STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2022) – Area legislators today announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program honors families who have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. The program, instituted in 1976, recognizes the impact these family farms have made to the economic, cultural and social advancements of Indiana. Within the past 45 years, more than 5,800 farms have received the honor.
Represented by State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) and State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), two Owen County farms were honored at the Statehouse.
The Jordan farm, represented by Connie Sands, and the Jordan farm, represented by Mary Young, each received Centennial and Sesquicentennial Awards.
"These Owen County farms are a great representation of why Indiana is a nationally recognized leader in agriculture," Bassler said. "Withstanding more than 100 years is quite an accomplishment and certainly deserving of this honor."
"To operate a farm and continue a legacy for 100 years or more is a feat that few can imagine, let alone achieve," Heaton said. "The Jordan farms are true examples of the Hoosier spirit that continues to drive the agricultural industry essential to our state."
To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres or produce more than $1,000 of agricultural products per year. The award distinctions are Centennial, Sesquicentennial and Bicentennial – for 100, 150 and 200 years respectively.
Two Hoosier Homestead award ceremonies are held each year – one at the Statehouse in April and one at the State Fair in August. To learn more about the program or to apply for a Hoosier Homestead award, visit www.in.gov/isda/2337.htm.
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High-resolution photos of the award recipients can be found by visiting www.flickr.com/photos/isda_gov/albums
Note: Not all award recipients attended the ceremony at the Statehouse
State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) represents Senate District 39,
which includes Daviess, Greene, Martin and Sullivan counties, and
portions of Clay, Knox and Owen counties.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes portions of Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties.
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