Gray Farm in Fountain County, Indiana was among the 56 farming families honored with a Hoosier Homestead Award in late March. The awards, presented by Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, recognize the commitment of Indiana farming families to the state's agriculture.
Gray Farm, which has been owned by the same family since 1869, received both the centennial and sesquicentennial awards. To qualify for a Hoosier Homestead Award, farms must have been owned by the same family for over 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres. If the farm is less than 20 acres, it must produce over $1,000 of agricultural products per year.
Since the inception of the Hoosier Homestead Award program in 1976, over 6,000 families have received recognition for their dedication to agriculture and their family farming heritage. The awards are a testament to the families' perseverance and commitment to farming, which is vital to Indiana's economy and food security. The awards also inspire the younger generation to carry on the family farming tradition, maintaining Indiana's agricultural legacy.
Photo Credit: Hoosier Homestead Award Program
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