Jackson County and the Hoosier state overall are seeing more small farms.

That’s according to an farm census recently released by Purdue University.

Reporter Aubrey Woods shares the story of one of those farms — a Boer goat farm in western Jackson County — in a special section inside Tuesday’s edition of The Tribune. You can also read it online at TribTown.com.

Also Tuesday, reporter Jill Treadway reports that Hoosier farmers are facing higher input costs and lower prices for their products.

And reporter January Wetzel shares the story of a farm family in the Tampico area.

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Blaze Ayers was presented with the Class 2A Trester Mental Attitude Award.

The Brownstown Central High School general scholarship fund will receive a $1,000 donation in Ayer’s name.

Fort Wayne Luers pulled away from the Brownstown Central Braves in the final period, scoring a 67-49 win for its second-straits Class 2A State Finals championship.

Deshaun Thomas led the Knights with 34 points.

Blaze Ayers led the Braves with 18 points.

A Deshaun Thomas 3-pointer at 6:20 in the final period put Fort Wayne up 48-31, prompting Braves coach Dave Benter to call a timeout.

The 3 by Thomas brought his points total to 28.

Blaze Ayers leads the Beaves with 13.

Fort Wayne Luers leads Brownstown Central 43-31.

Deshaun THoams was fouled on a 3-point field goal as the clock ran out. He connected all three free throws for the 12-point lead after three periods of play.

Gov. Mitch Daniels wasn’t the only spectator drawing attention at today’s Class 2A State Finals.

Hooisers Coach Tom Crean was also drawing well-wishers and those seeking hi autograph.

Fort Wayne Luers scored a quick six points for a 33-27 lead over Brownstown Central with 3:43 left in the third quarter.

A Blaze Ayers tip-in of his own miss put Brownstown up 25-24 with 5:15 in the third quarter.

Brownstown Central trailers Fort Wayne Luers at the end of the first half in Class 2A State Finals action.

The Knights lead the Braqves 24-21.

That’s despite Brownstown shooting just 25 percent from the field and committing 11 turnovers.

Converting two bonus free throw, Blaze Ayers brought the Braves to within 1 point, 18-17, with 2:43 to go.