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Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey shows that Hoosier shoppers can expect to spend approximately 14% more at the grocery store than in 2021. However, Indiana’s market basket price is approximately 5% lower than the U.S. average. Read the full release at infb.org/news/news-releases.
Happy Election Day! If you need last-minute information about voting in Indiana, visit indianavoters.in.gov.
Last day of harvest for Parker farms!
Drive safe and be patient on rural roadways during the harvest season.
Bob Shipley kicked up quite a dust storm on his first day of harvest!
Farmers across the state are working hard to harvest this year's crop! Keep these quick tips in mind when on the roadway as continues:
⚠️ Stay alert
🚜 Be patient
🌽 Do not tailgate farm equipment
🚘 Do not pass in a no passing zone
Got to visit Old Ben a stuffed 4,000 pound steer in Kokomo In yesterday!
Dustin Parker first day of harvest!
View from Dan Hiatt's combine
Dale and Brad Rinker's first day of harvest!
Happy Harvest! Farmers are starting to get busy across Indiana and here in Delaware County! Please remember over the next few months there will alot of farm machinery and trucks on the road. Be patient and always use caution when approaching any equipment on the road! Thank you and wishing everyone a safe fall!
The Delaware County Farm Bureau 2023 scholarship is now available and we have raised the scholarship amount to $2,000! We have distributed packets to the schools, they are due March 1, 2023. Please Contact Vickie Mitchell for more information [email protected] or (765)748-9853
Remember you can make a difference! Vote this fall to make a change!
Some pictures from our annual meeting this past Monday, great food and a great turnout!
Set up for the annual meeting is next Monday at 1 pm
Set for the annual meeting on the 29th is 1 pm at the 180 building
Don't wait! Registration is open for our Fall Extension Master Gardener Basic Training Course. Bring your friends and join us for your Tuesday evenings!
Photos from Indiana Farm Bureau's post
Reminder: Our annual meeting is at the end of the month! Hope to see you all there!
July board meeting tonight at 7pm, hope to see you all there!
June board meeting tomorrow night, Monday the 13th, see ya there!
A quick safety reminder when working with anhydrous ammonia!
PSA/SoapBox Rant
If you, someone you love, the neighbor, the guy I saw between Franklin and Shelbyville on 44 this morning are changing anhydrous tanks without goggles or gloves you should have a little more respect for yourself and your family!
You are not invincible or in any more of a hurry than anybody else! I have seen up close major and minor anhydrous burns-they will make a grown man cry, along with his wife, children, parents!
Rural King, Tractor Supply, Amazon, your anhydrous dealer—-all these places you can get a simple pair of safety gloves and goggles! It takes less than 5 seconds to grab them as you climb out of the tractor and put them on!
Love, Jent
We are starting to see some corn pop up around the county!
As the weekend approaches remember farmers will still be working. Remember to slow down and be cautious if you see us on the road! Stay safe out there
Spring is here! Farmers and tractors will be on the road over the next couple weeks. We have partnered with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to make a video on how to stay safe when you are approaching farm equipment on the road! Stay safe and good luck with !
Member Monday!
This week we have Loyal Cutforth.
“I am retired. We rent our farm land to good friends and neighbors. We have fruit trees. I love to garden. I grow tomatoes, green beans, melons and sweet corn. We preserve and freeze the fruit and vegetables. We share tomatoes and melons with friends who don't have a garden. We put a small vegetable stand in our front yard. There are no prices. We encourage a donation, and people are very generous.
We have been Farm Bureau members for over 40 Years and served on the Delaware Co. board for over 30 years. Being members has allowed us to meet a lot of people throughout Delaware county, and many have become friends. We appreciate Farm Bureau for its strong support of agriculture and of traditional family values.”
Member Monday!
Joe Russell is a sixth generation farmer, he follows in the footprints of his family that started farming in Indiana Territory in 1810. Today Joe and his wife Sharon, grow corn and soybeans with his two sons in northern Delaware County. Joe joined Farm Bureau in 1977 because the collective wisdom and voices of the members help solve problems beyond his farm. He’s been on the board for many years and honored to serve as an officer for many of those years. “My membership in Farm Bureau is one of the best investments I’ve made for my farming operation.”
Learn more about becoming a farm bureau member at https://www.infarmbureau.org/membership
Member Monday!
Lucus and Abi Wright live and farm in Delaware township. “On our farm we raise corn, soybeans, wheat and 3 kids names Charlie, Lucy, and Rosie. I like being involved in farm bureau to help keep us up to date on policy and what is going on in agriculture in Indiana.”
Learn more about becoming a farm bureau member at https://www.infarmbureau.org/membership
This week, we have Joe Hamilton, a member since 2014. Joe raises corn, soybeans, and a few cattle around the Cowan area. Here’s what he had to say about farming and being invoked in Farm Bureau!
“Farming is both challenging and rewarding every day. I enjoy using technology to solve problems while improving the efficiency of our operation. My goals include better soil health and responsible land stewardship.
“Farm Bureau helps me reach policymakers and supports the agricultural community. The next generation of farmers depends on the decisions we make today.”
Reminder we have our April board meeting tonight at 7pm at the Farm Bureau building!
Member Monday!
Eugene Whitehead has been a Farm Bureau member for 21 years and is our current board Vice President. Eugene and his family raise livestock and grain crops on their 4th generation family farm. “Farmers need a voice and I chose to be involved to be a farmer's voice in decisions that are made effecting agriculture.”
Learn more about becoming a farm bureau member at https://www.infarmbureau.org/membership
Member Monday!
Landon Smith farms around the Parker City area and has been a Farm Bureau member since 2011!
“I like being involved because it is one of the few places that a farmer’s voice can be heard and someone actually listens.”
Learn more about becoming a farm bureau member at https://www.infarmbureau.org/membership
Member Monday!
Dan Hiatt, a member since 2003, who farms around the Yorktown area and is our current board president!
“I've served on the state Young farmer committee, and been on the board since 2003. I believe we as farmers need to be engaged in telling our stories and educating the public and our lawmakers about modern production agriculture. Indiana Farm Bureau is a trusted organization for this.”
To learn more about becoming a member visit:
https://www.infarmbureau.org/membership
Come see us today and tomorrow at the Farm Festival! 8:30-8pm at the Delaware county fair grounds! 🚜🌽
Member Monday!
This week we have Doug Scholer, a member since 1981! He farms corn and soybeans all around Delaware county with his son Eric. “I am proud to be a member because of the support Farm Bureau gives to the family farm and my community. I also like to take advantage of those discounts!”
Check out all the benefits of becoming a Farm Bureau member at: https://www.infarmbureau.org/membership
Member Monday!
This week we have John and Melissa Nagle,
“Melissa and I have been Farm Bureau members since 1996. We have been Farm Bureau members in three different counties - Decatur, Whitley, And Delaware. Currently I am the Farm Training Specialist with Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, my duties include working with farmers on farm safety and emergency planning, assisting agents with valuation of farm structures and equipment, and training of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance agents. Melissa works for Ball State University as a dining hall manager. We have always enjoyed being a Farm Bureau member because it helps use keep involved with farmers and the ag community and educating the public about the impact and importance of farming to our everyday lives.”
Thank you both for your continued involvement and support!
To learn more about becoming a Farm Bureau member please visit: https://www.infarmbureau.org/membership
Two years ago pre- pandemic state and local Ag in the classroom determined we could help the Muncie children's museum by giving them some items for their farmers market area. Today we were finally able to complete the project!
Photos from Purdue Extension- Delaware County's post
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Spring is here! Farmers and tractors will be on the road over the next couple weeks. We have partnered with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to make a video on how to stay safe when you are approaching farm equipment on the road! Stay safe and good luck with #plant22!
Please watch message for some of our Delaware County Farm Bureau members as harvest starts across Delaware County and Indiana. Thanks to Katie Nixon for creating this important video
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