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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. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) and State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville), the Henry G. Wallis farms in Vanderburgh County received Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards.
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.
"Farmers are the backbone of Indiana's economic success," Becker said. "The Henry G. Wallis farms have worked tirelessly for generations to become a long-lasting and respected part of our agricultural community, and I am proud to celebrate all the work they do for our great state."
"Agriculture is more than just a business, it's a tradition and a way of life. Our Hoosier farmers are a national treasure," O'Brien said. "Families who have farmed for generations embody the very best of Indiana, and I'm honored to recognize their contributions."
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. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) represents Senate District 50,
which includes Warrick County and portions of Vanderburgh County.
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State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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