Local farms owned and maintained by the same family for over 100 years were recognized by legislators through the Hoosier Homestead Award. The Brown farm in Martin County received a Centennial Award, while the Hays farm in Greene County received a Centennial and Sesquicentennial Award. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program, established in 1976, honors families who have contributed to Indiana agriculture. To qualify, farms must be owned by the same family for at least 100 years, have more than 20 acres, or produce over $1,000 of agricultural products per year.
