STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2023) – Harrison County farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years were recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to area legislators.
"Maintaining a business for such a long period of time and through multiple generations requires talent, passion and knowledge," said State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown). "These Hoosiers have shown so much adaptability, staying competitive and up-to-date through a century and more."
Farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.
Located in Harrison County, these farms were presented Hoosier Homestead awards:
"These farms have made a lasting impact on our community and state for over a century, and Hoosier Homestead awards recognize our farmers' contributions to helping Indiana's agriculture industry grow," said State Sen. Gary Bryne (R-Byrneville). "As an award recipient myself, I understand the challenges these families have faced to stay in operation and thank them for their hard work."
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 Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) represents Senate District 47,
which includes most of Floyd County and Harrison and Washington counties.
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State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) represents House District 70,
which includes all of Harrison County, and portions of Clark, Floyd and Washington counties.
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