STATEHOUSE (Aug. 14, 2025) – The John C. and Susan R. Parsley Farm in Brown County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for being in operation since 1837, according to State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) and State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford).
"Farm families like the Parsleys are the backbone of Indiana's agriculture," Hall said. "The dedication and hard work it takes to maintain a family farm across generations is to be commended, and I'm proud to honor their legacy and commitment to our community."
Hoosier Homestead awards honor farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years with centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards.
"Given that agriculture contributes an estimate $35 billion to Indiana's economy, it is important to recognize and thank our farm families" Koch said. "The Parsleys have been strong representatives of Hoosier agriculture for well over a century. I am proud to represent a family that has shown such a great dedication to our community and state."
This farm family was among 95 awardees recently honored during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fair. Click here to view photos from the event.
Hoosier Homestead ceremonies are conducted every spring and summer. Since establishing the program in 1976, Indiana has recognized more than 6,000 farms for their economic and cultural impact to the state.
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.
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State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) represents House District 62,
which includes all of Brown County, and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties.
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State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) represents Senate District 44,
which includes Brown, Jackson, Lawrence and Orange counties, and portions of Monroe County.
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