Governor Braun highlights tax relief for farmers and make Indiana Healthy Again agenda at Indiana Ag Policy Summit

Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday attended the Indiana Ag Policy Summit and participated in a fireside chat highlighting the tax relief for farmers in SEA 1 and wins for expanding opportunities for farmers in his Make Indiana Healthy Again agenda.

“Indiana farmers feed, clothe, and fuel America, and I’m glad to have the opportunity to share the wins we secured for Hoosier farmers this year: cutting property taxes and creating new opportunities to get fresh, local produce into Indiana schools and homes through our Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative.” - Governor Mike Braun

The Ag Policy Summit comes just days after the announcement that Indiana will soon be the location of a major USDA hub. The decentralization of the USDA is a key piece of President Donald Trump's agricultural policy agenda.

"The selection of Indianapolis as one of five USDA hubs is a testament not only to Indiana being an agricultural powerhouse, but also to it being a great state to live, work and raise a family. The business of farming is strong in our state and the USDA made a great choice in putting its hub in Indiana, where it can be closer to the people it serves." - Governor Mike Braun

The fireside chat was hosted by Courtney Kingery, CEO of Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council.

At the fireside chat, Governor Braun highlighted the initiatives in his Make Indiana Healthy Again agenda focused on helping Hoosiers and schools access fresh, local produce from Indiana farmers. Make Indiana Healthy Again includes executive orders aiming to increase awareness, availability, and access to Indiana’s local fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products.

Governor Braun also highlighted the wins for Hoosier farmers in SEA 1, the property tax bill that he recently signed into law, which includes $116 million in tax breaks for farmers.

This year’s legislative session saw several wins for farmers in the Freedom and Opportunity agenda, including changes to ensure the farmland base rate formula represents the true farm economy and that agriculture property values are determined both transparently and fair.

The Indiana Ag Policy Summit was attended by agriculture leaders, members of the Indiana Congressional delegation, and State Representatives and Senators from across Indiana.