STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – Indiana recently honored local farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) and State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette).
"Running a farm isn't an easy job and to do so for more than 100 years takes a tremendous amount of hard work,” VanNatter said. "I’m grateful for these farmers who continue a tradition that makes our state one of the largest agricultural producers in the country."
The Boyer-Garrigues Farm, in operation since 1923, and the George & Lois Wallace Farm, in operation since 1914, both received centennial awards.
"Farming is one of the most important industries in Indiana and contributes more than $35 billion to our state's economy," Alting said. "Throughout the years, these two family farms have remained dedicated to their work and earned this great recognition."
Farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.
These farm families were among 104 awardees recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their dedication to the state's agriculture industry. Hoosier Homestead ceremonies are conducted every spring and summer. The state has honored more than 6,000 farms since the award was established in 1976.
Visit in.gov/isda for more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program and to nominate a farm. Nominations for the March 2025 ceremony are due by Nov. 1.
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State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes all of Carroll and Tipton counties, and
portions of Cass, Clinton, Howard and Tippecanoe counties.
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State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) represents Senate District 22,
which includes Carroll County and portions of Tippecanoe County.
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