STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2023) – Morgan 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.
"Family farms are foundational to Indiana's economy and success," said State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville). "Those who have endured for over a century are especially deserving of recognition for all they contribute to our state."
Farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.
"Maintaining an operation as complex as a farm is hard work," said State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville). "To do so for as long as these families have is remarkable. Congratulations to them on this achievement."
Located in Morgan County, these farms were presented Hoosier Homestead awards:
"As someone who does a bit of farming myself, I know how hard this work is and how special it is for family farms to endure over multiple generations, and I'm grateful to see these family-owned operations recognized for their contributions to our communities and state," said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). "Family farms continue to serve an important role in Indiana's economy, and I'm pleased to congratulate our local awardees on these major milestones."
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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Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) represents Senate District 37,
which includes Morgan County and portions of Johnson, Owen and Putnam counties.
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State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) represents House District 57,
which includes portions of Hendricks, Johnson and Morgan counties.
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State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties.
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