Centennial Farms

Centennial Farm Awards at the Colorado State Fair

Follow the broadcast of the Centennial Farm Awards at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo from Friday, August 24th. The broadcast is available on this page or from the BarnMedia LIVE & Archive Webcast page.

The 2012 honorees are:

Corliss Ranch, Stratton, Kit Carson County (1895)
Gayle and Richard Anderson Farm, Sedgwick, Sedgwick County (1911)
George Poe Family Farm, Holyoke, Phillips County (1912)
Greenwood Farm, Stratton, Kit Carson County (1908)
Hogan Ranch, Kit Carson, Cheyenne County (1899)
John Allen Ranch LLC, Craig, Moffat County (1911)
Magnuson Farm, Eaton, Weld County (1910)
Porter Farm, Lindon, Washington County (1912)
Ruben Richardson Farm, Yuma, Yuma County (1911)
Templeton Ranch on Tabeguache Creek, Nucla, Montrose County (1910)
See a list of all past award honorees (PDF)

Joint Resolution Honoring Centennial Farmers & Ranchers

Recently Colorado's centennial farmers and ranchers were recognized by the State Legislature for their strength, endurance, and perseverance despite the economic challenges modern farming and ranching presents.

The Colorado Centennial Farms program designates farms and ranches that have been owned and operated by the same family for 100 years or more.

Annual Awards Ceremony

Each year, Colorado's newest centennial farm and ranch families are honored during an awards ceremony held in late August at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. Honorees receive a sign to display on their property, as well as a certificate signed by the Governor and other state officials.

Governor John Hickenlooper Declares August 26th, 2011, Colorado Centennial Farms Day

For more information about the Colorado Centennial Farms program or to receive an application and brochure, please contact the State Historical Fund.

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