INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair and Corteva, Inc. are proud to unveil the highly anticipated 2025 Featured Farmers who 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, August 1-August 17 (closed Mondays).
“Part of our mission at the Indiana State Fair is to preserve Indiana’s rich agricultural heritage and 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. There are also 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 1st – The DeKryger Family with Belstra Milling (Feed Mill, Transportation), Jasper County
- Saturday, August 2nd – The Hart Ranch (Goats, Goat Soap), Johnson County
- Sunday, August 3rd – Sroufe Farms (Hogs, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Trucking), Miami County
- Tuesday, August 5th – TST Farms (Corn, Soybeans), Parke County
- Wednesday, August 6th – Winzerwald Winery (Grapes, Wine, Vineyard), Perry County
- Thursday, August 7th – Crowder Pork, (Pork), Fountain County
- Friday, August 8th – Stockwell Farms (Dairy), Steuben County
- Saturday, August 9th – Cripe Family Farms and Animal-Gram, (Reindeer, Mini Pigs, Goats, Chickens, Ducks, Ponies, Turkeys, Alpacas, Rabbits), Wabash County
- Sunday, August 10th – New Generation Dairy, (Dairy, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Meat Processing Plant), Gibson County
- Tuesday, August 12th – Tippco Farm (Tilapia), Tippecanoe County
- Wednesday, August 13th – Schrock Farms (Corn, Soybeans), St. Joesph County
- Thursday, August 14th – Jones Family Farm LLC (Pumpkins, Fresh Cut Flowers, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Row Crops, Vegetables), Wayne County
- Friday, August 15th – Oak Hill Tree Farm & MRS Farm (Christmas Tree, Pumpkins, Corn, Soybeans), Montgomery County
- Saturday, August 16th – Horstman Cattle Company (Beef), Tippecanoe County
- Sunday, August 17th – Harker Family Orchard (Sweet Corn, Garden Vegetables, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Cherries, Plums), Shelby County
The Great Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair, known as the state’s premier multi-day event, is a vibrant celebration of the Hoosier spirit and agricultural legacy. Over 15 exciting days, it unites communities across Indiana to honor the state’s unique identity and welcomes visitors from far and wide. Renowned for its top-notch entertainment, spotlight on 4-H youth, engaging agricultural education programs, modern facilities, and delicious fare, the Indiana State Fair has been a treasured tradition for Hoosiers for over a century. The 2025 Indiana State Fair occurs from August 1st to August 17th (closed Mondays). For comprehensive event information, ticket details, and attractions, visit our official website at www.indianastatefair.com.
About Corteva
Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement, and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world’s most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy and balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well-positioned to drive growth, the Company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.
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