Ind. Gov. Braun Announces $1 Billion Agriculture, Life Sciences Initiative to Spur 100,000 Jobs Over 10 Years03/18/2026A record-breaking $1 billion investment in agriculture and life sciences has been announced by Indiana Governor Mike Braun. The commitment has a goal of creating 100,000 high wage jobs over the course of 10 years while making Indiana a leader in human, plant, animal, and environmental health. The initiative is anchored by numerous global partner organizations.