Ohio Historic Family Farms program list continues to grow
In 2017 the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 125 new century, sesquicentennial or bicentennial farms owned by the same family for at least 100, 150 or 200 consecutive years.
In 2017 the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 125 new century, sesquicentennial or bicentennial farms owned by the same family for at least 100, 150 or 200 consecutive years. Nearly 1,500 farms are now registered across the state in the Ohio Historic Family Farms program.
Each family received a certificate signed by Gov. John R. Kasich and Ohio Department of Agriculture director David T. Daniels to keep with their historic documents and pass down to future generations.
The Liggett farm in Tuscarawas County, founded in 1823, and the Shoup farm in Wayne County, founded in 1868, were recognized.
“Our historic family farms are an important link to Ohio’s great agricultural history and promising future,” Daniels said. “It’s an honor every time we are able to recognize Ohioans who take such great pride in their own agricultural heritage.”
Ohio Historic Family Farms is a voluntary recognition program administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Century farms have been recognized since 1993 with the bicentennial farm designation added in 2013 and the sesquicentennial farm designation in 2016.
Anyone who can verify a currently owned farm that has remained in their family for at least 100 years may register. For more information visit www.agri.ohio.gov/divs/cent_farms, call Erin Dillon at 614-752-9817 or email centuryfarms@agri.ohio.gov.