By Andi Anderson
Indiana State Senator Scott Alexander recognizes the Felton family farm in Delaware County for their achievement of a Centennial Hoosier Homestead Award. This prestigious distinction honors farms that have remained in the same family for a century, acknowledging the Felton family's dedication to preserving their agricultural heritage.
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program, established in 1976, celebrates the significant contributions of family-owned farms to Indiana's economic, cultural, and social fabric. Senator Alexander commends the Felton farm for a century of continuous operation, highlighting their commitment to a way of life that has shaped the state's identity.
The Hoosier Homestead Award Program offers a pathway for Indiana's family farms to gain recognition for their long-standing dedication to agriculture. To be eligible for this honor, farms must be owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years, encompass more than 20 acres of land, or generate over $1,000 in agricultural products annually.
The program acknowledges this legacy through various award tiers: Centennial for 100 years, Sesquicentennial for 150 years, and Bicentennial for reaching the remarkable milestone of 200 years of family ownership. To learn more about the program or to apply for a Hoosier Homestead Award, visit www.in.gov/isda/2337.htm.
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