Three Dubois County farms honored with Hoosier Homestead awards

Three Dubois County farms were among the 135 farming families presented with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.

To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres. If less than 20 acres, the farm must produce more than $1,000 of agricultural products per year. Indiana farms may qualify for three honors: the Centennial Award for 100 years of ownership, the Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years of ownership, and the Bicentennial Award for 200 years of ownership.

The Feldmeyer-Meyer farm, established in 1871, received a Sesquicentennial Award

The Meyer farm, established in 1871, received a Sesquicentennial Award

The Rahman farm, established in 1926, received a Centennial Award

Since the program’s inception in 1976, over 6,400 families have received the Hoosier Homestead Award. Often, a Hoosier Homestead farm is easily recognized as most recipients proudly display their awarded sign on their property.

“Each of our Hoosier Homestead farms carries the same legacy, built by one generation for the next,” said Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “My own farm still has a while to go before it’s eligible for this award, so I know firsthand the commitment and dedication it reflects. Congratulations and thank you to each Hoosier Homestead recipient for your dedication to Indiana agriculture.”