Vigo County farm family honored
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A family from Vigo County has been named the 2023 Indiana Farm Family of the Year by Beck’s Hybrid Seeds and Indiana AgriNews. Kurt and Jenny Hamilton, along with their sons Tyler and Kody, started their farm in Terre Haute 15 years ago, and it has undergone massive growth.
The award was presented last month during the Indiana Farm Bureau annual convention.
The Hamiltons grow corn and soybeans. When they started, the family had just 80 acres of cropland. But it has grown to 4,000 acres. The Hamiltons say they have plans to continue to diversify and expand their family farm.
“When you surround yourself with good people who are smart and knowledgeable, you’re going to be successful,” said Jenny Hamilton. “We learn from each other, and we don’t take that for granted.”
The Indiana Farm Bureau says the family has been involved with the Wabash Valley Fair Association for over 20 years with Kurt serving as fair board president. Jenny served on the Vigo County Soil and Water Board for ten years and was the first ever female chairwoman.
The family is also large supporters of FFA and 4-H.
“As agriculture changes, a common thread binds us together: family farms like Hamilton Family Farms are planting the seeds today for an even brighter tomorrow,” said James Henry, executive editor of Indiana AgriNews.
This is the 25th year for the award. Nominations for the 2024 Indiana Farm Family will open this summer.