Pierceton Woman A Winner In State Ag Photo Contest
Jul 21, 2021 
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Updated: A Pierceton woman is one of the winners in a state agriculture photo contest.
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State Agriculture Department Sponsors Photo Contest
Jun 01, 2021 
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Updated: The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 14th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest.
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Lt. Gov. Crouch Awarded MPS Egg Farms Highest Agricultural Honor
Aug 24, 2020 
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Updated: NORTH MANCHESTER — MPS Egg Farms has been awarded the AgriVision Award, the highest agricultural honor from the State of Indiana. This award was presented at the Indiana Statehouse by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler. Now in its 14th year, … Read More
Ag Industry To Discuss COVID-19 At Noon Friday
May 22, 2020 
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Updated: On Friday, May 22, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the Indiana State Board of Animal Health will again co-host a conference call for those in the agricultural sector to discuss the current coronavirus situation.
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‘One-Stop’ Shop To Learn About Indiana’s Conservation Efforts
Nov 08, 2017 
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Updated: INDIANA — Indiana State Department of Agriculture recently launched an online story map, a one-stop shop for Indiana’s conservation efforts. This map shows the 10 different water basins throughout the state, allowing viewers of the site to click on the respective basins and learn about conservation efforts in … Read More
Applications Open For Hoosier Homegrown Fuels Program
Apr 27, 2016 Updated:
Updated: INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Office of Energy Development and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council recently announced that publicly-accessible fuel retail stations in Indiana can begin applying for a share of $280,000 through the third round of applications for the Hoosier Homegrown Fuels Blender Pump Program. The first and … Read More
Indiana Grown Announces Partnership
Apr 01, 2016 Updated:
Updated: INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Indiana Grown announced a new partnership with Homegrown by Heroes, a national organization dedicated to providing resources, assistance and product identification to farmer-veterans. Essentially, the partnership allows a veteran-owned Hoosier agricultural business to place a logo, specifically designed for Indiana, … Read More
Hoosier Families Honored At Statehouse
Mar 29, 2016 Updated:
Updated: INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Ted McKinney presented 46 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. The awards were presented Monday, March 28, at the Statehouse. Among the families honored were the … Read More
Walmart: Ag Community Drew Investment
Mar 19, 2016 
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Updated: By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE — Walmart’s public relations director says the retail giant chose Indiana for its first milk processing plant in North America because of its location and “progressive farmer and dairy community.” Kevin Thompson says Fort Wayne beat out several … Read More
Dairy Plant Announcement To Bring 200 Jobs
Mar 18, 2016 
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Updated: FORT WAYNE — Good news came today, Friday, March 18, as Walmart announced plans to build a brand-new milk processing plant in the Fort Wayne area. Inside Indiana Business reports the facility will be 250,000 square feet and is projected to bring some 200 new jobs to the … Read More
Indiana Is Open For Agriculture Business
Mar 08, 2016 Updated:
Updated: WINONA LAKE — Jim Schellinger, president of Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Ted McKinney, director of Indiana State Department of Agriculture and director of agribusiness development for the IEDC, were guest speakers at the second Barns and Business Breakfast, hosted by Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko … Read More
Northern Indiana Dairy Trail Gets Grant
Mar 04, 2016 Updated:
Updated: NORTHERN INDIANA — The Northern Indiana Dairy Trail has received a $10,000 grant from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to help local dairy farmers tell he story of modern milk production to the public. The Livestock Promotion Grant, announced Feb. 16, will fund marketing and advertising efforts … Read More
Kosciusko County Extension Wins $2,000 Livestock Grant
Feb 17, 2016 Updated:
Updated: INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) awarded $127,000 in livestock grant funding to 15 nonprofit organizations to fund projects that will foster growth within the Hoosier livestock industry.
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Local Family Receives Hoosier Homestead Award
Aug 17, 2015 Updated:
Updated: INDIANAPOLIS — The Hilligoss family of Whitley County was among several Indiana families honored Tuesday, Aug. 11, during the Indiana State Fair.
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Kosciusko Among Counties Receiving Clean Water Funds
Jul 01, 2015 Updated:
Updated: The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board recently distributed $910,000 to 91 Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout the state. Kosciusko County is eligible for $10,000. Each year, through the Clean Water Indiana program, ISDA and the SSCB provide a match of up … Read More
Lt. Governor Ellspermann Announces New Dairy Strategy
Mar 16, 2015 Updated:
Updated: By BEN KENNEY Indiana State Department of Agriculture Communications Director Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced a new dairy strategy for Indiana agriculture in remarks to the Indiana Livestock, Forage and Grain Forum hosted by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. The strategy was commissioned by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture … Read More