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Live life with the gate open Live life with the gate open

Hoosier Perspectives: Embracing the unknown in this season of change is exciting.

Apr 15, 2024

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Pictured from left: IASWCD Executive Director Liz Rice, Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and Resilient Indiana Director Meg Leader

What do you want from increased SWCD funding?What do you want from increased SWCD funding?

Apr 8, 2024

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Extreme measures not necessary in conservation Extreme measures not necessary in conservation

Apr 4, 2024

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Passing the torch is bittersweet Passing the torch is bittersweet

byTom J. Bechman

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Farmland property taxes shoot up again Farmland property taxes shoot up again

byTom J. Bechman

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Bill protecting Indiana farmland a good step Bill protecting Indiana farmland a good step

Mar 25, 2024

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