Geswein Farm and Land News

Whether you’ve just inherited the family farm – and don’t plan to farm it – or want to retire from farming, but don’t have an heir to pass along the legacy, there are options if you want your farm to stay a farm for the long-term. Agricultural conservation easements protect your land and can be easily integrated into the farm succession, transfer and estate planning process.

Indiana is embracing recommended soil conservation practices in a major way. In 2019, 71% of corn acres and 76% of soybean acres were planted using no till or strip till practices in Indiana. Indiana farmers also used cover crops on roughly 950,000 aces in 2019.

Indiana deer firearm hunting season is upon us. In 2020, the firearm hunting window is from November 14th to November 29th. And we’ve highlighted some key rules for hunters to stay safe and abide the law.

Indiana farmers and landowners will now be allowed to commercially grow and process hemp. Just yesterday, the USDA announced the approval for a new program regarding hemp production. The previous program required hemp growers to partner with a university and acquire a research proposal. Under the new guidelines, farmers can apply to be a commercial producer through the Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC). Applications open next month.

Andrea Schwartz is a local leader working to further agricultural progress. Andrea is the Dean of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, & Applied Science at Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette. She holds a Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education from Purdue University and has nearly 15 years of experience as an agricultural educator.

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