Congratulations to the longstanding farm families recently honored by the state with Hoosier Homestead awards!
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture presented Hoosier Homestead awards to 95 farm families at the 2025 Indiana State Fair.
Hoosier Homestead awards honor farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years with centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards.
According to ISDA, Indiana is the ninth largest farming state in the country with 94% of its farms being family-owned or operated.
Since establishing the program in 1976, Indiana has recognized more than 6,000 farms for their economic and cultural impact to the state.
Hoosier Homestead ceremonies are held every spring and summer. More information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program and nomination forms are available at in.gov/isda. Nominations for the March 2026 ceremony are due by Nov. 1. Questions may be emailed to HoosierHomestead@ISDA.IN.gov.
