STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2025) – The Meyer Farm in Pike County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1895, according to State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) and State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper).
"Indiana farm families have been feeding the world for generations, and we honor them with Hoosier Homestead awards," Ledbetter said. "Even after many years of hard work and commitment to the land, these farmers continue to build our state into the gold standard of American agriculture."
Hoosier Homestead awards honor farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years with centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards.
"As a fifth-generation farmer, I know how much time and effort it takes to keep a family farm up and running," Schmitt said. "This family has worked hard from generation to generation and I congratulate them on earning this great honor."
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. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) represents House District 75,
which includes portions of Gibson, Pike and Warrick counties.
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State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) represents Senate District 48,
which includes Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike and Spencer counties.
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