Farmers in Indiana met to discuss their policy priorities for the upcoming year. The meeting was held at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds and was attended by 235 farmers and agribusiness professionals.
The delegates discussed a variety of issues, including local government notices, renewable energy, research, and more. They also voted on members who would represent Indiana Farm Bureau at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention.
One of the key issues discussed was the way that local governments communicate with landowners. The delegates proposed that all local government annual reports, taxpayer notices, and announcements be published in both local newspapers and on county/city government websites. They argued that this would ensure that landowners have access to important information in a timely manner.
The delegates also discussed the funding stream for the Indiana Animal Disease and Diagnostic Lab. They stressed the importance of having high-quality diagnostic labs in Indiana's livestock and poultry industry.
Other positions supported by delegates included the development of a state energy policy and plan, added nuclear energy research, and a call for more involvement at the county level when large development districts are proposed. The INFB board of directors will determine the priorities for the 2024 state legislative session based on the input from the delegates. Federal priorities are set at the AFBF level based on input from all state Farm Bureaus.
The delegates also voted on members who would represent Indiana Farm Bureau at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. The four county Farm Bureau presidents who were elected as delegates are:
• Susan Brocksmith, Knox County
• Dave Schuetter, Dubois County
• Corina Brant, Tippecanoe County
• Eric Wornhoff, Hendricks County
The INFB board of directors will determine the priorities for the 2024 state legislative session based on the input from the delegates. Federal priorities are set at the AFBF level based on input from all state Farm Bureaus.
The meeting was a chance for farmers to voice their opinions on the issues that matter to them. It is also a way for the Indiana Farm Bureau to stay connected with its members and to ensure that their voices are heard by policymakers.
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