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STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2023) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.
Represented by State Sen. John Ford (R-Terre Haute), State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), four Clay County farms were honored at the Statehouse:
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program honors families who have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. Instituted in 1976, the program recognizes the impact these family farms have made on the economic, cultural and social advancements of Indiana. In the past 47 years, more than 5,800 farms have received the honor.
"I admire these family-owned farms in Clay County for keeping an American tradition going," Ford said. "It is wonderful to see these local farmers sustain their agricultural enterprises for over 100 years. Congratulations to these local farms for this great achievement."
"It's amazing to see so many Hoosier families maintain farms for this long," Morrison said. "They've weathered tremendous change, persevered and are truly deserving of this recognition."
"Having grown up on a farm in Clay County, I can attest to the hard work and determination it takes to keep one operating," Heaton said. "I offer my congratulations and heartfelt thanks for all they've provided Hoosiers these many years."
To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres or produce more than $1,000 of agricultural products per year. The award distinctions are Centennial, Sesquicentennial and Bicentennial – for 100, 150 and 200 years, respectively.
To learn more about the program or to apply for a Hoosier Homestead Award, visit www.in.gov/isda/2337.htm. Photos of the event can be found here.
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State Sen. John Ford (R-Terre Haute) represents Senate District 38,
which include Vigo and Clay counties and a portion of Sullivan counties.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes all of Owen County, and portions of Clay, Monroe and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42,
which includes all of Parke and Vermillion counties, and portions of Clay, Fountain and Vigo counties.
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