Hoosier Life

Indiana people and places, off-the-beaten path and rural lifestyle stories.

Granted House of Hope

My Indiana

Rural 1st® Invests in Hope: A Lifetime Commitment to Granted House of Hope

Rural 1st invests $10,000 to support Granted House of Hope, expanding care and resources for rural families of children with serious illnesses in southern Indiana.

Joe Ricker poses for a photo at his farm, At Ease Orchard

Farm

Retired Army Colonel’s Advocacy Through At Ease Orchard Supports Other Veterans

At Ease Orchard, run by Col. Joe Ricker, is a nonprofit with its primary purpose being to cultivate veterans into agriculturists.

Andrew Bowman flips through an album with family history and photos

Hoosier Life

An Honor Overdue: Family History Solidified with Civil War Soldier Earning Medal of Honor

When Andrew Bowman learned of his grandfather’s Civil War heroics, it sparked a decades-long journey ending with the Medal of Honor recognition.

Right This Very Minute, the 2025 Book of the Year pick

My Indiana

Book of the Year Program Promotes Ag Literacy in an Engaging Way

Indiana Farm Bureau created the Book of the Year program to promote agriculture books for elementary school-age children.

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Ayden Huston holding a rabbit wearing her FFA jacket

Farm

Indiana Urban Agriculture and FFA Chapters Teach Students Life Skills

Urban agriculture programs provide leadership development and other skills beneficial to all students.

Isaac and Kyla Schroeder in a field at their farm

Indiana Farm Bureau

Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Awards Recognize Agricultural Excellence

Young Farmers & Ag Professionals welcomes members from ages 18 to 35 for leadership development, competitions and networking opportunities.

Danielle Guerin holds a box of produce standing in a field with a variety of greens growing

Farm

Soul Food Project Provides Access to Fresh Food and Builds Community

Indianapolis-native Danielle Guerin leads an urban farming movement through her nonprofit, Soul Food Project, in her hometown.

Landon Craig, Joe Dunn, Hailey Pemberton, Emilee Pickerel and Gabe Dalton standing with some of the cattle

Farm

The Farm-to-Table, Student-Run Creek Cattle Co. Raises Career Awareness

At Indian Creek High School, students have a unique opportunity to raise and sell their own cattle through the Creek Cattle Co. program.

My Indiana Home Spring 2026 cover

the magazine

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