South Dakota farms spend 150 years in the same familySouth Dakota farms spend 150 years in the same family

At this year’s South Dakota State Fair, a legacy of farm and ranch families were recognized.

The South Dakota Farm Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture honored farms and ranches that have been in the same family for 100, 125 and even 150 years.

This year, 25 families were honored with the Century Farm award, 16 with the Quasquicentennial award and two with the Sesquicentennial award. To be eligible a farm must be owned by a member of the same family, consist of 80 acres or more and have proof of the original date of farm purchase.

Since the program began in 1984, over 3,000 farm and ranch families have been honored. The award presentation takes place each year at the South Dakota State Fair.

Century of agriculture

One hundred years is a long-time in farming or ranching. This year 25 more South Dakota families were honored for their dedication to the agriculture industry.

They include:

125 years strong

Sixteen farms made up this year’s Quasquicentennial Farm/ Ranch Honorees.

They include:

Elite farm status

Just two farm families reached the Sesquicentennial or 150-year mark.

F. Arlene DeVany of Clay and Clifford, Janet and Clayton Sorum of Lincoln were recognized during the state fair.

To apply for 2021, visit South Dakota Farm Bureau online for details.

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