STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) congratulates the Leedy family from Miami County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The award was presented by Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann at the Indiana Statehouse.
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farming families who have owned and operated the same farm for 100 years or more. Families who have owned a farm for 100 years were presented with centennial awards, while those with 150 and 200 years of ownership were presented with sesquicentennial and bicentennial awards.
The Leedy Farm, located in Miami County, has been in operation since 1869. They received the centennial award for 100 years of ownership.
“As a farm-owner myself, I understand the centrality of the farm in Hoosier communities,” said Rep. Friend. “The Leedy family exemplifies Indiana values with their long-standing farm. I am delighted they have received the Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their valuable and historic contribution to the Miami County agricultural community.”
The program was established in 1976 to acknowledge the contributions made by these farming families to Indiana’s economy, reputation and overall advancement. Since its inauguration, the program has recognized more than 5,000 farms for their dedication to Hoosier agriculture.
Two awards ceremonies are held each year, in the spring and summer, to commemorate the achievements of the many outstanding Hoosier farmers across the state. For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program, visit www.in.gov/isda/2337.htm.
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Rep. Bill Friend represents portions of Cass, Fulton and Miami counties. He also serves as Speaker Pro Tempore.
