The Indiana Department of Agriculture is celebrating the enduring legacy of agriculture by bestowing Hoosier Homestead awards upon three exceptional farms in Daviess County. These farms, each representing a different facet of agricultural history and evolution, have upheld their commitment to the land for generations.
The Ryan farm was founded in 1861 and is currently operated by Pete Ryan. The farm is located in the middle of Daviess County and consists of about 300 acres. The farm produces a variety of row crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat.
The Graham farm was founded in 1841 and is currently owned by the Graham family, although it is not actively operated by them. The farm is located on both the east side of Washington and out near the White River and consists of 2,800 acres. The farm has been used for a variety of agricultural purposes over the years, including livestock, dairy, and row crops.
The Dove farm was founded in 1888 and is currently operated by Rob Dove and his son Josh. The farm is located in northern Daviess County and consists of about 1,000 acres. The farm produces corn, soybeans, wheat, and Angus cattle.
The owners of all three farms expressed their gratitude for the Hoosier Homestead awards and said that they are proud to continue the tradition of farming in Daviess County. They also expressed their hope that their farms will continue to be operated by future generations.
The Hoosier Homestead awards are presented by the Indiana Department of Agriculture to recognize farms that have been in the same family for at least 100 years and produce at least $1,000 in agricultural products. The awards are intended to honor the contributions of family farms to Indiana's agricultural heritage.
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