Beloved owner of popular Tri-State farm dies in accident, sheriff says

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN (WXIX) - A man is dead Friday after a farming accident outside Batesville, according to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office.

It happened at Vogt Farm on IN-129.

Jerry Vogt, 73, of Batesville, died as a result of the accident, the sheriff’s office says.

The family has been notified.

The farm is a popular destination with a petting zoo, pony rides, a corn maze, and paddle boats. It hosts several festivals during the year: the Hanging Basket Festival in May, the Blueberry Festival in June and September, and the Pumpkin Festival in October. It’s also an event and wedding venue.

The family issued a statement on Facebook:

“Today, on the farm he loved, our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jerry, passed away doing what he loved doing. Thank you for all the prayers and for respecting our privacy during this difficult time. And thank you all for giving him a reason to live. He so loved the business he built, entertaining generations of families. Much love from the Vogt Family”

The farm is closed until further notice.

Indiana State Police is assisting the sheriff’s office with the investigation.

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