Indiana Farm Bureau

Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual summer cookout market basket revealed Hoosiers are paying an average of $66.73 for a cookout feeding 10 people this summer, or $6.67 per person – a 7% decrease compared to last year. 🍉🍔🌽

Visit INFB.org/Newsreleases to find the full results of the survey.

GenConnect, INFB’s newest youth leadership program, kicked off its first session last week, focusing on building a personal message and brand that participants can use to advocate in person, online and on screen. The afternoon also included a tour of Tuttle’s Orchard, where the group learned more about local agriculture in Hancock County.

Over the next six months, the high school student and seasoned INFB member pairs will explore the foundations of agricultural success, work ethic, stewardship and community engagement. We can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes! 🧩

In honor of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we're spotlighting women who are shaping Indiana agriculture.

Kylie Wagoner, a Henry County Farm Bureau member, shares that farming looks different for everyone and that women are just as crucial to the operation – whether they're working in the field, managing finances or advocating for agriculture.

Read Kylie's full story at bit.ly/3SLtrtA

Raising the next generation – one growing season at a time. 🌱

An Indiana summer in color. What shade would you add?

Indiana Farm Bureau 🤝 Indiana FFA

INFB staff have been on site at Indiana FFA convention this week leading sessions, interacting with FFA members and sharing how they can continue to be involved after graduation through programs like Young Farmers & Ag Professionals.

Are you a homesteader or small farm vendor? Starting July 1, House Enrolled Act 1424 will deregulate the sale of certain homemade foods, meat products and produce sold directly to consumers.

To help those impacted by the new law, INFB has partnered with Purdue, Indiana Grown and the Indiana Department of Health to host a webinar providing guidance and resources.

Register for the free webinar at bit.ly/4oz0E7C

Over the weekend, Young Farmers and Ag Professionals from across Indiana came together for the YF&AP’s June events.

The weekend began with a training session highlighting how Indiana Farm Bureau gathers county policy priorities and transforms them into state and national policy positions. On Saturday, members and their families traveled to Fair Oaks Farm for farm tours, hands-on learning opportunities and, of course, an ice cream social.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a weekend of learning, networking and family fun! 🍦🚜🌽

Nothing says summer in Indiana quite like the county fair! 🍀🐽🎡🌽

County Farm Bureaus across the state are preparing to connect fairgoers with agriculture through exhibits, activities and educational opportunities.

Planning your visit? Find dates for all 92 county fairs at bit.ly/4xwkbcR