The Donald C. McMillan Farm near Lamar was homesteaded in 1876 by James Madison McMillan. The farm today consists of 2000 acres of which 220 are irrigated. Donald Higby and his wife McSherry currently grow wheat, barley, grain, sorghum, mellons, alfalfa and grass and run a small commercial cow-calf herd.

The McGuire Farm near Haxtun was first homesteaded in 1886 by Abner D. Fleming, grandfather to current owner. The family spent the 1st year in a dugout while building a sod house, barn and milking parlor. Today, wheat and corn are grown.

The Soward Ranch, southwest of Creede, began as an 80 acre homestead by Dan Soward in 1886. In addition to ranching, Dan served as postmaster for Antelope Springs, Barlow and Sanderson stage station. In the 1920's he added a commercial fish operation. Today, the ranch has a cattle operation and guest cabin facilities.

Harvey Stephen's great-grandfather, Andrew Edstrom emigrated from Sweeden in 1873 and settled near Monte Vista. Four generations have farmed the 160 acre farm. The original structures built in the late 1880's and early 1900's are currently being used.

The 154 acre Ewing Farm near Ft. Lupton was acquired from US Military in 1864 by David Ewing. The Ewings currently grow alfalfa, corn, beans and grain.

The William McElroy Farm near Greeley was acquired in 1871 by William Story McElroy a member of the Union Colony Company of Colorado. William built most of the bridges along the Poudre Rivers. His original house built in 1871 is still considered home and his bunk house built in 1874 currently houses a fossil collection. The farm produces carrots, corn, beans and onions. All ditches on the farm are over 100 years old.

Leopold Korf came to Yuma county in 1886 from Germany. He acquired his land through an 80 acre homestead, a tee claim and a preemption. His great- grandson lives in the farmhouse that Lee built in 1892. Today the Korf's raise corn, beans, wheat and cattle.

The Pfeiler Farm near Idalia was acquired in 1886 by Edward Pfeiler. The original house, a dug out, was replaced in 1909 by a house built of native rock. The adobe barn, granary, machine shed and chicken house, built in the early 1900's are an integral part of this farm. Today , Pfeiler's raise wheat, corn and cattle.

The S Lazy Ranch near Vernon began in 1886 as a homestead and tree claim. The original sod house was replaced around 1900 by a 2 story, 4 room structure. This house is home for Oscar Stults' son and family. The farm has a tradition of raising hogs, chickens, wheat, corn, oats and barley.

Leis-Abbett Ranch near Platteville was homesteaded in 1875 by Clyde Abbett's great-grandfather, George Leis. Unfortunately, he had homesteaded on railroad property and had to purchase the land from Denver Pacific Railway and Telegraph Co. The Abbetts continue to grow corn, hay and raise Angus cattle on the old homestead.