State Fair Featured Farmers lineup announced

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair and Corteva announced the 2026 Featured Farmers lineup, putting the spotlight on the faces behind Indiana agriculture.

Fifteen farm families from across the state will be featured Aug. 7-23, with the fair closed on Mondays.

“Indiana would not be what it is today without the strong legacy of farm families who help care for the land, put food on our tables and support our local economy,” said Audrey Grimm, chief people officer at Corteva.

“We’re so proud to support the Featured Farmers program to help shine a light on the many contributions of farmers to our local communities and way of life.”

Fairgoers can attend a daily live chat in the Glass Barn with the Featured Farmer of the day.

• Aug. 7: Maplewood Farms LLC, Union County — maple syrup, timber, maple sugar, maple craft soda and maple gifts.

• Aug. 8: Greer Farms, Gibson County — soybeans, produce and watermelons.

• Aug. 9: Fischer Farms, Dubois County — beef, pork and poultry.

• Aug. 11: Chism Family Farm, Howard County — corn, soybeans and sweet corn.

• Aug. 12: Hasting Plants, Posey County — annual and perennial flowers and plants.

• Aug. 13: Schoettmer Prime Pork Farm, Tipton County — pork.

• Aug. 14: P.E. Brocksmith and Son Farm, Knox County — corn and soybeans.

• Aug. 15: Sennett Cattle, Montgomery County — beef, corn and soybeans.

• Aug. 16: Promise Keeper Farms, Noble County — lavender and lavender products.

• Aug. 18: The Seedlings Flower Farm, Monroe County — flower farm, u-pick and flower truck.

• Aug. 19: Yellow Tree Farm LLC, Rush County — custom pork, pumpkins and drone spraying.

• Aug. 20: Stuckwish Family Farms, Jackson County — watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, pumpkins, gourds and flowers.

• Aug. 21: Dague Dairy Farm, Fulton County — dairy.

• Aug. 22: Morning Harvest Produce, Washington County — lettuce, leafy greens, herbs and salad kits.

• Aug. 23: Ault Farms Inc., Fulton County — row crops and beef.