STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2019) – Local family farms were recently recognized at the Statehouse for being in operation for more than 100 years, according to State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) and State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver).
The Graham-Scott Farm, located in Bunker Hill and in operation since 1893, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award. The Vincent Farm, located in Amboy and in operation since 1865, received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award.
“Keeping a successful farm in the family for 100 or more years is an amazing achievement,” said State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport). “Generations of these families have put in the work necessary to keep their farms thriving, which has positively impacted our community and state. Congratulations to these families. You are both truly deserving of these awards.”
“Agriculture plays a key role in our state’s history,” Manning said. “This award recognizes the rich heritage of farming in Indiana and honors the investments these families have made to maintain their operations. As a fellow farmer, I wish these families continued success for years to come.”
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. Families can qualify for the centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial award.
Each year, 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 www.in.gov/isda/2337.htm.
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State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) represents Senate District 18, which includes Cass, Fulton and Miami counties and portions of Carroll, Kosciusko and Marshall counties.
State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) represents House District 23, which includes portions of Cass, Fulton and Miami counties.
TOP PHOTO CAPTION: Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch (far left) and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler (far right) present a Hoosier Homestead Award to the Graham-Scott Farm Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Indiana Statehouse. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.
BOTTOM PHOTO CAPTION: Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch (far left) and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler (far right) present a Hoosier Homestead Award to the Vincent Farm Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Indiana Statehouse. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.
