Is Your Farm Part Of Minnesota’s Agricultural History?

The application window is now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial Farm program. The award will honor those Minnesota farms that have been family-owned and operated for 150 years.

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To qualify, the farm must:

• Be at least 150 years old this year, according to the abstract of title, land patent, original deed, county land records, court file in registration proceedings, or other authentic land records.
• Demonstrate ownership by the applying family for 150 years or more.
• Have continuous ownership. Continuous residence on the farm is not required.
• Consists of 50 or more acres and is currently involved in agricultural production.

Applications will be accepted through March 2nd. Sesquicentennial farms will receive a certificate signed by the governor, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, as well as an outdoor sign.

Applications are available online. For more information, find all the details here.