The Laughner/Hancock Farm in Whitestown recently received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for being in operation since 1862, according to State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and State Sen. Phil Boots (R-Crawfordsville).
“The Hancock family has contributed to Indiana’s agricultural history for over 150 years, and I hope to see them continue to succeed,” Schaibley said. “This is an incredible accomplishment, and they deserve to be recognized for withstanding the test of time and passing down family traditions.”
The Laughner/Hancock Farm was among more than 100 awardees recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for their commitment to Indiana agriculture.
“Seeing the Laughner/Hancock farm’s endurance through the profound changes our country has faced over the last 150 years is remarkable and shows their deep roots in Indiana agriculture,” Boots said. “I commend their dedication, as it is their farming leadership that supports our state and communities.”
Farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more can qualify for centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial Hoosier Homestead awards.
Each year, two awards ceremonies are held in the spring and summer commemorating the achievements of farm families across the state. Since its inception in 1976, more than 5,800 farms received the designation as Hoosier Homesteads.
For more information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program, visit in.gov/isda.