STATEHOUSE (Aug. 24, 2021) – Longstanding Bartholomew County farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) and State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg).
In operation since 1871, the Anthers Farm received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award. The O'Neal-Dickey Farm, in operation since 1919, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award.
"These families deserve this recognition not only for their contributions to our communities, but also to the entire state," said State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville). "They provide an invaluable service to Hoosiers and serve as positive examples to future generations of Indiana farmers, and I commend them for their dedication."
Perfect said these farming families were among 73 recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
"Hoosier farmers generate more than $31.2 billion to our state's economy, making Indiana a national leader in agriculture," Perfect said. "I applaud the farms in Senate District 43 for their dedication to our land and wish them continued success in the years ahead."
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. Families can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards.
Each year, two awards ceremonies are held in the spring and summer commemorating the achievements of farm families across the state. For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program, visit in.gov/isda.
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State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) represents House District 57,
which includes Shelby County and portions of Bartholomew and Hancock counties.
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State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg) represents Senate District 43, which includes all of
Ohio and Jennings counties, and portions of Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Jackson and Ripley counties.
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