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| By Wendy McNamara | |||||
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Congratulations to the 104 farms recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards for being owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years. Farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150 and 200 years can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards. Families were recognized during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fair for their dedication to the state’s agriculture industry. |
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Locally, the Papenmeier Farm (pictured right), in operation since 1923, received a centennial award, and the Friedrich Schaefer Farm, in operation since 1869, received a sesquicentennial award.
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.] Agriculture is an integral part of our state’s economic success and so many local families help keep farming traditions alive and well. Congratulations to all the award recipients and I wish you continued success for many more years to come. |
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