STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2021) – The Johnson Farm in Clark County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1921, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown).
"Family farms have played a major part in our state's history and continue to impact our economic success," Payne said. "Indiana's farming community is so strong thanks to Hoosier families like the Johnsons, and their hard work deserves this recognition."
This farming family was among 73 recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
"I would like to congratulate the Johnson Farm on this incredible achievement," Garten said. "My first job was on a farm in Southern Indiana and I still carry that experience with me to this day, so I know it is truly an accomplishment and a show of great dedication and strength to keep a family farm in operation for a century."
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. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) represents House District 66, which includes
all of Scott County, most of Jefferson County and northeastern Clark County.
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State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) represents Senate District 45, which includes
all of Jefferson, Scott and Switzerland counties as well as portions of Clark and Jackson counties.
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