Local Farms Recognized With Century Award

Thursday, August 11th, 2022 -- 4:00 PM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) Over a hundred farm and home owners throughout Wisconsin were recognized this week for having their estate in the same family for 100 or 150 years.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, officials with Wisconsin State Fair held a ceremony for the recipients of the 2022 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Awards on Tuesday.

To qualify for the award, continuous family ownership of a property must be proven. In addition to state fair tickets and a complimentary breakfast, honorees received a certificate and outdoor display sign. The Century Farm and Home Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the state's centennial celebration.

There are over 9,700 Century Farms and Homes nestled throughout the Badger State. The Sesquicentennial Program originated in 1998 as part of Wisconsin's 150th year of statehood. Since that time, over 1,000 families have been honored.

Some local farms recognized for the Century Award include the Virginia and Patrick Frinack farm in Thorp, the Laurie & Clifford Johnson farm in Spencer, the Barbara & David Duerkop farm in Fairchild, the Regina Syryczuk farm in Lublin, and the Westendorf Family Farm in Withee.

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