Celebrating Montana's farmers

Montana Farmers Union looks for centennial farms

Montana Farmers Union celebrates family farmers and ranchers whose land holdings have been in their families and in operation for more than 100 years.

Montana Farmers Union recognizes its members who have owned the same farm or ranch for 100 years or more. Nearly 200 farms and ranches have since been recognized.

Montana Farmers Union began honoring centennial farms in 1995 and "continues the celebration of this incredible milestone for family farms reaching 100 years,” Rachel Prevost, MFU’s Member Services Director, said. “These family farms have weathered hardships and celebrated joys of growth and change through generations – a feat worth celebrating. The grit and determination of those 100 years lays a strong foundation for future generations who hope to continue this great family farm legacy.”

Farm operations with 100 years or more under their belts may email or mail a farm biography and pictures to Rachel Prevost at rprevost@montanafarmersunion.com or at P. O. Box 2447, Great Falls, MT 59403 no later than Sept. 26.

The celebration of the centenary farms will take place in conjunction with MFU’s Annual Convention Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown, with pre-convention farm tours offered Oct. 30 and a post-convention Family Farming Succession Institute to be held Nov. 2.

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