Local Farms Recognized with Hoosier Homestead Awards

by Indiana State Senator Vaneta Becker 

Farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more can qualify for the centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards.

In Senate District 50, the Kroeger-Susott Farm, in operation since 1862, received Hoosier Homestead Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards.

Farmers contribute immensely to Indiana’s heritage and economy. We are so fortunate to have such dedicated family farms like Kroger-Susott in our community, and I am thankful for all the hard work they’ve done in our state for over 150 years. It is truly an incredible achievement.

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.

The Study Committees Are Listed Below: 

• All Payer Claims Data Base Advisory Board;
• Indiana Commission for Women;
• Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission;
• Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Interagency Coordinating Council;
• Interim Study Committee on Government;
• Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Human Services;
• The Commission on the Social Status of Black Males; and
• Nonemergency Medical Transportation Commission.

Improving the health of Hoosiers continues to be her top priority. She is especially looking forward to being a part of the committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services, which will be taking a look at issues like our substandard maternal mortality and the potential benefits or consequences of THC products.

The topics being discussed were approved by the bipartisan Legislative Council, which is comprised of 16 voting members – eight from the Senate and eight from the House of Representatives.

To view study committee agendas and stream hearings online, visit iga.in.gov.

To view a list of topics that will be examined by the committees, click here.