STATEHOUSE (Aug. 23, 2021) – Longstanding Harrison County farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem).
"Family farms are important to our state’s history and economy," Engleman said. "Farmers provide jobs and products for their communities and I congratulate these Hoosiers for carrying on this agricultural tradition for more than a century."
The Leffler Farm, in operation since 1874, received the centennial award and the Reinhardt Farm, in operation since 1871, received the sesquicentennial award.
These farming families were among 73 recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
"I am proud to represent these dedicated farming families," Houchin said. "With the Hoosier Homestead awards, we recognize the hard work and commitment of the farmers who help support and sustain Indiana's agricultural industry. Thank you to these local Hoosier Homestead award recipients for all you do for our local community and the state of Indiana."
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.
-30-
State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) represents House District 70,
which includes most of Harrison County, along with portions of Clark and Floyd counties.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) represents Senate District 47,
which includes Crawford, Orange, Harrison, Perry and Washington counties, and eastern Dubois County.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
