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

March 15 - Hoosier Homestead Awards presented to farming families

March 14 - McDonald’s and Indiana’s Family of Farmers Join Together to Celebrate Indiana Agriculture

March 14 - State Soil Conservation Board Meeting

March 8 - Hoosier farming families to be honored at Indiana Statehouse

Feb. 25 - New position created to support agricultural educators

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