STATEHOUSE – State Representative Rhonda Rhoads (R-Corydon) congratulates the Boldt-Fell and Glaze families for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The awards were presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann in the Farm Bureau Building at the Indiana State Fair.
This program recognizes farming families that have owned and operated the same farm for 100 years or more. The Boldt-Fell Farm, located in Harrison County, was established in 1897 and received the centennial award for over 100 years of ownership. Also in Harrison County, the Glaze Farm has been in operation since 1813 and received the bicentennial award for over 200 years of ownership.
“Agriculture is the major part of our state’s heritage, and I commend these families for their dedication to growing this industry,” said Rep. Rhoads. “Farming can be a difficult job sometimes, but it is extremely important to our state and local economies. I applaud these families for their hard work and commitment to Indiana; it has not gone unnoticed.”
In 1976, the program was first established to acknowledge Indiana’s farming families that have made contributions to the economy, culture and the state’s overall advancement. Since the program’s inception, roughly 5,000 farms have been recognized for their dedication to Hoosier agriculture.
Each year, two award ceremonies are held; one at the Statehouse in February and the other held at the Indiana State Fair in August. For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program or to nominate a family for the award, visit www.in.gov/isda/2337.
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Rep. Rhoads represents portions of Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties.
Note to the Editor: Below are photos of the Boldt-Fell family (first photo) and the Glaze family (second photo) joined by Rep. Rhoads and Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann at the Hoosier Homestead Awards ceremony.
