Agriculture
The fertile Whitewater Valley encouraged settlers to stop their westward movement and settle the area in the early 1800's. Area farmers continue to reap rewards with innovative farming techniques today. Wayne County has a strong agricultural base in grain (corn, soybeans, oats, wheat, canola), beef, pork, and poultry.
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Local Farm Service Organizations
Extension Office (Purdue CES)
County Administration Building, 401 East Main Street
Richmond, IN 47374
765.973.9281 or 765.973.9283
Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture (Local Office)
823 South Round Barn Road
Richmond, IN 47374
765.966.0191
Wayne County Soil & Water Conservation District
823 South Round Barn Road
Richmond, IN 47374
765.966.0191 Ext. 3
Local Food Sources and Agricultural Tourism
Indiana Grown - database of local Indiana food producers
Indiana Grown - Consumer Awareness Guide
Harvest Calendar: Indiana Fruits & Vegetables
Business of Agriculture
The Chat 'n Chew Cafe - Agronomic News & info for the Corn Belt
Grain Elevators
Cargill AgHorizons |
Harvest Land Co-op 4379 Jacksonburg Road Economy, IN |
State and Federal Government Agencies
Indiana: Department of Agriculture -includes many links to all Indiana farm related agencies, including government offices, Purdue extension links, and weather sites.
Indiana State Board of Animal Health
U. S. Department of Agriculture
For Farm Families
Retirement and Estate Planning for Farm Families
Hoosier Homestead Award - sponsored by the Indiana Office of the Commissioner of agriculture, recognizes farms that have been in the same family for at least 100 consecutive years.
Education and History
AGRICOLA - National Agriculture Library
Agricultural Resources - ideas, resources and links from the American Farm Bureau Foundation
Growing a Nation - History of Agriculture in the United States
History of American Agriculture 1776 to 1990 - by the USDA, timeline for everything from "Life on the Farm", to "Machinery", to "Government Programs"
Purdue: College of Agriculture
Statistics
Census of Agriculture for Indiana
Indiana Agricultural Statistics
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