of the 975 members who responded to INFB's recent broadband survey, 97% said having reliable high-speed broadband was important or extremely important to their future and the future of rural Indiana.

Mar 18, 2021, 10:59 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

The month of March marks National Women’s History Month and celebrates the contribution of women in American history, as well as their ongoing impact on society. This includes recognizing the vital role female leaders play in the agriculture industry and how they are making their own claims to history.

Mar 10, 2021, 10:48 AM by Debra DeCourcy, APR, INFB Chief Marketing Director

Indiana Farm Bureau today announced that it has joined at least eight other state Farm Bureaus in becoming members of the new Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) of which American Farm Bureau is a charter member.

Mar 9, 2021, 08:39 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

To continue to increase awareness for the need for high-speed, reliable broadband, it’s critical to highlight the types of issues Hoosier farmers and rural communities experience when trying to access the internet.

Feb 24, 2021, 10:03 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2021 Young Farmers & Ag Professionals awards.

Feb 9, 2021, 09:26 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau recently announced that more than 800 Hoosiers have signed up for INFB Health Plans during the first month coverage was available.

Feb 1, 2021, 12:03 PM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Alongside the breakout sessions, several INFB members and county YF&AP programs were honored for their accomplishments in 2020.

Jan 21, 2021, 11:20 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program for the 2021-2022 school year.

Jan 13, 2021, 15:51 PM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron was reelected to the American Farm Bureau Federation board of directors at the 2021 AFBF Virtual Convention.

Jan 12, 2021, 11:48 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau welcomed two new district leaders into state leadership roles this year; a new district director who joins the INFB board of directors and a new district education and outreach coordinator who joins the INFB Women’s Leadership Committee.

Jan 11, 2021, 11:05 AM by Debra DeCourcy, APR

Jan 9, 2021, 11:53 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Isabella Chism, 2nd vice president of Indiana Farm Bureau, was elected chair of the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee at AFBF’s 2021 Convention. Chism was unopposed in the election that took place virtually on Saturday, Jan. 9.

Jan 5, 2021, 14:56 PM by Debra DeCourcy, APR

Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans today announced that it would pay 100 percent of the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine for members who are covered by its individual and family plans. Medicare is currently paying the cost of the vaccine for all Medicare-eligible individuals.

Dec 22, 2020, 14:39 PM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Justin and Alli McKain, former District 7 Indiana Farm Bureau State Young Farmer & Ag Professionals Committee representatives, have been appointed to serve on the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer & Rancher Committee for 2021-2023.

Dec 17, 2020, 10:42 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2021. To ensure the safety of members and staff, this year’s event will be held virtually.

Dec 14, 2020, 10:07 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Delegates at Indiana Farm Bureau’s 2020 state convention reelected INFB 2nd Vice President Isabella Chism of Howard County by acclamation. Chism was unopposed in the election that took place virtually on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Dec 14, 2020, 09:59 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Nathan Bush, Johnson County, is the winner of the 2020 Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Discussion Meet. The competition, which was held Dec. 11 as part of the INFB Virtual State Convention, is one of the three major awards presented to Farm Bureau members age 35 and younger.

Dec 12, 2020, 12:02 PM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Dec 11, 2020, 14:11 PM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Dec 11, 2020, 08:27 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

The 2021 Indiana Farm Bureau Book of the Year is “Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish,” written by Viola Butler with art by Ward Jenkins. The annual Book of the Year is a part of INFB’s Agriculture in the Classroom program.

Nov 19, 2020, 09:13 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

INFB’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey shows that Hoosier shoppers who opt for the traditional Thanksgiving meal this year can expect to spend approximately 12% more at the grocery store than in 2019.

Oct 12, 2020, 13:52 PM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau recently approved the organization’s policy priorities for the upcoming 2021 legislative session.

Oct 2, 2020, 09:49 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau is hosting an educational program in partnership with Great Lakes Ag Labor Services, LLC (GLALS) to assist Indiana agriculturalists with navigating the H-2A program.

Oct 1, 2020, 09:17 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, a suite of affordable health care offerings sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau, are now available. The health plans include Individual and Family Plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans and dental/vision coverage.

Sep 16, 2020, 16:13 PM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Aug 31, 2020, 16:06 PM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau member delegates met virtually on Saturday, Aug. 29 to determine the policy positions of the organization for 2021. The delegate body consisted of 233 farmers and agribusiness professionals from across the state.

Aug 26, 2020, 12:00 PM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

John and Abby Michel of Gibson County and Kyle and Leah Musselman of Miami County are the winners of two of Indiana Farm Bureau’s top awards for Young Farmers & Ag Professionals in 2020, the Excellence in Agriculture Award and the Achievement Award.

Aug 20, 2020, 10:48 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s public policy team will host a webinar about price risk management on Sept. 9, 2020 from 8-9:30 a.m. The webinar, open to INFB members only, will feature an ag economy update from the American Farm Bureau Federation followed by a presentation from StoneX (formerly INTL FCStone).

Aug 6, 2020, 09:05 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Finalists have been selected for Indiana Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer awards – the Excellence in Agriculture Award and the Achievement Award. These state awards are conducted as a part of the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Award competition.

Aug 5, 2020, 08:33 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau welcomed Patrick Williams to its staff as Health Plans manager. In this new role, Williams will oversee the launch of INFB’s forthcoming Health Plans, including development and training, and execution of the plans once available.

Jul 22, 2020, 08:45 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau will launch a new Agriculture in the Classroom program this fall called “Adopt a Classroom.” This volunteer-driven program allows INFB to continue educating Indiana’s school children about agriculture despite adjustments to school programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 15, 2020, 08:23 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Registration is now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Drainage School. To ensure the safety of attendees, this year’s event will be hosted virtually, via the online video conference platform, Zoom. Farmers, public officials, agency personnel and attorneys are encouraged to attend, August 26 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Jul 7, 2020, 10:15 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Andy Tauer will serve as INFB’s new director of public policy. In addition to leading the public policy team, Tauer is responsible for the overall management of policy at the local, state and national levels on behalf of Farm Bureau members.

Jun 30, 2020, 10:50 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau is focused on supporting youth in agriculture at this year’s modified Indiana State Fair 4-H Livestock Competition and Project Showcase, including the exhibitor experience and livestock showmanship competitions.

Jun 12, 2020, 08:56 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Registration is now open for the Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation’s (INAgLaw) 2020 Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm event.

May 19, 2020, 11:31 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau and the Farm Bureau Foundation recently awarded 13 scholarships to incoming or current college students pursuing careers in agriculture.

May 4, 2020, 10:18 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau collegiate member, Grace Hasler of Bartholomew County, is the American Farm Bureau 2020 Young Farmer & Ranchers Collegiate Discussion Meet winner.

Apr 22, 2020, 14:58 PM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau's statement on the closure of the Tyson processing plant in Cass County. The plant has closed due to a number of growing cases of COVID-19 among the workforce.

Apr 17, 2020, 09:55 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT, the organization’s state-level, nonpartisan political action committee, has endorsed 11 candidates running for Statehouse seats in the 2020 primary election.

Apr 14, 2020, 09:08 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded development grants to five county Farm Bureaus to support new or expanded county Farm Bureau programs or events that promote or provide education about agriculture.