Historic farms in Indiana sought for rural preservation award
Officials explain the award recognizes the preservation and continued agricultural use of historic farms and farm buildings in Indiana. Since it was established in 1992, owners of more than 30 historic farms across the state have been honored with the award. Old Fashioned Garden, a Miami County farm southeast of Peru, won the award in 2024.
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Indiana Landmarks and the Indiana Farm Bureau says anyone, including farm owners, can submit a nomination for the Arnold Award, which will be presented during the Celebration of Agriculture at the Indiana State Fair in August. The nomination asks for:
A brief history of the farm and description of its significant historic structures and features, such as the farmhouse, barns, agricultural outbuildings and landscape elements.
A description of how the farm's historic agricultural structures continue to be used in day-to-day farming operations and how they have been preserved or adapted.
High-res digital photographs of the farm and its preserved historic features. Historic images are also welcome.
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Officials say the award winner receives an outdoor marker and feature coverage in 'Indiana Preservation' magazine.
People can submit nominations for the Arnold Award here. Deadline for nominations is April 15.
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