State awaits word from USDA on submitted guidelines for legal production of hemp in Indiana
The state of Indiana has submitted proposed guidelines to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the legal production of hemp.
Annual state poultry donation collects 200,000 pounds of food
The state’s annual poultry donation has secured more than 200,000 pounds of poultry products.
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Grants available to improve energy efficiency in Indiana’s rural areas
The Indiana Office of Energy Development, in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, is offering matching grants to rural communities seeking to improve energy efficiency.
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Nine farms from Region, Northcentral Indiana presented with Hoosier Homestead Awards
A total of 96 Indiana family farms, including nine from Northwest and Northcentral Indiana, were presented with Hoosier Homestead Awards Aug. 9 in recognition of operating as a farm for at least 100 consecutive years.
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State program Indiana Grown names new director
A program dedicated to encouraging state residents to buy food grown and produced in Indiana is under new leadership.
State says Indiana farmers increasing efforts to conserve land
Hoosier farmers are doing their part to conserve Indiana farmland.
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Nominations sought for Indiana’s 2019 AgriVision Award
Nominations will be accepted through June 30 for the state’s 2019 AgriVision Award.
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Grants available to boost Indiana’s specialty crop sector
State leaders want to expand Indiana’s specialty crops. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture now is accepting grant applications to grow the state’s specialty crop sector. These crops include fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. “I encourage groups interested in enhancing specialty crop production in Indiana to take full advantage of
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