Knox County farm to be featured Friday at Indiana State Fair

The Indiana State Fair and Corteva have a Knox County farm among the 2026 Featured Farmers who will be honored during this year’s Indiana State Fair.

On Friday, the P.E. Brocksmith and Son Farm (Corn, Soybeans), Knox County will share it story with visitors.

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 farm families from across Indiana. Each operation represents a different region of the state and a wide range of agricultural products.

“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.

“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.”