STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2025) – The Karst Farm in Huntington County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for being in operation since 1871, according to State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) and State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington).
"Agriculture plays such an important role in our state's history and economy," said Sweet, a member of the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. "These families truly embrace the hard work and dedication it takes to run a farm every single day, and I'm glad they're part of our community."
Hoosier Homestead awards honor farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years with centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial 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."
This farm family was 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. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) represents House District 50,
which includes all of Huntington County, and portions of Miami, Wabash and Wells 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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