02/18/2026
The Century and Heritage Farm ceremony, which is held each year at the Iowa State Fair, is a wonderful opportunity to honor multi-generational farm families who have worked hard to keep their farms in the family for 100 or 150 years. If your family is eligible, submit your application by June 1. For application instructions, visit
Century and Heritage Farm Program  Century Farm Program The Century Farms Program recognizes and honors those individuals who have owned the farm land for 100 years or more. The program began in 1976 as part of the Bicentennial Celebration, when over 5,000 certificates and farm markers were distri...