State presents Vanderburgh County farm
with the Hoosier Homestead award
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2024) – The Friedrich Schaefer Farm in Vanderburgh County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for being in operation since 1869, according to State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville).
“Family-owned farms are the backbone of agriculture in our state,” McNamara said. “Hoosiers are truly blessed to have dedicated families operating farms for over 100 years and I am glad we can recognize their efforts with this award.”
Farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150, and 200 years can qualify for the centennial, sesquicentennial, or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.
“Each year, I look forward to seeing local farms that have passed the century milestone be recognized for their amazing achievements,” Tomes said. “I am thrilled to see the Friedrich Schaefer Farm honored through this award for their long-time service to our state and community.”
This farm family was among 104 awardees recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their dedication to the state’s agriculture industry. 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. Nominations for the March 2025 ceremony are due by Nov. 1.
