STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 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. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport).
"Hoosier homesteaders have shown what it takes to be successful in maintaining a farm for generations," Jordan said. "Agriculture is deeply rooted in Indiana's heritage, and I congratulate these local Hoosiers on all of their hard work."
Farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.
The following farms received Hoosier Homestead awards:
"Agriculture is an integral part of Indiana's history and economic success," Donato said. "These three family farms deserve to be recognized for being a part of this success for over a century. I congratulate them on this amazing achievement and thank them for all they continue to do for our state."
The local 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. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) represents House District 17,
which includes all of Fulton County, and portions of Marshall and Pulaski counties.
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State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) represents Senate District 18,
which includes Cass, Fulton and Miami counties, and portions of Howard and Kosciusko counties.
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