INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Kendell Culp’s (R-Rensselaer) legislation to create an online hub to improve Hoosiers’ access to agricultural related information, grant opportunities and data on lost farmland was signed into law.
Currently, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is made up of five divisions and various other programs and initiatives. Culp said House Enrolled Act 1149 will create a one-stop shop to streamline information, helping Hoosier farmers better navigate state and federal agricultural resources, grant applications, regulatory checklists and an updated inventory on lost farmland.
“We rely heavily on the agricultural community that employes thousands of Hoosiers and contributes billions to the state’s growing economy,” Culp said. “I authored this legislation in hopes of making it easier for farmers to find the resources and support they need to keep their farms thriving and this important tradition alive.”
In addition, this portal, maintained by the ISDA, will give users updates on agricultural reports and the option to provide feedback on services, regulations and tools of the department.
To learn more and follow legislative proceedings, visit iga.in.gov.
Culp represents House District 16, which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
