Stay Informed

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.

Apr 6, 2020, 09:57 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

This June, INFB will host three educator workshops across the state. The workshops are for Agriculture in the Classroom volunteers and any interested teachers. Ag in the Classroom is a program led by INFB which helps bring agriculture education into Indiana’s schools.

Mar 30, 2020, 10:46 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

In response to the economic strain caused by COVID-19, Indiana Farm Bureau has donated $5,000 to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. to help provide food to those affected by this pandemic.

Mar 20, 2020, 09:01 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau launched a new mobile app this week which provides its members with quick, convenient access to its many resources. The new mobile app features access to membership information, event details and member benefits.

Mar 16, 2020, 16:10 PM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

At the close of the 2020 legislative session, several of INFB’s priority positions were passed into law. Read INFB's release to learn more about those legislative victories.

Mar 12, 2020, 09:15 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

On March 11, Indiana Farm Bureau’s health benefit legislation passed the Indiana General Assembly. The bill only requires the governor's signature to become law.

Mar 11, 2020, 10:04 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau has partnered with Great Lakes Ag Labor Services, LLC (GLALS) to offer its members assistance in navigating the H-2A program, which allows U.S. agricultural employers in need of seasonable labor to petition for nonimmigrant, foreign workers.

Feb 17, 2020, 15:57 PM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau in conjunction with the Indiana FFA Association hosted an advocacy day at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. More than 150 FFA students from across the state met more than 30 state legislators to discuss how legislation could affect their future and the future of agriculture.

Feb 10, 2020, 11:33 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Hundreds of Hoosiers traveled to Indianapolis this past weekend for the annual Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Conference, an opportunity for education and networking for INFB members under 40 years of age.

Jan 30, 2020, 14:12 PM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program for the 2020-2021 school year. Each year, INFB awards 13 scholarships to incoming or current college students who are pursuing a career in agriculture.

Jan 27, 2020, 08:52 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau welcomes four new district leaders into state leadership roles this year, including a new district director and three new district education and outreach coordinators.

Jan 22, 2020, 21:21 PM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s District 5 Women’s Leadership Committee representative, Margaret Gladden, was elected to the American Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee board at the recent AFBF convention.

Jan 22, 2020, 21:16 PM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau member, Amie Osborn of Miami County, placed third in the nation in the Young Farmer & Ranchers Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau convention in Austin, Texas.

Dec 18, 2019, 09:48 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

At the start of 2020, the Indiana Farm Bureau special recognition license plate will be available at Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles locations. A portion of the license plate fee will benefit the Farm Bureau Foundation, which supports youth in agriculture.

Dec 16, 2019, 10:36 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

INFB President Randy Kron's Q&A with farm broadcaster Max Armstrong focused on the past, present and future of Indiana Farm Bureau. During convention, members celebrated the organization's 100th year in a variety of ways.

Dec 16, 2019, 10:32 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, Marketing Team

Amie Osborn, Marion County, won the 2019 INFB Young Farmers & Ag Professionals discussion meet at the INFB state convention in French Lick. Osborn will represent INFB at the AFBF convention in January.

Dec 16, 2019, 10:29 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

Jasper County farmer, Kendell Culp, was reelected by acclamation to serve as INFB's vice president for another three-year term at the INFB state convention.

Dec 16, 2019, 09:57 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

The INFB Book of the Year program launched in 2017. At the 2019 INFB state convention, the 2020 Book of the Year, "Popcorn Country: The Story of America's Favorite Snack," was announced!

Dec 16, 2019, 09:51 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

During a reception at the 2019 INFB state convention, several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for the impact they have on their local communities.

Dec 16, 2019, 09:38 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, INFB Marketing Team

During the INFB state convention in French Lick, members and county Farm Bureaus were recognized for their efforts to grow INFB's membership base.

Nov 21, 2019, 08:31 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, Marketing Team

Results from Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey show, Hoosier shoppers can expect to spend approximately 10% less at the grocery store this Thanksgiving.

Nov 19, 2019, 15:47 PM by Molly Zentz, APR, Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau leaders and staff met with legislators at the Statehouse for INFB's annual Organization Day Breakfast. During the event, members of the INFB board of directors and the public policy team spoke with legislators about the organization's policy priorities for 2020.

Oct 16, 2019, 09:53 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, Marketing Team

This fall, thousands of acres of hemp will be harvested in Indiana for the first time in several decades. Many Indiana Farm Bureau members are among the select group of farmers who obtained a license to grow hemp this year. INFB spoke with two of those farmers to learn about growing hemp in Indiana.

Oct 4, 2019, 09:44 AM by Molly Zentz, APR, Marketing Team

Marion County Farm Bureau donated a copy of INFB's 2019 Book of the Year to 800 school children throughout Marion County. Several Marion County Farm Bureau volunteers and INFB staff members visited the schools to read the Book of the Year to children in the classroom.