MFU seeks centennial farms and ranches to honor

Press release

Montana Farmers Union will again celebrate family farmers and ranchers whose land holdings have been in their families and in operation for more than 100 years through its Centennial Farm and Ranch Program during MFU’s Annual Convention this year.

Since the mid-1990s, Montana Farmers Union has been honored to recognize its members who have owned the same farm or ranch for 100 years or more. Nearly 200 farms and ranches have since been recognized. When an MFU member reaches this milestone, they are honored during our annual convention. In addition, they receive a commemorative plaque, and their stories and accomplishments are publicized statewide.

“The family farm is the backbone of our great state and our rural communities. And it’s been that way for generations,” MFU Member Services Director Rachel Prevost said. “Montana Farmers Union began honoring centennial farms in 1995 and is proud to continue the celebration of this incredible milestone for family farms reaching 100 years. It’s not only a testament to the trials and adversity that family farms have weathered and the grit these families had to get through the inevitable tough years. It’s also a testament to the foundation laid and hope for the future generations who will continue this great family farm legacy.”

People whose operation has reached the 100-year milestone can simply submit by email or mail a farm biography and pictures to Rachel Prevost at [email protected] or at P. O. Box 2447, Great Falls, MT 59403 no later than Sept. 15.

The celebration will take place in conjunction with MFU’s Annual Convention to be held in October in Whitefish.