County farm bureaus receive ag education, safety grants
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The Indiana Farm Bureau on Monday announced development grants for four county farm bureaus. The funding will be used to support new programs or events designed to promote education and safety in the agriculture industry.
A grant committee selected the recipients based on the financial need for their projects and the potential impact in expanding engagement and visibility within each community.
The Fulton County Farm Bureau received $1,500 to help organize and produce “The Comedy Farm Magic Review,” an ag-based comedy show held during the Fulton County Fair. The goal of the event is to educate the community on the importance of agriculture, and, specifically, provide a unique way to encourage children to understand where their food comes from.
The Hancock County Farm Bureau received $750 to sponsor its Ag Youth Safety Day in partnership with the local FFA chapter at Greenfield Central High School. The event, which took place last fall, aimed to educate students about rural road safety.
The Randolph County Farm Bureau received $1,500 to fund the Cowboy Ethics program at Monroe Central Jr./Sr. High School. The national program, which ran from September 2022 to May 2023, had 600 participants and “used experiential learning to teach youth how to live in a community by showing honor and respect, and living authentically.”
The Warrick County Farm Bureau received $1,500 to host a grain bin safety training for local farmers and emergency responders. The funding was also used to purchase grain rescue equipment for the local township volunteer fire department.
The Indiana Farm Bureau said county farm bureaus are eligible to apply for up to $1,500 in funding each year, and grants are issued quarterly.