Indy Standard

The F. Park Ammerman Farm in Wayne County has been honored with a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for its continuous operation since 1919, according to State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) and State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond).

"Indiana is truly fortunate to have such dedicated farmers, and I congratulate the F. Park Ammerman Farm for this amazing accomplishment," Barrett stated. "I wish them continued success and thank all farmers for their longstanding support of Hoosier agriculture."

Farms that have been owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150, or 200 years can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial, or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.

"Farms like the F. Park Ammerman Farm are the backbone of our agricultural industry," Raatz remarked. "Because of farms like theirs, we are one of the top agricultural states in the nation, and I am glad to be able to recognize them for their hard work through the generations."

This farm family was among 104 awardees recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their dedication to the state's agriculture industry. Hoosier Homestead ceremonies are conducted every spring and summer. The state has honored more than 6,000 farms since the award was established in 1976.

For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program and to nominate a farm, visit in.gov/isda. Nominations for the March 2025 ceremony are due by Nov. 1.