The Weaver ranch dates back to 1886 when Adeline J. Weaver purchased a portion of a quarter section of land near Livermore in Larimer County. In 1889 her husband, Noah Weaver, purchased the remaining portion of that quarter section. Today the ranch is owned by the Weaver's grandson, Adrian Weaver. The ranch includes several historic structures, including the original house, part of which dates back to 1886.

The Valdez Farm got its start in 1890 when Petronilo Maestas acquired around 100 acres near La Jara from his employer. Today, the farm is owned and operated by his great grandson Lionel Valdez and his wife Michelle. The family will also be receiving the historic structures award for several early buildings on the farm including a log horse barn.

The Sylvester farm, which is located near LaSalle in Weld County, was started in 1881 by Charles and Agusta Miller. The Millers passed the farm down to their daughter, Carrie, who married Walter Sylvester. The farm has since been home to four generations of Sylvesters. The Sylvesters will be receiving the historic structures award for several buildings dating from 1905, some of which are still in use.

In 1887, what is now the Simmons ranch near Doloras was first homesteaded by George and Elizabeth Osterfeld. They left the farm to their daughter Julia Simmons who then passed it on to Harold and Lillian Simmons. Today, Lillian and her son, James, own the ranch, which includes several historic structures that are being recognized by the National Trust's special award.

The Sickelbower farm near Hartman in Prowers County was first settled in 1895 by Owen and Ellen Cox, who came here from Illinois. They passed the farm on to their daughter, J. Verna who married Rudolph Sickelbower. The farm is now owned by Richard and Ann Sickelbower; Richard is the great grandson of the original homesteaders. The family will also be receiving the historic structures award for several  buildings dating back to the turn of the century.

In 1888, Fred and Sarah Schnell, with their two young daughters moved onto their newly purchased 60 acre farm in what is now incorporated Lakewood. Although the farm has been reduced in acreage over the years, the Schnell family still raise hay and board horses on the land. The Schnells have also preserved several buildings from the early years, for which they will be receiving the historic structures award.

The Quintana Homestead, located west of Agular in Las Animas County, was first settled by Blas Quintana in 1894. The farm was passed down to his son, Dario, and then on to Dario's daughter, Anne and her husband Gordon Lucero. The family will also be receiving the historic structures award for the preservation and continued use of several of the original buildings.

The Prince Farm, located near Lafayette, began in 1870 when Hiram Prince came to the Boulder Valley and acquired 720 acres for farming and stock-raising. When Hiram died the farm was equally divided among his six children. Today, only the farm he gave to his son Louis has remained in the family. Louis passed his farm on to his daughter, Lillie, who willed 80 acres to her daughter Vauna Hartnagle, who, in turn, passed  it on to her daughter Thelma Bishopp. The family will also be receiving a historic structures award.

The Oster Farm, located near LaSalle in Weld County, began around 1894 with a 160 acre homestead settled by Wilhelm and Christine Oster. The farm was passed on to their son William and his wife Edna, who, in turn, passed it on to their son, James and his wife Lelia. The Osters will also be receiving a historic structures award for the preservation of several of the farm's early buildings.

The next farm, which is located near Genoa in Lincoln County, is know by the family simply as "Homestead Farms." It began as a homestead established in 1893 by Karl Wilhelm and Augusta Schmidt Martin. The farm passed from mother to daughter, with the family name changing from Martin to Berndt to Beedy. Today, Gloria Berndt Beedy runs the operation with her husband Raymond Beedy and their two sons, Steve and Gary. The Beedys will also be recipients of the historic structures award.