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BCCDKY is a proud partner of the Boone County Farm Tour. Each year, this event highlights several of our finest working and historic farms. This self-guided tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about one of our most important industries. It's fun for all ages!

Visit the Boone County Farm Tour Facebook page for more information and check out our gallery page for pictures from last year's tour!

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The Boone County Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of Boone County's diversified family farms, all open to the public on one big day. There will be farm tours, demonstrations, and of course fresh local sales of produce and more. There's no beginning or end to the stroll, just choose which farms to see and hit the road. The stroll is a free, family friendly event that will satisfy your local food cravings and curiosities.

Participating farms are listed in the brochure .  Use it as your guide for the day and as a way to help you plan your travels.

Boone County Farm Stroll

Sunday, October 1, 2023 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) ( CDT )

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The Boone County Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of Boone County's diversified family farms. This is a free, family-friendly educational event. There will be farm tours and demonstrations, local food sales, and a chance to learn what makes each local farm unique. Use the brochure and map to help plan out your day.

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For the fifth time in six years, Luke Bryan is bringing his popular Farm Tour to Iowa.

The country music superstar announced on Wednesday that Schnell Family Farms, 9016 N. 19th Ave. W, northeast of Colfax in Jasper County, will host his Farm Tour concert on Thursday, Sept. 21.

Video above: Luke Bryan fans line up hours before Boone concert

It's the 14th year for Bryan's nationwide Farm Tour, which has previously made stops in Boone County (2017, 2018, 2022) and Linn County (2021). Those shows have drawn crowds of up to about 20,000.

The tour was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

Iowa is the third leg of this year's tour, which kicks off Sept. 14 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Other 2023 Farm Tour dates: Sept. 15 in Millersport, Ohio, Sept. 22 in Brooklyn, Wisconsin, and Sept. 23 in Eyota, Minnesota.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. May 4.

Visit 9 Farms In One Day On This Fun-Filled Tour In Kentucky

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Kentucky is made up of acre upon acre of farmland, much of which has been an agricultural resource for decades. Our local farms and the families who run them are the backbone of our state, and many of these properties now open up their gates so the public can learn about and appreciate their hard work. Boone County in northern Kentucky has many of these farms, and on June 22, 2019, several of them are participating in a fun-filled farm tour. This free, self-guided event takes you to a variety of places and it’s packed with fun for the whole family.

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The Boone County Farm Tour in Kentucky is a fun-filled family event that will delight both locals and visitors looking for an excellent day trip adventure. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22, 2019, and head out to visit any (or all) of these nine farms to learn more about the important role agriculture plays in the Bluegrass State. Have you participated in this farm tour in years past? Share your experience with us in the comments!

For more information on the tour, visit its website here and follow along on Facebook here . The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then be sure to visit the Boone County Farmer’s Market from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. afterward.

Boone County Farmer’s Market Address: 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY 41005

If you love these types of excursions, check out the six Kentucky horse farm tours featured in our previous article here .

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NKY shows off its agricultural side: Guide to the farm tours

As summer beckons, you're making vacation plans. Instead of packing up for a day of baking at the beach or a busy day standing in line at an amusement park; check out what's in your own backyard.

This summer, Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties are showing off their agricultural sides with their free annual self-guided farm tours.

Boone County Farm Tour

► WHEN: Rain or shine, 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23

► DETAILS:   http://bit.ly/BooneCountyFarmTour

► PARTICIPATING FARMS: Jane's Saddlebag, Brianza Gardens & Winery, Boone County Extension Environmental and Nature Center, Ryan Raised Farm, Verona Vineyards and Wind View Farm.

This year focuses on farms in southern Boone County.

The Boone County Extension and Environmental & Nature Center will host horticultural demonstrations for commercial farmers and backyard fruit and vegetable enthusiasts. 

Experience history, a little slice of Italy with vineyard tours, and get an up-close view of sheep, cattle and chicken operations. Throughout the tour see how many of the more than 90 barn quilts you can spot on Boone County barns.

A Farm Tour Celebration will follow at 3-5 p.m. at the Boone County Farmer's Market. There will be live music, free food, children's activities and market vendors.

Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour

► WHEN:  Rain or shine, 9 a.m to 3 p.m. July 21

► DETAILS:   http://bit.ly/CampbellBackroads

► PARTICIPATING FARMS: Misty Ridge Farm, Neltner's Farm, Camp Springs Vineyard & Winery, StoneBrook Winery, Little Rock Farm, Cork N Mane Farm, TC Farm, Flagg Spring Ranch, 12 Mile Creek Winery, Seven Wells Vineyard & Winery, Casson and Ahrman Farm and Awesome Place Farm.

 This year's tour features 13 farms and other stops sprawled throughout the southern end of the county including the 60 raised garden beds at the Campbell County Detention Center.

See and learn about horses and have a pony ride; taste fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jellies and jams, and wines. Also, you'll find out where the beef comes from.

Kenton County Farm Tour

► WHEN: Rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 15 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 16.

► DETAILS:   http://bit.ly/KentonCoFarmTour

► PARTICIPATING FARMS: Atwood Hill Winery, Ed-Mar Dairy Farm, Free Radical Ranch, Honey Locust Farm, Milestones Farm, Morningview Heritage Farm, Poverty Hollow, Redman Farm & Winery, Rising Phoenix Farm and School House Bees.

The tour, still in the planning stages, will offer behind-the-scenes glimpses into the county's working farms. So far the tour will include opportunities to see the workings of a dairy and honey farm, as well as tours of local vineyards.

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High Country Farm Tour

The Farm Tour connects the public with local food sources, teaches consumers how food grows, and allows all of us to celebrate agricultural heritage while enjoying our rural landscape. In 2014, the Tour featured 20 diverse farms across three counties in the High Country. 

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The Farm Tour is a program of Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture , an non-profit organization located in Boone, N.C., that is  dedicated to strengthening the High Country's local food system by supporting women and their families with resources, education, and skills related to sustainable food and agriculture.

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• Research which farms on the Farm Tour Site you would like to visit & plan your route.
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Enjoy a lazy day on the river as you embark from Ice Harbor, Dubuque, IA on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, and cruise the Mississippi River on the Celebration Belle. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a full hot buffet and live music of the Classic Oldies as you soak in the beautiful scenery along the river during the four-hour cruise.

The bus will leave from the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau building located at 1925 S. Meridian Road, Rockford at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $100 per member and $110 per non-member which includes the cost of motor coach transportation, lunch with dessert, and the show. Our estimated return time is 5:00 p.m. at the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau.  Trip is Full!

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Join us as we travel to the Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, WI on Friday, November 8, 2024, for a delicious lunch and a production of “Miracle on 34th Street”. “Based on the beloved Christmas movie, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET is a big brassy Broadway musical with a heart. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs a new Santa. Enter Kris Kringle – a sweet and jolly old man who claims that he is the real Santa Claus. Thus begins this funny, warm, tuneful, and inspirational musical as Kris has to prove his claim in court and teach his cynical neighbor and her daughter to believe in the goodness and love that is Christmas. Written by Meredith Willson, the creator of THE MUSIC MAN, this is an unforgettable musical version of a classic Christmas tale.”  You will have a choice of Chicken and Ribs, Seared Duck or Steak Diane. The bus will leave from the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau building located at 1925 S. Meridian Road, Rockford at 8:30 a.m., and pick up at the Cherryvale Mall overflow parking lot at 8:45 a.m.  The cost is $115 per member and $125 per non-member which includes the cost of motor coach transportation, lunch and the show.  Our estimated return time is 6:30 p.m. at the Cherryvale Mall and 7 p.m. at the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau.  Registrations are due by Friday, September 27, 2024.   Seats are limited to the first 48 people.

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Farm Management Tour: July 17, 2024

Learn about innovative farm management strategies, new technologies for improving efficiency and productivity, ways to ensure a successful transition of farm operations to the next generation. Join us at the 91st annual Purdue Farm Management Tour and reception honoring the 2024 Indiana Master Farmers in Randolph County (Winchester), Indiana on Wednesday, July 17th.

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Stay Tuned for Possible Basis Swings This Summer

by James Mintert and Josh Strine

Since early May, Indiana corn basis has flattened or improved modestly, depending on the location. Corn basis levels throughout Indiana remain well below their three-year average as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. Although basis levels remain below their multi-year average, basis has risen sharply since the low points observed last fall. For example, when measured from its fall low to early June, central Indiana corn basis increased by $0.65/bu. which was $0.16/bu. more than the average basis increase of the prior three years. Similarly, July corn basis at Indiana ethanol plants over the same period improved by about $0.68/bu. compared to an average increase of just $0.48/bu.

Similar to corn, Indiana soybean basis levels remain below the multi-year average (figures 3 and 4). Also, like corn, soybean basis levels have increased sharply since the lows established during last fall’s harvest. One notable difference between this year’s corn and soybean basis changes since fall is that, unlike corn, the increase in soybean basis from last fall to early June has been about equal to or a bit less than average. For example, central Indiana soybean basis has improved by about $0.86/bu. from its fall low to early June vs. an average increase of about $0.89/bu. Soybean processor basis over the same time rose about $0.90/bu. compared to an average increase of just over $1/bu.

The corn and soybean basis charts provide a note of caution for producers still holding old crop inventories. Historical analysis indicates that basis predictability drops off sharply by late June and early July. The charts suggest that, on average, corn and soybean basis weakens as the growing season progresses. In reality, basis levels for the rest of the summer will be heavily influenced by Corn Belt growing conditions and crop production expectations which could lead to wide swings in basis between now and the end of the storage season. As always, be sure to visit the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Crop Basis Tool to check current corn and soybean basis levels and historical basis trends in your local area.

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Related resources, corn & soybean basis continue to strengthen despite being significantly weaker than historical basis levels.

In recent weeks, corn basis has continued to strengthen steadily at many locations across the eastern Corn Belt. For example, corn basis in central Indiana for the second week of May was $0.22/bu. under July ’24 corn futures. This is $0.13/bu. stronger than the first week of March.

Corn & Soybean Basis Steady to Slightly Stronger Across the Eastern Corn Belt

In recent weeks, corn basis has been steady to slightly stronger across much of the eastern Corn Belt. For example, corn basis in central Indiana for the second week of April was $0.18/bu. under May ’24 corn futures.

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The Purdue Crop Cost and Return Guide offers farmers a resource to project financials for the coming cropping year. These are the March 2024 crop budget estimations for 2024.

(Part 2) Indiana Farmland Cash Rental Rates 2023 Update

Purdue ag economists Todd Kuethe, James Mintert and Michael Langemeier discuss cash rental rates for Indiana farmland in this, the second of two AgCast episodes discussing the 2023 Purdue Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey results.

(Part 1) Indiana Farmland Values 2023 Update

Purdue ag economists Todd Kuethe, James Mintert and Michael Langemeier discuss Indiana farmland values on this, the first of two AgCast episodes discussing the 2023 Purdue Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey results. Each June, the department of agricultural economics surveys knowledgeable professionals regarding Indiana’s farmland and cash rental market.