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
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
Going Local - database of local Indiana food producers
Harvest Calendar: Indiana Fruits & Vegetables
Indiana Agritourism and Farmers' Market Online Directory
Business of Agriculture
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
Farm Machinery & Technology, a historical timeline
Indiana Farming - by Conner Prairie
A look at Agriculture in Indiana
Agricultural Resources - ideas, resources and links from the American Farm Bureau Foundation
History of American Agriculture 1776 to 1990 - by the USDA, timeline for everything from "Life on the Farm", to "Machinery", to "Government Programs"
Statistics
USDA's Agriculture Fact Book - a compendium of thousands of facts presented in thumbnail essay, chart, table, and map formats that discuss the various aspects of US agriculture. The AFBanswers questions about what Americans eat and what it costs, the structure of agriculture, and rural America, among others. Users can also find detailed organizational information about the Department.
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