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Indiana State Fair's 2024 Featured Farmer Showcase

Indiana State Fair's 2024 Featured Farmer Showcase


By Andi Anderson

The Indiana State Fair's Featured Farmer program for 2024 promises an exciting lineup of fifteen Indiana farm families sharing their diverse agricultural stories. From soybeans to beef, dairy to organic products, and even grapes and honey, these farmers represent the rich tapestry of agriculture in Indiana.

Here's a breakdown of the schedule:

Friday, Aug. 2: Scarborough Farms (LaPorte County) - Soybeans

Saturday, Aug. 3: Paschen Farms Inc. (Cass County) - Pork

Sunday, Aug. 4: Howe Farms (Lake County) - Beef, Pork, and Hops

Tuesday, Aug. 6: Lueken Dairy Farm (Dubois County) - Dairy

Wednesday, Aug. 7: Celtic Glen Heritage Livestock (Owen County) - Beef Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Rabbits

Thursday, Aug. 8: Union Go Dairy (Randolph County) - Dairy

Friday, Aug. 9: Blue Yonder Organic Farm (Hendricks County) - Organic Certified Farm Fresh Products

Saturday, Aug. 10: Kirk Hoffman & Family Farms (Whitley County) - Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Forage Production, and Maple Syrup

Sunday, Aug. 11: Fair Farms and Produce (Hancock County) - Farm Fresh Produce

Tuesday, Aug. 13: Advanced Resources Inc. (Wabash County) - Seed Corn and Seed Beans

Wednesday, Aug. 14: DDH Farms (Randolph County) - Corn and Soybeans

Thursday, Aug. 15: Winzerwald Winery (Perry County) - Grapes and Wine

Friday, Aug. 16: Tree City Bee Company (Decatur County) - Honey Drink, Honey, and Bees

Saturday, Aug. 17: Everett Farms and Seed (Boone County) - Corn

Sunday, Aug. 18: 550 Wagyu (Tippecanoe County) - Beef

The presentations will take place daily from 2:30 p.m. starting August 2nd through August 18th (closed Mondays) at The Glass Barn at the Indiana State Fair. This event provides an excellent opportunity for fairgoers to engage with farmers, learn about different agricultural practices, and gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in farming.

The program aims to showcase the importance of agriculture in Indiana and foster connections between farmers and consumers. It's an initiative deeply rooted in promoting understanding and appreciation for the agricultural community that feeds the world. For more information, interested individuals can visit IndianaStateFair.com.

Photo Credit: Indiana State Fair

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