STATEHOUSE (Aug. 14, 2025) – Grant County farms were recently honored by the state with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington).
"Maintaining a family farm for more than a century is an incredible achievement," Goss-Reaves said. "It is an honor to help recognize these local families for their hard work and lasting contributions to our agricultural heritage."
Hoosier Homestead awards honor farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years with centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards.
The following farms received Hoosier Homestead awards:
"Agriculture is the backbone of Indiana's economic success," Zay said. "I appreciate the hardworking Hoosier farm families who have spent years feeding our communities, caring for our land and preserving our agricultural history."
These farm families 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. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) represents House District 31,
which includes portions of Grant and Madison counties.
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State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) represents Senate District 17,
which includes Grant, Huntington and Wabash counties.
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