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Brady Hagerty
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317-416-8704
bhagerty@infb.org
(Indianapolis) – April 15, 2021 – One of Indiana Farm Bureau’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.
“For more than 100 years, INFB has supported farmers, which is why INFB led the initiative to improve the IGBWLA to protect Hoosier farmers,” said INFB President Randy Kron. “Due to the failure of Salamonie Mills and Agland Grain and the hundreds of farmers who were severely impacted, we knew we had to do something. This law creates a review process to ensure that Hoosier farmers are further protected during grain elevator closures.”
HEA 1483:
Kron thanked the Indiana General Assembly for passing HEA 1483 and for recognizing the need to protect farmers. “During this process, INFB worked closely with State Rep. Craig Snow and State Sens. Travis Holdman, Jean Leising and Andy Zay, and we appreciate their support.”
More than 150 agricultural entities were impacted by the failure of Salamonie Mills and Agland Grain.
HEA 1483 is now on its way to the governor for his consideration.
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About Indiana Farm Bureau: For more than 100 years, Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) has promoted agriculture in Indiana through public education, member engagement, and by advocating for agricultural and rural needs. As the state’s largest general farm organization, INFB works diligently to ensure a farmer’s right to farm—protecting the livelihood, land, equipment, animals and crops of Hoosier farmers—because agriculture is vital to Indiana’s economy. Learn more at INFB.org