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Contact: Samantha Deese, Press Secretary
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Emily Mertz, Press Secretary Intern
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STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2025) – 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. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) and State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City), the Fisher farm in Randolph County received a Sesquicentennial Award.
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program honors families who have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. Instituted in 1976, the program has recognized more than 6,000 family farms that have impacted Indiana's economic, cultural and social advancement.
"Reaching this impressive milestone takes time and dedication for generations," Alexander said. "It is wonderful to see hardworking families like the Fisher family be recognized and honored for their vital contributions to our state and agricultural community."
"As many Hoosiers know, farming can be a challenging industry that requires hard work and commitment," Prescott said. "As someone who grew up in a farming family, I have great admiration for Hoosier farmers who put in years of effort to help feed our communities, boost our economy and provide jobs throughout the state of Indiana."
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.
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ATTENTION MEDIA: Photos of the event can be found here. According to ISDA, all family photos will be available online by March 28, 2025.
State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) represents Senate District 26,
which includes Delaware and Randolph counties.
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State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33,
which includes all of Blackford and Randolph counties,
and portions of Delaware, Henry and Jay counties.
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