ST. LOUIS, MO — America’s Farmers Grow Communities will partner again with farmers to award more than $3.3 million to community nonprofits across the country. In Indiana, 83 organizations will receive donations in 2016.

COLFAX, IN — Frank Erwin, a farmer by trade, has never run for political office before. But last week he filed documents with the Federal Election Commission to officially enter the 2016 presidential race as an Independent candidate. Erwin says he is focused on improving conditions for poorer Americans. Some of his plans include raising …read more.

The Indiana Department of Agriculture has launched a new initiative to promote Indiana-made products to state residents. The program is called “Indiana Grown.” Its goal is to help Hoosiers identify, find and purchase products that are grown, produced and processed in Indiana. Led by Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and a 12 member commission, the program will …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated the entire state of Indiana, which includes 92 counties, as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the combined effects of excessive heat, frost, freeze and drought that began Feb. 1, 2012, and continues. “Our hearts go out to those …read more.

CARMEL, Ind. — The Republican gubernatorial campaign announced today it will offer a plan to boost the agricultural sector in Indiana as Lieutenant Governor candidate Sue Ellspersmann is calling for increased trade, agricultural innovation and education opportunities. The policy proposal is on behalf of the Mike Pence for Indiana campaign and comes shortly after Democrat …read more.