Indiana Agriculture

Farm data, grants, and resources for Indiana farmers.

Total Farms
56,600
Avg Farm Size
276ac
Total Ag Sales
$13.3B
Top Crop
Corn

National Rankings

  • #5 Corn
  • #5 Soybeans
  • #3 Popcorn

Top Crops

Corn Soybeans Wheat Hay Tomatoes

Key Challenges

  • Commodity price volatility
  • Consolidation pressure
  • Labor availability
  • Infrastructure for grain storage

Indiana Grants & Programs

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Federal Programs (All States)

EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program)

Financial and technical assistance for conservation practices. Covers cover crops, no-till equipment, nutrient management, and more.

Amount: Up to $450,000 · Deadline: January 15 batching (varies)

CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program)

Rewards farmers already doing conservation with annual payments to do more.

Amount: ~$25/acre annual · Deadline: Annual signup

CRP (Conservation Reserve Program)

Retire environmentally sensitive cropland. Annual rental payments for 10-15 years.

Amount: Annual rental payments · Deadline: General signup (periodic)

USDA Value-Added Producer Grant

For farmers adding value to raw ag products (processing, marketing).

Amount: Up to $75,000 (planning) / $250,000 (working capital) · Deadline: Annual (spring)

Local Food Promotion Program

Supports development of local and regional food systems.

Amount: Up to $500,000 · Deadline: Annual

Specialty Crop Block Grant

Enhances competitiveness of specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, nuts).

Amount: Varies by state · Deadline: Varies

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Indiana State Fair

Location: Indianapolis · When: August

Official Website →

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