http://www.jordannews.com/news/agriculture/state-fair-accepting-century-applications-6888 Comments for "State fair accepting century farm applications" en http://www.jordannews.com/news/agriculture/state-fair-accepting-century-applications-6888 <p>Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are encouraged to apply for the Minnesota State Fair's 2008 Century Farm program.</p> <p align="justify">The Century Farm program recognizes family farms according to three qualifications. The farm must be at least 100 years old according to authentic land records, in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years (continuous residence on the farm is not required) and at least 50 acres. Since its inception in 1976, a total of 8,694 Minnesota farms have been designated Century Farms. </p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.jordannews.com/news/agriculture/state-fair-accepting-century-applications-6888">read more</a></p> http://www.jordannews.com/news/agriculture/state-fair-accepting-century-applications-6888#comments Agriculture Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:46:23 -0500 sfiecke 6888 at http://www.jordannews.com