Joseph
Kelsay
Title: Director
Organization: Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Election Category: Appointed November 2009
Office Phone: 317 232 8770
Office Fax: 317 232 1362
Mailing
One North Capitol
Suite 600
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Joe Kelsay, a sixth generation dairy and crop farmer, is the Indiana Agriculture Director for the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.
A graduate of Purdue University in agricultural economics, Kelsay farmed full-time with his father and brother in Johnson County until taking on the role as Director. Beyond his experience in production and business development, Kelsay has held a wide variety of leadership positions in the agriculture industry. He has been involved with Indiana Professional Dairy Producers, Purdue University Dean of Agriculture’s Advisory Council, Young Farmers in Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana FFA Foundation and was a State FFA Vice President. Joe’s wife Amy operates a farm tour business, Kelsay Farm Tours LLC, and he maintains a close connection to all of his family’s agricultural endeavors.
Joe and his wife Amy live in Johnson County with their three children Jenna, Josie and Jack.