Page 8A THE BEACON October 2018
Honoring Hoosier Homesteads
Eighty-eight families received Hoosier Homestead Awards at the Indiana State Fair this year . This event honored the largest number of farms ever to receive the award .
The Hoosier Homestead Program was created in 1976 by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to honor the state ’ s agricultural heritage . In the past forty-two years , more than 5500 farms have received the honor either at the ceremony held at the Statehouse in March or at the State Fair ceremony in August .
“ These families have a sense of determination that runs generations deep ,” said State Rep . Randy Frye who attended the ceremony . “ It ’ s more than a job to them . It ’ s a calling . Their dedication amidst the technological and scientific advances that have revolutionized the last 100 years of farming sets an incredible example to all Hoosiers .”
To be named a Hoosier Homestead , farms must be owned by the same family for more than one hundred consecutive years . The property must consist of twenty acres or more or produce more than $ 1,000 in agricultural products per year . Awards were given to those who have farms that have been in the family for one hundred , one hundred fifty , and two hundred years . Nine homesteads were honored in our community .
Congratulations to these families who have such a rich heritage .
The Burk Family- Franklin County ( 1918 ), Centennial Award
The Obermeyer Family- Franklin County ( 1891 ), Centennial Award
The Siefert Family- Franklin County ( 1869 ), Centennial Award
The Stenger Family- Franklin County ( 1901 ), Centennial Award
The Hartman Family- Dearborn County ( 1918 ), Centennial Award
The Dennis Family- Ohio County ( 1868 ), Sesquicentennial Award
The Sommer Family- Ohio County ( 1918 ), Centennial Award
The Kegley Family- Ripley County ( 1865 ), Sesquicentennial Award
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The Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce Invites you to our 13th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
Thursday , October 4 At the Lawrenceburg Event Center 11:30 a . m . to 1:00 p . m .
Outstanding women in our county will be honored for their achievements in work and volunteerism . Cost : $ 25.00 per person or Celebrate your own “ Women of Distinction ” in your Company or Organization by reserving A table for 8 : $ 200.00 R . S . V . P . to the Chamber by October 1 , at 812.537.0814
Thanks to Civista Bank UCB and Civista have joined to bring you the best in community banking . Same neighbors . New Name . & Register Publications For their outstanding support as Presenting Sponsors
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November 10 , 2018
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The Brunsman-Moster Family- Ripley County ( 1905 ), Centennial Award
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