STATEHOUSE (March 30, 2016) — State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) congratulates three local farms for their designation as Hoosier Homestead Award recipients for 100 years or more of family farm ownership.
“Indiana’s agriculture industry is a critical part of our economy,” VanNatter said. “Owning a farm for more than a century is a significant milestone and I am proud to honor these families who are truly worthy of this recognition.”
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.
The following list includes the farms that received Hoosier Homestead centennial awards:
Two awards ceremonies are held each year, in the spring and summer, to commemorate the achievements of farmers across the state. For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program, visit www.in.gov/isda/2337.htm.
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Rep. VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents portions of Carroll, Cass, Howard and Clinton Counties.
Below is a photo of the Briggs (Yerkes Farm) family with the caption: The Briggs family accepts the Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Below is a photo of the Mote (Carl R. Jones Farm) family with the caption: The Mote family accepts the Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
*The Kring family was unable to attend the ceremony.
