The Indiana State Fair and Corteva announce the 2026 Featured Farmers who will be honored during this year’s Indiana State Fair.
The program continues to highlight the people behind Indiana agriculture and give fairgoers the chance to meet the Hoosier farmers and producers who power the state’s agricultural industry across a wide range of products. Now in its eleventh year, the Featured Farmers program recognizes 15 farm families from across Indiana. Each operation represents a different region of the state and a wide range of agricultural products.
Throughout the 15-day Indiana State Fair, August 7 - 23, with the Fair closed on Mondays, each farm family will be highlighted and will share their story with visitors.
“The Indiana State Fair exists to celebrate Indiana agriculture and the people who make it possible,” said Ray Allison, Executive Director of the Indiana State Fair Commission. “Our Featured Farmers program allows guests to connect directly with Hoosier farm families and learn more about the dedication it takes to grow the food we rely on every day. We are proud to continue this tradition and grateful for Corteva’s partnership in helping tell these stories.”
Fairgoers can attend a daily live chat in the Glass Barn with the Featured Farmer of the day. Guests will also have opportunities throughout the fair to meet the farm families, learn about their operations, and ask questions about the work they do.
More information about each farm family is available at IndianaStateFair.com.
“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.”
2026 Featured Farmers, their farm products, and their home counties:
Friday, August 7 – Maplewood Farms LLC (Maple Syrup, Timber, Maple Sugar, Maple Craft Soda, Maple Gifts) Union County
Saturday, August 8 – Greer Farms (Soybeans, Produce, Watermelons) Gibson County
Sunday, August 9 – Fischer Farms (Beef, Pork, Poultry) Dubois County
Tuesday, August 11 – Chism Family Farm (Corn, Soybeans, Sweet Corn) Howard County
Wednesday, August 12 – Hasting Plants (Annual and Perennial Flowers and Plants) Posey County
Thursday, August 13 – Schoettmer Prime Pork Farm (Pork) Tipton County
Friday, August 14 – P.E. Brocksmith and Son Farm (Corn, Soybeans) Knox County
Saturday, August 15 – Sennett Cattle (Beef, Corn, Soybeans) Montgomery County
Sunday, August 16 – Promise Keeper Farms (Lavendar and Lavendar Products) Noble County
Tuesday, August 18 – The Seedlings Flower Farm (Flower Farm, U-pick, Flower Truck, Air BnB) Monroe County
Wednesday, August 19 – Yellow Tree Farm LLC (Custom Pork, Pumpkins, Drone Spraying) Rush County
Thursday, August 20 – Stuckwish Family Farms (Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Peppers, Pumpkins, Gourds, Flowers) Jackson County
Friday, August 21 – Dague Dairy Farm (Dairy) Fulton County
Saturday, August 22 – Morning Harvest Produce (Lettuce, Leafy Greens, Herbs, Salad Kits) Washington County
Sunday, August 23 – Ault Farms Inc. (Row Crops, Beef) Fulton County
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