Three Area Farms Receive Homestead Award

(Sunman, Ind.) - Some local family farms are being recognized for their longevity.

 

Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman awarded Wednesday the Hoosier Homestead Awards to 43 farms which have been in operation for more than 100 years.

 

To become a Hoosier Homestead, a farm must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years, consist of 20 acres or more, and produce at least $1,000 worth of agricultural products each year.

 

Three farms in southeast Indiana were given the honor:

 

The Shuter Farm in Dearborn County began in 1869.

 

The Davis Farm in Ripley County began in 1903.

 

The Scholle Farm in Ripley County began in 1911.

 

“It is always a privilege to present these awards and meet such dedicated members of our agricultural community,” said Skillman. “These Hoosier families work tirelessly to help feed, clothe and shelter the world, and we champion their commitment to such an important part of our state’s heritage and future.”

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