FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – The Hille Farm in Allen County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, according to State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne).
Hoosier Homestead awards honor farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150, and 200 years with centennial, sesquicentennial, or bicentennial awards, respectively.
“Agriculture plays a vital role in Indiana’s economy, and it’s only fitting to recognize the dedicated farm families who help drive its success,” Carbaugh said. “Congratulations to the Hille family on this remarkable achievement, and I wish them all the best in the years ahead.”…