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Dec 1, 2021, 10:06 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau awarded development grants to five county Farm Bureaus to support new or expanded programs or events that promoted education and networking with diverse segments of agriculture.

Nov 17, 2021, 23:00 PM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

INFB’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey shows that Hoosier shoppers can expect to spend approximately 12% more at the grocery store than in 2020. According to this year’s pricing survey, the individual meal price is approximately $5.36.

Nov 12, 2021, 08:14 AM by Heidi Gant, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau recently approved the organization’s policy priorities for the upcoming 2022 legislative session. The priorities will focus on three general topic areas: rural viability, energy policy and taxes.

Nov 1, 2021, 12:18 PM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

In the week leading up to the 2021 Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention, INFB will offer a series of webinars intended to provide farmers and agricultural professionals with information on some of agriculture’s most important issues.

Oct 26, 2021, 10:40 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau today announced Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans has more than 1,700 active plans at the end of the third quarter, a nearly 20% increase from the end of the second quarter. Additionally, INFB Health Plans will not raise rates for Traditional Health Plans, which provide health coverage options for individuals and families, for the 2022 calendar year.

Oct 20, 2021, 13:52 PM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Four county Farm Bureaus have created a $10,000 reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved in a string of barn fires across northern Indiana.

Aug 30, 2021, 11:23 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau member delegates met virtually on Saturday, Aug. 28 to determine the policy positions of the organization for 2022.

Aug 26, 2021, 09:51 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Ryan and Marie Hilton of Jasper County and Jacob and Jill Smoker of LaPorte County are the winners of two of Indiana Farm Bureau’s top awards for Young Farmers & Ag Professionals - the Excellence in Agriculture Award and the Achievement Award.

Aug 9, 2021, 10:11 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Finalists have been selected for Indiana Farm Bureau’s 2021 Young Farmers & Ag Professionals awards – the Excellence in Agriculture Award and the Achievement Award.

Aug 2, 2021, 12:07 PM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau announced that its members may obtain permits through INFB that allow legal “takes” of black vultures that are attacking livestock such as newborn calves and sheep.

Jul 22, 2021, 11:01 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Learn how Indiana Farm Bureau will be advocating for agriculture at the Indiana State Fair.

Jul 21, 2021, 10:52 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Registration is now open for Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Drainage School. The workshop will be presented both virtually and in person at INFB headquarters in Indianapolis.

Jul 15, 2021, 10:38 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, a suite of more affordable health care offerings, has over 1,500 active plans following six months of available coverage.

Jun 29, 2021, 09:23 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Hoosiers can anticipate spending an average of $56.70 on a cookout to feed 10 people this summer, or $5.67 per person. That’s approximately 4.7% less than the U.S. average price of $5.95 per person.

Jun 16, 2021, 10:20 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

For the second year in a row, the Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation’s (INAgLaw) 2021 Estate & Succession Planning for the Family Farm event will be held virtually. The virtual workshop is open to anyone interested in understanding the importance of estate and succession planning to their business.

Jun 11, 2021, 12:52 PM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau’s clout with elected officials was on display the past two weeks as INFB members met with six members of Indiana’s congressional delegation.

May 26, 2021, 09:25 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau today announced the formation of the Indiana Broadband Strategic Partnership (IBSP) to help bring reliable broadband to the most unserved and underserved communities across the state.

May 24, 2021, 10:27 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

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

May 10, 2021, 14:29 PM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

To learn more about the experiences of Hoosiers enrolled in Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, Indiana Farm Bureau surveyed plan holders, enrolled as of March 2021.

Apr 27, 2021, 15:52 PM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau will host four educator workshops this June for any interested K-12 teachers and Agriculture in the Classroom volunteers.

Apr 26, 2021, 13:39 PM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau is celebrating successful advocacy efforts toward passing legislation that positively impacts farmers, agribusiness professionals and rural communities despite many obstacles due to COVID-19 and this year’s virtual session.

Apr 16, 2021, 09:41 AM by Brady Hagerty, INFB Marketing Team

One of INFB’s legislative priorities for 2021 was to improve transparency and functionality of the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA) – a priority that was accomplished by the passage of House Enrolled Act 1483 yesterday.

Apr 14, 2021, 11:07 AM by Colleen Baker, INFB Marketing Team

Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans, a suite of more affordable health care offerings, has more than 1,200 active plans during the first quarter coverage was available, which equates to more than 3,400 lives covered.

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.