Welcome

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was established as a separate state agency by the Legislature in 2005. Administratively, ISDA reports to the Lt. Governor, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. Major responsibilities include advocacy for Indiana agriculture at the local, state and federal level, managing soil conservation programs, promoting economic development and agricultural innovation, serving as a regulatory ombudsman for agricultural businesses, and licensing grain firms throughout the state.

ISDA has five main divisions:

• Economic Development
• Public Affairs
• Indiana FFA Association
• Soil Conservation
• Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency

Recent News

• July 19 - State agriculture department announces staffing changes
• July 17 - Indiana Grain Indemnity Corporation meeting
• July 12 - Kettler comments on Gov. Holcomb’s agricultural disaster designation request
• July 12 - Gov. Holcomb Requests Agricultural Disaster Designation for 88 Counties
• July 11 - Lt. Governor Crouch concludes trade mission by meeting with Mexico Secretary of Agriculture

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