Two area farms to be recognized at Indiana State Fair

The Indiana State Fair and Corteva, Inc. have unveiled the 2025 Featured Farmers that will be honored at this year’s Indiana State Fair.

In its tenth year, this popular program celebrates and helps put a face on 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, 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, in addition to many other opportunities to talk with that day’s Featured Farm family and learn about their family operation. To learn more about the farmers, visit IndianaStateFair.com .                                                

“The Indiana State Fair is the perfect place for fairgoers to learn more about agriculture and meet Indiana farmers from across the state who dedicate their lives to feeding all of us,” said Heidi Spahn, Corporate and Community Investment Leader, Corteva. “We are pleased to once again make this connection happen through the Featured Farmers program which is in its tenth year. At Corteva, we are committed to enriching lives and helping farmers succeed.” 

Here is the complete list of featured farmers, farm products, and their home counties: 

•      Friday, August 1 – The DeKryger Family with Belstra Milling (Feed Mill, Transportation), Jasper County

•      Saturday, August 2 – The Hart Ranch, (Goats, Goat Soap), Johnson County

•      Sunday, August 3 – Sroufe farms, (Hogs, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Trucking), Miami County

•      Tuesday, August 5 – TST Farms, (Corn, Soybeans), Parke County

•      Wednesday, August 6 – Winzerwald Winery, (Grapes, Wine, Vineyard), Perry County

•      Thursday, August 7 – Crowder Pork, (Pork), Fountain County

•      Friday, August 8 – Stockwell Farms, (Dairy), Steuben County

•      Saturday, August 9 – Cripe Family Farms and Animal-Gram, (Reindeer, Mini Pigs, Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Ponies, Turkeys, Alpacas, Rabbits), Wabash County

•      Sunday, August 10 – New Generation Dairy, (Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Meat Processing Plant), Gibson County

•      Tuesday, August 12 – Tippco Farm, (Tilapia), Tippecanoe County

•      Wednesday, August 13 – Schrock Farms, (Corn, Soybeans), St. Joesph County

•      Thursday, August 14 – Jones Family Farm LLC, (Pumpkins, Fresh Cut Flowers, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Row Crops, Vegetables), Wayne County

•      Friday, August 15 – Oak Hill Tree Farm & MRS Farm, (Christmas Tree, Pumpkins, Corn, Soybeans), Montgomery County

•      Saturday, August 16 – Horstman Cattle Company, (Beef), Tippecanoe County

•      Sunday, August 17 – Harker Family Orchard, (Sweet Corn, Garden Vegetables, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Cherries, Plums), Shelby County