Nominations now open: Is your family next Indiana Farm Family of the Year?

FRENCH LICK, Ind. — AgriNews and Beck’s are searching for the 28th Indiana Farm Family of the Year.

For nearly three decades, AgriNews and Beck’s have celebrated the dedication and achievements of an outstanding Indiana farm family, spotlighting their exceptional contributions to agriculture and their community.

This prestigious award aims to highlight the pivotal role farm families play in shaping the agricultural landscape and enriching rural life.

“Family farms are the lifeblood of the agriculture industry and the backbone of rural communities,” said Scott Beck, president of Beck’s. “This award honors a family that exemplifies unwavering commitment and service to both.”

Previous recipients of the Indiana Farm Family of the Year award include:

• 1998 — The Kohlhagen Family of Jasper County

• 1999 — The Walker Family of Blackford County

• 2000 — The Bontrager Family of Elkhart County

• 2001 — The Stinson Family of Clinton County

• 2002 — The Ambriole Family of Huntington County

• 2003 — The Schlatter Family of Allen County

• 2004 — The Johnson Family of Orange County

• 2005 — The Perkins Family of LaGrange County

• 2006 — The Bell Family of Wayne County

• 2007 — The Leininger Family of St. Joseph County

• 2008 — The Ring Family of Dubois County

• 2009 — The Minich-May Family of Carroll County

• 2010 — The Mohler Family of Clinton County

• 2011 — The Coy Family of Decatur County

• 2012 — The Hayden Family of Lake County

• 2013 — The Baird Family of Washington County

• 2014 — The Duttlinger Family of Jasper County

• 2015 — The Hadley Family of Allen County

• 2016 — The Clauson Family of Fulton County

• 2017 — The Miller Family of DeKalb County

• 2018 — The Ramsey Family of Shelby County

• 2019 — The Wenning Family of Decatur County

• 2020 — The Everett Family of Boone County

• 2021 — The Stephenson Family of Johnson County

• 2022 — The Schenk Family of Posey County

• 2023 — The Hamilton Family of Vigo County

• 2024 — The Muegge Family of Hancock County

“As a family-owned agricultural business, AgriNews deeply values the crucial role of farm families. We aim to shine a light on their remarkable contributions, both in agriculture and within their communities, while expressing our gratitude to one extraordinary family,” said James Henry, AgriNews executive editor. “It is our privilege to present this award and celebrate the 28th Indiana Farm Family of the Year.”

To nominate a family, scan the QR code or go to https://tinyurl.com/IndianaFarmFamily. The deadline to submit nominations is Oct. 15.

The family will be recognized at the Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention in December and the Purdue Fish Fry in February.

For more information, contact Henry at 815-410-2257 or jhenry@shawmedia.com.