STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2022) – The longstanding McLaughlin/LaDue Farm in Vigo County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for being in operation since 1854, according to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute).
"Family farms helped make Indiana one of the top states for agriculture, and many of them are still operating today," Heaton said. "It's important for us to recognize what they've accomplished through generations of hard work and commitment."
This farm family was among more than 100 awardees recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
"Indiana has such a rich agricultural history thanks to establishments like the McLaughlin/LaDue Farm," Ford said. "I truly admire the dedication and perseverance it takes to be in operation for over 150 years, and I congratulate them on this incredible feat."
Farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.
Each year, two awards ceremonies are held in the spring and summer commemorating the achievements of farm families across the state. Since its inception in 1976, more than 5,800 farms received the designation of Hoosier Homestead.
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 Vigo County and northern Clay County.
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