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While in Knox Co earlier this week, I spent some time with Mike Jacob. Mike is working on training an AI camera to see ripe watermelon and cantaloupe in order to develop a robotic harvester to harvest these delicious crops more efficiently. Thanks for having me, TerraForce.

Thank you to Foreign Ag Service's International Climate Hub for organizing today's visit to Lamb Farms with a Japanese delegation. We were able to discuss the benefits of soil health practices like cover crops and no-till as well as tour the composting facility.

Harvest is in full swing here in the Hoosier State! Unsure what to do when meeting large farm equipment on the roads? Here are some quick tips to ensure you are prepared this fall: ⚠️ Stay alert 🚜 Be patient 🌽 Don't tailgate farm equipment 🚗 Don't pass in a no passing zone

Hey Hoosiers, remember to buckle up and put the phone down this Harvest season! Keep your eyes up, seatbelt on and slowdown this Harvest! #BUPDIN #SafeHarvestIN Learn more: bit.ly/3Rd2ZXf or bupdin.com

Indiana Dept of Ag Director Don Lamb is now moderating a panel covering biofuels with experts U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath and Farm Gate Insights Paul Bertels.

Hoosier Ag Today caught up with Don Lamb, Indiana Dept of Ag Director, during the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting in downtown Indianapolis. Lamb shared some of the ag policy discussions that have taken place this week in Indy. #CultivatingCommonGround hoosieragtoday.com/2024/09/24/don…

Fun afternoon in the field yesterday with Arizona Department of Agriculture Director, Paul Brierley talking all things Hoosier and Arizona agriculture. 🌽🌵

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Working in the agriculture industry can present many unique pressures, and it can be amplified during busy seasons like harvest. Mental health matters. Find resources if you or someone you know is struggling → bit.ly/4hbXuTg

.Foreign Ag Service hosted another successful trade mission to Morocco last week. While there we made connections with the Port of Tanger Med where we were able to share progress of Indiana's developing container handling capabilities. Honored to be involved.

We were glad to join Don Lamb, Director of Indiana Dept of Ag, for a virtual discussion about PFAS, workforce, and how to maintain a healthy agriculture economy. We appreciate your time and look forward to collaborating on policy discussions to keep Indiana moving forward.

Had a great time at Indiana Farm Bureau's annual convention last night. Indiana Farm Bureau is an invaluable partner and an exceptional voice for Indiana's 94,000 farmers. Thanks for having me!

Great meeting with the Peru Minister of Ag H.E. Ángel Manuel Manero Campos yesterday to discuss how we can increase trade volume between our state and Peru. Peru is the US’ #28 ranked export market for US ag products - Looking forward to developing our relationship further.

Honored to have been re-appointed by the Mike Braun-Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith administration. Together, we are committed to building on past successes, overcoming new challenges and ensuring a thriving future for agriculture in Indiana. brauntransition.com/2024/12/23/gov…

ISDA, in partnership with Indiana Economic Development Corp. , is hosting an Indiana Pavilion at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. Snack and confectionery companies are invited to exhibit in this pavilion alongside fellow Indiana companies in May. 🔎 Find more → bit.ly/4gCpdf0

Happy #NationalFFAWeek! 🌱 To kick off celebrations in the Hoosier State, the Indiana FFA State Officers met in the Statehouse to receive a proclamation and resolution declaring Feb. 15-22 FFA Week. 🔎 Read more → bit.ly/40YuVBr

Happy #NationalAgDay!

Take your daughter to work day yesterday! Faith and I enjoyed a busy day downtown.

#Plant2025 has started on Lamb Farms in Boone Co! ISDA and our agency partners want to encourage safety around farm equipment - 94,000 farmers will travel rural and state roads this spring moving from field to field! 🚜   For more safety tips click here: bit.ly/3Ri30rJ

Thanks so much for hosting me this week! Nothing better than talking to young people about agriculture.

Hoosiers ♥️ basketball and we aren’t scared of a little Thunder! ISDA Director Don Lamb challenged OK Dept of Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur to a friendly swap of a basket of Indiana Grown products for the winner of the NBA Finals! #YesCers