News release from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

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*NEWS RELEASE
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


_Trainings__availableto livestock__producers_

*INDIANAPOLIS (March 4, 2020)* The Indiana State Department of Agriculture [ [link removed] ] is conducting three trainings for livestock producers interested in the Certified Livestock Producer Program [ [link removed] ].

This voluntary program is open to all livestock species and recognizes producers that go above and beyond in their farm management in the areas of environmental stewardship, animal well-being, biosecurity, emergency planning and community relations.

"We are proud to say that the number of Certified Livestock Producers who have completed this training grow each year, currently we are up to 145 producers," said Bruce Kettler, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director."This program is a great opportunity to become prepared and master safety protocols in the event of an emergency. I encourage all livestock producers to look into this program and see if it is a good fit for them, their families and their farm."

To become certified, producers will have to work with their veterinarian to develop a biosecurity plan and meet with their local fire department to create an emergency management plan. They will also be responsible for conducting a self-assessment in several areas, as well as participating in their industrys quality assurance program, such as Beef Quality Assurance or Pork Quality Assurance Plus.

Once a producer completes the certification and is approved by the department, they will be eligible to receive the official Certified Livestock Producer signage and will be invited to attend an award ceremony at the Indiana State Fair.

The following list includes the Certified Livestock Producer trainings.

"*Friday, March 13, 2020*"


* When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (ET)
* Where: Elkhart County Purdue Extension office, 17746 Country Road 34 # E, Goshen, IN 46528
* Click here [ [link removed] ] to register

*"Tuesday, March 17, 2020"*


* When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET)
* Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, 2743 W. State Road 352, Boswell, IN 47921
* Click here [ [link removed] ] to register

*"Friday, March 27, 2020"*


* When: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (ET)
* Where: Johnson County Purdue Extension office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, IN 46131
* Click here [ [link removed] ] to register

To register, visit www.isda.in.gov [ [link removed] ]or call 317.220.3711.

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*"TheIndiana State Department of Agriculture [ [link removed] ](ISDA) was established as a separate state agency by the Legislature in 2005. Administratively, ISDA reports toLt. Governor Suzanne Crouch [ [link removed] ],who also serves as Indianas 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."

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