Apply for Century or Heritage Farm awards by June 1

   Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig reminds eligible farm owners to apply for the 2023 Century Farm and Heritage Farm program through June 1.

   The program was created by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to recognize families who have owned their farms for 100 years and 150 yers, respectively; and to honor the strength and resiliency of Iowa’s multi-generational farm families.

   To apply, download the program application on the department’s website at iowaagriculture.gov/century-and-heritage-farm-program. Complete the application and return it to Century and Heritage Farm Program, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship,Wallace State Office Building, 503 E. Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50319.

   Written requests for an application may also be sent to the address above, or contact Kelley Reece, coordinator of the program, at 515-281-3645 or Kelly.reece@iowaagriculture.gov.

   Special ceremonies recognizing Century and Heritage Farm families will be held at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 17 at the historic Livestock Pavilion.