On Monday, July 21, Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will recognize four Indiana livestock producers for their progressive farm practices. They will be among the first farmers to complete the Certified Livestock Producer Program.

The event will kick off the statewide launch of the Certified Livestock Producer Program. The majority of Indiana livestock farmers already implement progressive management practices on the farm. The Certified Livestock Producer Program is a voluntary program that recognizes livestock farmers who are willing to demonstrate publicly their commitment to the environment; animal well-being and food safety; emergency planning; biosecurity and being a good neighbor.

Who:
Lt. Governor Becky Skillman
Acting Indiana Agriculture Director Ken Klemme
Four Indiana pork, dairy, beef and poultry farmers

When: 
Monday, July 21, 2008
9:30 a.m.

Where:
Hardin Farms
4881 West 200 NorthDanville, Ind.

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