Vanderburgh County Farm Recognized With Hoosier Homestead Awards
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2022) – The longstanding Martin Farm in Vanderburgh County recently received Hoosier Homestead Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards for being in operation since 1858, according to State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville)
“Since before the Civil War, the Martin family farm has served Hoosiers,” Hostettler said. “Dedicated farmers like these helped make Vanderburgh County what it is today.”
The Martin Farm was among more than 100 awardees recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
“Agriculture contributes so much to our state and communities,” Tomes said. “Operating for over 150 years is an incredible accomplishment, and I applaud the Martin Farm for putting in such hard work and truly standing the test of time.”
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 as Hoosier Homesteads.
For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program, visit in.gov/isda.
