In recognition of the Missouri Bicentennial, University of Missouri Extension will extend this year’s Century Farm application deadline to June 1.

To qualify, the same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The current owner must be the children, grandchildren, siblings, nephews or nieces – including through marriage or adoption – of the original settler.

This year, a special one-time recognition also will be given to Missouri Founding Farms, properties that have been in the same family for 200 or more consecutive years.

Since the Missouri Century Farms <https://mailer.missouri.edu/42N5-E5JE-220KKU-BY5P1-1/c.aspx> program began in 1976, more than 8,000 Missouri farms have received the Century Farm designation. Owners of properties in the Century Farm database identified as eligible Founding Farms will be contacted directly by MU Extension about this one-time recognition.

This year’s Century Farm and Founding Farm property owners can submit an application online through June 1 at extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm. A $120 fee covers the cost of a certificate, Century Farm sign and booklet for approved applicants. County MU Extension centers present these items.

If you have questions about the program or status as a Founding Farm, contact the Missouri Century Farms coordinator at (573) 882-7216 or via e-mail at extpubs@missouri.edu.