STATEHOUSE (Aug. 20, 2021) – The Tryon Farm in Vigo County recently received Hoosier Homestead Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards for being in operation since 1844, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute).
"Congratulations to the Tryon Farm for persevering through a drastically changing world and upholding a storied Indiana tradition," Heaton said. "This farm epitomizes the hard work and determination that define Hoosier agriculture."
Ford said the Tryon Farm was among 73 recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
"Farms like the Tryon Farm are the reason Indiana continues to be a leader in agriculture," Ford said. "Operating a business for more than a century is an incredible accomplishment and I'm happy to see this family recognized for their years of commitment."
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. Families can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards.
Each year, two awards ceremonies are held in the spring and summer commemorating the achievements of farm families across the state. For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program, visit in.gov/isda.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes portions of Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties.
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State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) represents Senate District 38,
which includes all of Vigo County and northern Clay County.
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