STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2023) – The longstanding Kenneth Schueler Farm in Adams County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1917, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle).
"Hoosier homesteaders dedicate their lives to being part of something bigger than themselves, and maintain their family's legacy and commitment to agriculture," Lehman said. "Thanks to their hard work, our communities and state are more vibrant and successful. It's important that we recognize the vital role that agriculture plays in our daily lives and continue to support this key industry and those who make it possible."
"To own and operate a family farm for over a century takes an admirable amount of dedication," Holdman said. "It is that kind of work ethic and devotion that makes Indiana one of the most recognized states for agriculture in the nation. I congratulate the Kenneth Schueler Farm for receiving the recognition they deserve for their work."
Farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.
This farm family was among 103 awardees recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to agriculture.
Hoosier Homestead award ceremonies are conducted yearly in the spring and summer to commemorate farm families for their legacies and contributions to Indiana's agriculture industry. Since the program started in 1976, the state has honored more than 6,000 farms with this designation.
For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program and to nominate a farm, visit in.gov/isda. Nominations for the March 2024 ceremony are due by Nov. 1.
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State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) represents Senate District 19,
which includes Adams, Blackford, Jay and Wells counties and a portion of Allen County.
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State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) represents House District 79,
which includes all of Adams County, and portions of Jay and Wells counties.
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