Applications being accepted until December 31st, 2015
By Diego Flammini, Farms.com
Farmers, ranchers and forestry landowners in Louisiana whose family farms have been in operation for 100 years are encouraged to apply for the Louisiana Century Farm program, now in its second year.
“The inaugural event was a huge success with 32 family farms that were recognized. This is an opportunity to have your family farm honored for the many years it has contributed to the agricultural industry in the state of Louisiana,” said Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M.
There is no cost to apply for the program, however there are some requirements the farm needs to meet to be considered eligible:
- Has the farm been in the family for at least 100 years?
- Does it have at least 20 acres of the original founder’s land?
- Is at least one owner a resident of Louisiana?
- Does it produce at least $1,000 in income annually?
Farms used for tree farming can qualify as a working farm if it operates from a forest management plan, has at least 10 acres of land and will harvest forest products in the future.
There’s even a farm in the United States that has surpassed the century mark.
Tuttle Farm, a 132-acres farm in Dover, New Hampshire has been in operation since around 1632 – that’s 383 years!
Join the conversation and tell us how long your farm has been in your family. Would you apply for the Century Farms program?