STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2025) – Gibson County farms were recently honored by the state with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper).
"The Hoosier Homestead Award embodies the staying power and proud tradition of Indiana’s agricultural heritage," Hostettler said. "These generations-old farms are living, breathing pieces of history in our communities."
Hoosier Homestead awards honor farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years with centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards.
"As a fifth-generation farmer, I know how much time and effort it takes to keep a family farm up and running," Schmitt said. "These families have worked hard from generation to generation and I congratulate them on earning this great honor."
The following farms received Hoosier Homestead awards:
These farms were among 95 awardees recently honored during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fair.
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. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) represents House District 64,
which includes portions of Gibson, Knox and Vanderburgh counties.
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State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) represents Senate District 48,
which includes Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike and Spencer counties.
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