The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board awarded $2,313,287 in matching grant funds to 26 projects within soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) and soil health organizations through the Clean Water Indiana program.
Continue readingLt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced that Indiana food banks will receive a historic combined total of $2 million to support their efforts in feeding Hoosiers in need.
This year’s funding is double of what was received last year. According to Feeding Indiana’s Hungry (FIH), while the long lines outside of food banks and food pantries may not have been as noticeable in 2021 as the year before, nearly 1 in 6 Americans received food assistance from the charitable sector last year.
Indiana has 11 food banks which feed into pantries and soup kitchens across the state. Each food bank received part of the $2 million in funding, therefore helping all community food pantries, kitchens, churches and more. This funding will allow food pantries, soup kitchens and other food distribution centers to receive additional food products from the food bank that serves their location.
According to FIH, Indiana’s food banks and food pantries are serving more Hoosier neighbors now than during the pandemic because of inflation and its lingering economic impact.
The funding was provided by the Indiana Legislature, as part of its biennial budget. The distribution amounts were determined using The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TFAP) fair share percentages for Indiana, which captures poverty and unemployment levels in each county. Food Bank of Northern Indiana received $233,000 and Food Bank of Northwest Indiana received $195,200 for the 2024 fiscal year.
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Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler, Hoosier Ag Today and many other state agencies have teamed up to promote roadway safety this fall encouraging motorists to watch out and slow down for farm equipment on rural roads this harvest season.
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Two Pulaski County farms were recognized for their longevity last week at the Indiana State Fair. The William Meyer and Theodore & Lowell Podell farms were both presented with the Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award, according to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.
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The State of Indiana has more than tripled the amount of money allocated to food banks. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture says a total of a million dollars will be distributed to 11 food banks, under the General Assembly’s biennial budget.
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State officials are reminding motorists to be on the lookout for farm equipment on rural roads this spring. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch serves as Indiana’s secretary of agriculture.
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COVID-19 relief is making its way to Indiana’s meat processors. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has awarded $4 million from the federal CARES Act to 41 businesses through its Indiana Meat Processing Expansion & Development Grant Program.
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Five Pulaski County farms were recently recognized for their longevity. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture recently recognized this year’s Hoosier Homestead Award recipients. Locally, the Bruce and Malchow farms each received the sesquicentennial award, while the Mitchell, Ploss/Lanz, and Yaggie farms were presented with the centennial award.
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State health officials say they’re keeping an eye on the safety of farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingIndiana’s food banks were recently given $300,000 from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Locally, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, which serves Marshall, Starke, and four other counties, was given almost $35,000. Food Finders Food Bank, whose 16-county territory includes Pulaski and Fulton counties, has gotten nearly $28,000. The funding is part of the state budget approved by the Indiana General Assembly.
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Making sure rural communities can get help recovering from COVID-19’s economic impact will be a big goal of Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and the agencies she oversees.
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Indiana’s lieutenant governor is working to reassure farmers, as the state continues to respond to COVID-19. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch said it’s an extremely critical time for agriculture.
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Supporting rural entrepreneurship will be the focus of next month’s Pulaski County Economic Development Summit. This year’s event, which will be held on April 9 will feature a “Powering Rural” panel discussion.
Continue readingIndiana’s food banks were recently given $300,000 from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Locally, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, which serves Marshall, Starke, and four other counties, was given just over $36,000. Food Finders Food Bank, whose 16-county territory includes Pulaski and Fulton counties, has gotten nearly $29,000.
At the Indiana State Fair last Friday, five local farms received the Hoosier Homestead Award, recognizing their families’ century-long commitment to Indiana agriculture.
In order to be considered for the Hoosier Homestead Award, farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 years and consist of more than 20 acres or produce more than $1,000 of agricultural products annually. Continue reading
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is accepting submissions for its 9th annual photo contest through the end of the month. It is open to the general public and was established to showcase the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers. Continue reading
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is looking to recognize an innovator in the agriculture industry. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 AgriVision Award. Continue reading
Grants are available to help fund projects that encourage the production of specialty crops. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Continue reading
Grants are available from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to promote and market livestock in order to foster growth within the industry. Educational programs, livestock shows and exhibitions, conventions and similar events and projects are eligible to apply for funding. Grant dollars cover things like value-added feasibility studies, research projects, market development and other projects that encourage the development of business and industry related to livestock production, processing and distribution. Continue reading
