CENTURY FARM AWARD

Description:

The Century Farm program is testament to the fine traditions of progressive agriculture and community service by farm families in New York State. The program began in 1937 and honors New York Farms in continuous operation on the same land  by the same family for 100 years or more. Ten deserving farm families are recognized annually by the Society.

Eligibility for Century Farm Awards alternates between farms located in the Western half of the state and farms in the Eastern half of the state.  (See application schedule below)

(Bicentennial farms located throughout the entire state are eligible for awards every fifth year)

Award Sponsor:

Farm Credit Associations of New York State

Schedule of Eligibility/Application Deadlines:

Century Farms, Western NY- apply by 9/1/08, awards presented 1/09

Century Farms, Eastern NY- apply by 9/1/09, awards presented 1/10

Century Farms, Western NY- apply by 9/1/10, awards presented 1/11

Bicentennial Farms, ALL of NYS- apply by 9/1/11, awards presented 1/12

Click here for list of Eastern & Western NY Counties

How to Apply or Nominate Someone: Click here for application

Questions? Contact Committee Chair(s):

Sandie Prokop (518) 827-5616  sprokop@nyfb.org

Dave Tetor (845) 868-7796  tossupervisor@yahoo.com

Previous Award Recipients: Click here to see a list of Century Farms