Dairy, Livestock and Poultry

Stories about Indiana farmers who raise livestock, including cattle, chickens, hogs and other farm animals.

Cook's Bison Ranch

Farm

How Cook’s Bison Ranch Is Keeping Bison at the Forefront

Hoosiers can see bison up close and personal at Cook's Bison Ranch in Wolcottville.

shrimp farmers

Farm

Thanks to These Farmers, Hoosiers Can Enjoy Fresh, Local Shrimp

Hoosier farmers raise shrimp, feeds demand.

Beneker Family Farms

Farm

Beneker Family Farms is Steaking a Claim

Beneker Family Farms in Brookville produces high-quality, dry-aged beef.

Nestle Plant

Dairy, Livestock and Poultry

Nestlé Plant Uses Indiana Milk to Produce Top Products

The Nestlé Plant in Anderson, Ind. uses the state's milk to produce Nesquik, Coffee-Mate and Boost.

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Indiana turkey farmers

Dairy, Livestock and Poultry

Indiana Turkey Farmers are Committed to Care

Happy birds are a top priority for Indiana turkey farmers.

Eating Indiana ice cream

Dairy, Livestock and Poultry

Here’s the Scoop on Indiana Ice Cream

Indiana, the second largest ice cream production state in the nation, is home to a spectrum of ice cream production from local on farm natural flavors to traditional comfort flavors on the grocery store shelves.

Nesquick

Dairy, Livestock and Poultry

How Does Milk Become Nesquik?

Ever wonder how Nesquik milk goes from the cow to your grocery store shelf? Here are the basic steps of how milk becomes Nestlé products.

Dairy, Livestock and Poultry

A Cut Above at Purdue’s Boilermaker Butcher Block

Animal Sciences students get hands-on experiences at Purdue's Boilermaker Butcher Block.

My Indiana Home Summer 2026 Cover

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