INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Fair announced the 2025 Featured Farmers that will be honored at this year’s Indiana State Fair. In its 10th year, this popular program celebrates Hoosier agriculture by connecting consumers with fellow Hoosiers who grow the food they eat. These 15 farm operations represent a variety of regions throughout the state, showcasing different agricultural products and stories throughout the 15-day State Fair, Aug. 1-17 (closed Mondays). “Part of our mission at the Indiana State Fair is to preserve the rich agricultural heritage of Indiana and to connect our fairgoers with the farmers who work tirelessly to feed our communities. We are thrilled to honor our 2025 Featured Farmers and share their inspiring stories with the public,” said Cindy Hoye, executive director of the Indiana State Fair Commission. “This program is a testament to the dedication and passion of Hoosier farmers, and we are grateful to partner with Corteva to bring these stories to life.” Visitors to the Indiana State Fair can attend a live chat in the Glass Barn with a Featured Farmer every day of the fair. To learn more about the farmers, visit IndianaStateFair.com. Here is the complete list of featured farmers, farm products, and their home counties: • Aug. 1 – The DeKryger Family with Belstra Milling (Feed Mill, Transportation), Jasper County • Aug. 2 – The Hart Ranch, (Goats, Goat Soap), Johnson County • Aug. 3 – Sroufe farms, (Hogs, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Trucking), Miami County • Aug. 5 – TST Farms, (Corn, Soybeans), Parke County • Aug. 6 – Winzerwald Winery, (Grapes, Wine, Vineyard), Perry County • Aug. 7 – Crowder Pork, (Pork), Fountain County • Aug. 8 – Stockwell Farms, (Dairy), Steuben County • Aug. 9 – Cripe Family Farms and Animal-Gram, (Reindeer, Mini Pigs, Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Ponies, Turkeys, Alpacas, Rabbits), Wabash County • Aug. 10 – New Generation Dairy, (Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Meat Processing Plant), Gibson County • Aug. 12 – Tippco Farm, (Tilapia), Tippecanoe County • Aug. 13 – Schrock Farms, (Corn, Soybeans), St. Joesph County • Aug. 14 – Jones Family Farm LLC, (Pumpkins, Fresh Cut Flowers, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Row Crops, Vegetables), Wayne County • Aug. 15 – Oak Hill Tree Farm & MRS Farm, (Christmas Tree, Pumpkins, Corn, Soybeans), Montgomery County • Aug. 16 – Horstman Cattle Company, (Beef), Tippecanoe County • Aug. 17 – Harker Family Orchard, (Sweet Corn, Garden Vegetables, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Cherries, Plums), Shelby County. |
