STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2021) – Longstanding Clay County family farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington).
Hoosier Homestead Centennial awards were presented to the Harvey Fell Farm, in operation since 1918, and the Edward and Anna Spaeth Farm, in operation since 1921.
"Congratulations to these families for persevering through a drastically changing world and upholding a storied Indiana tradition," Heaton said. "These farms epitomize the hard work and determination that define Hoosier agriculture."
These farming families were among 73 recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
"The agricultural products Indiana farms provide are vital to our community and contribute billions of dollars each year to our economy," Bassler said. "The determination and hard work of these farm families is a credit to their Hoosier spirit. I offer them my congratulations on this impressive milestone."
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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes portions of Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties.
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State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) represents Senate District 39,
which includes Daviess, Martin and Sullivan counties
and portions of Clay, Knox and Owen counties.
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