STATEHOUSE (Aug. 22, 2023) – The Blue-Moser-Pergrem-Geiger Farm in Elkhart County recently received Hoosier Homestead centennial and sequential awards for being in operation since 1847, according to State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka).
"Agriculture is and will continue to be part of Indiana's history and economic success," Abbott said. "This Hoosier family has shown true dedication to their craft and their traditions."
Farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.
"Agriculture makes significant contributions to Indiana's economy, cementing it as an invaluable profession for our state," Mishler said. "I am pleased to represent a community dedicated to continuing their family heritage for decades, and I congratulate the Blue-Moser-Pergrem Geiger Farm for receiving these awards."
These farm families were among 103 awardees recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to agriculture.
Hoosier Homestead award ceremonies are conducted yearly in the spring and summer to commemorate farm families for their legacies and contributions to Indiana's agriculture industry. Since the program started in 1976, the state has honored more than 6,000 farms with this designation.
For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program and to nominate a farm, visit in.gov/isda. Nominations for the March 2024 ceremony are due by Nov. 1.
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State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) represents House District 18,
which includes portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties.
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State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) represents Senate District 9,
which includes portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.
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