We are proud to announce that Beck’s Superior Hybrids will be one of the major sponsors in the upcoming Indiana “Ag Matters Day”, being held at Indiana Farmfest at the Tipton County 4-H Fair Grounds in Tipton, IN on Thursday September 15, 2005. The Indiana “Ag Matters Day” forum will begin at 9:00 am with a closing presentation at 3:00 pm.

Visitors to the show will learn first hand the most up-to-date information concerning Indiana’s strategic plan for agriculture directly from our newly formed State Department of Agriculture. Scheduled presentations include Lieutenant Governor, Becky Skillman, State Director of Agriculture, Andy Miller, and Deputy Director of Agriculture, Beth Bechdol. Additionally, those attending the first annual Indiana Farmfest Farm Show will learn of the economic impact of bio-energy on the state of Indiana from industry leaders such as Mike Jackson, Facilitator; CEO, AgriBusiness Group Inc., Charlie Smith, CEO, Country Mark Coop, Phil Lambert, Executive Director, National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, and Tom Verry, Director of Outreach and Development for the National Biodiesel Board. In conclusion, discussions from our U.S. leaders on our Federal Farm Policies and how they will affect farmers all across the U.S. will be shared and our own Governor of Indiana, Mitch Daniels, has been invited to provide us with a wrap up of events.

Beck’s Hybrids supports our agricultural leaders in their efforts to improve Indiana agriculture”, said Scott Beck, Vice President of Beck’s Hybrids. “We invite you to join us and ask for your support at the Indiana “Ag Matters Day” at Indiana Farmfest, September 15, 2005.”

Beck’s Hybrids is a regional family-owned seed company established in 1937 and provides farmers throughout Indiana, as well as the bordering counties of the surrounding states, the highest quality seed for corn, soybeans, wheat and forages. Beck’s has been a leader in providing their customers the newest in seed technologies.

Indiana Farmfest will be held September 13 th through the 15 th in Tipton County, Indiana. The inaugural year of the event will feature approximately 300 companies on more than 100 acres of demonstrations and displays.