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03/05/2025
Hoosiers on The Hill! INFB President Randy Kron and American Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee Chair Isabella Chism met with Congressman Jefferson Shreve and Congressman Mark Messmer while traveling for the American Farm Bureau Federation board meeting this week.
03/04/2025
Are you ready to L.E.A.D. with INFB? There are just three days left to apply. Learn more and submit your application at infb.org/lead.
03/03/2025
The second half of Indiana’s legislative session is officially underway. Tune in for this quick update from INFB Associate Director of Policy Engagement, Adam Novotney.
02/25/2025
Wow, what a weekend! More than 300 people joined us at the 2025 Innovate and Grow Conference hosted by INFB's Young Farmers & Ag Professionals in Indianapolis.
From incredible keynote speakers Braxten Nielsen and Dr. Temple Grandin, to a wide array of breakout sessions, great networking conversations, industry tours, member recognitions, live entertainment and fun for the kiddos, we hope you left this weekend feeling energized and optimistic about the future of agriculture.
Tickets sold out faster than ever this year, so be sure to mark your calendar for next year's event, Feb. 20-22, 2026!
02/22/2025
Kicking off our Innovate and Grow YF&AP Conference weekend with some ag industry tours for Collegiate Farm Bureau officers.
Thank you to these friends and partners for sharing the day with our young leaders:
🌽Indiana Corn Marketing Council
🫛Indiana Soybean Alliance
🐷Indiana Pork Farmers
🥩 Indiana Beef
📃Janzen Schroeder Agricultural Law LLC
🚜Agribusiness Council of Indiana
🥛Indiana Dairy
02/21/2025
INFB members were in D.C. this week for American Farm Bureau Federation issue advisory group meetings. They made the most of their visit by scheduling meetings with Indiana's own Senator Todd Young and Senator Jim Banks to discuss the urgency of passing a farm bill, concerns with ag labor wage rates and the importance of trade to Indiana farmers.
02/21/2025
Another busy week at the Statehouse as Farm Bureau members from Elkhart, Putnam, Wayne, Monroe, Clark, Marshall and Perry counties met with legislators to discuss key issues of importance for Indiana farmers and rural communities. Taxation and water rights continue to rise to the top of these conversations.
02/20/2025
Megan Ritter, INFB senior executive director of administration, spoke with WISH-TV for an upcoming episode of "Business, Equity & Opportunities" about the Indiana Ag Threats & Security Summit taking place on Tuesday, March 25 in partnership with FBI - Indianapolis , Beck's Hybrids and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. For more information and to register, visit www.infarmbureau.org/events.
02/14/2025
Farm Bureau members from Morgan, Starke, Vermillion, Allen, Greene and Wabash counties, as well as Collegiate Farm Bureau members from Huntington and Purdue universities have been at the Statehouse this week engaging with legislators on priority issues.
To our members, thank you for making it a priority to build relationships with your elected officials. Your efforts reach far beyond county lines in service of all of Indiana's farmers and rural communities.
02/14/2025
Thank you to our friends at Indiana State Department of Agriculture for summing up our feelings so nicely this Valentine's Day! We are UDDERLY grateful to serve Indiana's farmers and rural communities. 🐄❤️ Which of these fun puns is your favorite?
02/13/2025
🚨 NEW EVENT ALERT🚨
Registration is now open for the Indiana Ag Threats and Security Summit, to be held March 25, 2025 in Carmel, IN.
Hear directly from Indiana's experts in the biosecurity and data industries to better understand how to protect yourself and your farm from ever-evolving technological and biosecurity threats.
We look forward to presenting this important program in partnership with Beck's Hybrids, FBI - Indianapolis and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance.
We are excited to partner with Keystone Cooperative to bring this critical anhydrous ammonia safety training to three Indiana communities. The first training is just a couple of days away!
Don't miss our latest podcast episode! Enjoy our conversation with Braxten Nielsen, keynote speaker for the upcoming Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Conference, about overcoming setbacks and challenges related to a rodeo accident that almost left him paralyzed.
It's been a busy start to the legislative session and INFB members' voices are being heard on key issues.
Last week, President Randy Kron and Shelby County Farm Bureau member James Ramsey testified on behalf of INFB in the Senate Utilities Committee meeting in support of Senate Bill 28.
This bill would provide protections to farmers by establishing a streamlined process for significant groundwater well users to be compensated for loss of usable water. The bill passed out of committee unanimously and has been recommitted to Senate Appropriations. Thanks to members for advocating on this priority bill!
01/30/2025
Congratulations to INFB's own Keegan Poe on being elected as president at Indiana Beef Cattle Association! Thank you, Keegan, for all you do to serve Indiana agriculture.
Keegan Poe of Johnson County has been named the new President of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association (IBCA) during their recent meeting in Noblesville.
Exciting news coming out of AFBF delegate session!
INFB President Randy Kron was reelected to the AFBF board of directors during the Midwest Caucus earlier this afternoon. In this role, President Kron will continue to serve as a voice for Midwest farmers on the AFBF board. Additionally, Indiana's own Isabella Chism, former INFB 2nd vice president, was reelected chair of the AFBF Women's Leadership Committee.
Congratulations, President Kron and Isabella! Thank you for representing Indiana on the national level. Read the full releases at infb.org/newsreleases.
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Videos
2025 Legislative Session Halfway Point
The second half of Indiana’s legislative session is officially underway. Tune in for this quick update from INFB Associate Director of Policy Engagement, Adam Novotney.
INFB Legislative Forum
Caitlin Smith, INFB’s associate director of policy engagement, provides an update from INFB’s Legislative Forum. Today marks the start of the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Learn more about our legislative priorities at infb.org/statepriorities.
Indiana Christmas Tree Farm
Christmas is right around the corner! Ashley Ratkovich, Lawrence County INFB member, is a first-generation farmer growing Christmas trees near Bedford, IN. Check out the video below to learn more about her operation and the Christmas tree business at Ratkovich Farm.
The Breakdown with INFB - Rural Health
Don't miss our latest episode! Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver joined us on The Breakdown with INFB to speak about the state of rural health, access to quality care and more.
Listen and subscribe at infb.org/podcast or watch the video version at https://bit.ly/TheBreakdownYT.
Indiana Bison Farm
Saturday was #NationalBisonDay! Eric and Tonya Horvath, Whitley County INFB members, started their bison operation, Eel River Bison Ranch, in 2014. Watch the video to learn more about their operation and raising bison!
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this month, we spoke with Paul Jones, manager of the National AgrAbility project at Purdue University, to learn more about the resources available to help farmers with disabilities. Listen at infb.org/podcast.
The Breakdown with INFB is also available as a video podcast! You can watch this month's episode at https://www.youtube.com/@IndianaFarmBureau/podcasts.
The Breakdown with INFB - Agritourism
Don't forget to check out this month's episode of The Breakdown with INFB! We spoke with the owners of two Indiana agritourism destinations to learn what it takes to run a successful agritourism operation, the ins and outs of specialty crop growing and why these businesses are so valuable to Indiana’s agricultural landscape. Listen at infb.org/podcast.
The Breakdown with INFB is also available as a video podcast! You can watch this month's episode at https://www.youtube.com/@IndianaFarmBureau/podcasts.
The Breakdown with INFB - Estate and Succession Planning
Don't miss this month's episode of The Breakdown with INFB featuring a discussion on estate and succession planning. Visit infb.org/podcast to listen to our discussion on how to get the process started, common mistakes to avoid, INFB resources and a new workshop coming this fall.
The Breakdown with INFB is also available as a video podcast! You can watch this month's episode at https://www.youtube.com/@IndianaFarmBureau/podcasts.
2024 YF&AP Achievement Award Winners
Meet the 2024 Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Achievement Award winners Cory and Emily Studebaker from Whitley County!
2024 Excellence in Agriculture Award Winners
Meet the 2024 Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Excellence in Agriculture Award winners Isaac and Kyla Schroeder from Perry County!
2024 YF&AP Award Winner, Jayden Simpson
Meet the 2024 Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Rising Star Award winner Jayden Simpson from Putnam County!
The Breakdown with INFB - Rep. Rudy Yakym
Don't miss our newest podcast episode featuring U.S. Congressman Rudy Yakym. We were able to discuss trade, the farm bill, ag labor and more with Rep. Yakym. Watch the full video on YouTube at bit.ly/TheBreakdownYT and learn more about the podcast at infb.org/podcast.
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REPRESENTING YOUR VOICE: Indiana Farm Bureau advocates on behalf of farmers at the local, state and national government levels to ensure that agriculture and rural issues receive priority attention. https://www.infarmbureau.org/public-policy
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GIVING VOICE TO FUTURE LEADERS: The Young Farmers and Ag Professionals program provides educational and networking opportunities to Indiana’s next generation of agricultural leaders.
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ABOUT INDIANA FARM BUREAU: Since 1919, Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) has protected the livelihood, land, equipment, animals and crops of Hoosier farmers. INFB is Indiana’s largest general farm organization and a farmer’s strongest advocate. INFB works diligently to ensure a farmer’s very right to farm, because agriculture is so vital to the state’s economy.
MISSION: Indiana Farm Bureau promotes agriculture through public education, member engagement, and by advocating for agricultural and rural needs.
VISION: Indiana Farm Bureau will be a proactive organization providing opportunities for members to influence positive outcomes in agriculture and their communities.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
• Our success is based upon strong county Farm Bureaus with engaged members.
• Our staff listens, supports and partners with our members and counties to create a positive member experience.
• Our farm families depend upon continued development and implementation of policies relevant to their needs.
• Our selection of programs and engagement opportunities will be designed to appeal to all generations of members.
• Our actions promote a positive image of Indiana Farm Bureau and the food and agricultural sector.
• Our members’ financial interests focus our collective efforts as Indiana Farm Bureau – One Team, Member First.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB), Indiana’s largest general farm organization, was founded in 1919. Then known as the Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations, the organization was formed by farmers who were determined to work together to solve the problems of low commodity prices and a diminished farm labor force. Today, INFB's purpose is “to be an effective advocate for farmers, and through its policies and programs, promote agriculture and improve the economic and social welfare of member families.”
The basic unit of INFB is the county Farm Bureau organization, which exists in each of the state’s 92 counties. Each county Farm Bureau has an elected board of directors and officers to conduct the organization’s business.
At the state level, INFB is divided into ten geographic regions, or districts, each containing from eight to twelve county Farm Bureaus. Members from each district elect a district director, who serves on the IFB board of directors. The state board of directors is composed of the 10 elected district directors and three elected officers: a president, vice president and second vice president. The current IFB officers are: President Randy Kron, Vice President Kendell Culp, Vice President, and Second Vice President Isabella Chism.
The hallmark characteristic of the entire Farm Bureau organization, from the county Farm Bureau to the American Farm Bureau Federation, is its member-driven, grassroots governing structure. INFB membership is open to anyone having a direct or indirect interest in agriculture and who pays the annual dues (now set at $32.50).
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