The Oregon Century Farm & Century Ranch Program is a statewide recognition program honoring farmers and ranchers who have worked the same land for at least 100 years. The program is administered through the Oregon Agricultural Education Foundation and is partially funded through a partnership of the Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the Oregon Historical Society.
Since the start of the program in 1958, more than 1,000 farms and ranches across the state have been registered. Oregon has one of the oldest agricultural heritage programs of this type in the entire nation.
Successful applicants receive a certificate signed by the Governor. A durable metal road sign to identify their property as having historic Century Farm or Century Ranch status is also available. Additionally, each family is honored during a special ceremony and reception at the Oregon State Fair. A formal application process is required for properties to be considered for the program.
The deadline to apply for Century Farm & Ranch status is June 1.
Download a PDF version of the Century Farm & Ranch Application.
Download the Century Farm & Ranch Application Checklist.
To have hard copies of the application sent to you or for more information on the Oregon Century Farm & Century Ranch Program, contact Sharon Leighty.
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