ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Farm Bureau's Sesquicentennial Farm program will honor Minnesota families who have owned their farms for at least 150 years. Since the program began in 2008, more than 115 farms have been recognized. The program recognizes family farms according to the following qualifications:
1) The farm must be at least 150 years old this year (2010) according to the abstract of title, land patent, original deed, county land records, court file in registration proceedings or other authentic land records. Please do not send originals or copies of records.
2) Your family must have owned the farm for 150 years or more. "Family" is defined as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, first cousins and direct in-laws (father, mother, brother, sister, daughter, son).
3) Continuous residence on farm is not required, but ownership must be continuous.
4) The farm should consist of 50 or more acres, and currently be involved in ag production.
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A commemorative will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Sesquicentennial Farm recognition. Information on all honored families will be available during the 2010 State Fair.
Applications are available by writing Sesquicentennial Farms, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, P.O. Box 64370, St. Paul, MN 55164; emailing info@fbmn.org ; or calling 651-768-2100. Applications are also available at www.fbmn.org . Deadline for application is April 1. Previously recognized families should not reapply.
