Grow Indiana
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Done.
Indiana is now a national leader in agriculture production and alternative energy, and Mitch has received the "Excellence in American Agriculture Award for his dedication to agriculture throughout the nation.
2004 Roadmap Promise: Done.
Overhaul environmental regulatory system.
State agencies worked together to resolve regulatory issues. Model zoning ordinances were created to ensure agriculture remains a strong component of the economy. As a result, in only two years, the number of livestock have increased up to 8%, generating at least $43 million in local economic activity and creating hundreds of jobs.
2004 Roadmap Promise: Done.
Launch campaign to sell Indiana as the location of choice for agricultural and food processing companies.
Regional meetings have brought together city planners, farmers, economic development leaders, local elected leaders and agribusinesses to develop action plans for food and agriculture. Marketing efforts have led to long-term purchase agreements for corn and soybeans with Taiwan; hundreds of new jobs; and tens of millions invested in plant expansions.
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2004 Roadmap Promise: Done.
Promote production of value-added agricultural products.
Four biodiesel plants, including the world's largest, are under construction - increasing the state's biodiesel production to 100 million gallons. In 2005, Governor Daniels established BioTown, USA in Reynolds. This internationally-known program strives to make the town self-sufficient using agricultural products and by-products.
2004 Roadmap Promise: Started.
Launch "Indiana Grown" campaign.
The Indiana Artisan Development Project is creating a program to work with entrepreneurs to develop a branding program and to identify outlets for products.
2004 Roadmap Promise: Done.
Create an agricultural surplus system.
In 2006, Feeding Indiana's Hungry, a public-private partnership was developed to provide surplus food to soup kitchens and shelters. In the first year, 51,000 pounds of food were donated to nine Indiana food banks.
