Keeping a farm or homestead in the family for more than 100 or 150 years is truly a great accomplishment and that’s something that the Wisconsin State Fair wants to recognize through their Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award.

To qualify for the award, families are required to provide proof of continuous family ownership of a property in the state of Wisconsin for either the last 100 or 150 years. All property owners will be honored at a special Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award Program held on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in conjunction with the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair which takes place Thursday, Aug. 1 – Sunday, Aug. 11 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis.

"We encourage everyone to make a copy of their application for family records," says Albanese. "It's a one-page application, front and back, but it's a testament to the family's commitment and history."

Applications for the Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award are available now and must be postmarked by the application deadline Friday, March 1, 2024. Only one certificate may be issued per property.

Keeping a farm or homestead in the family for more than 100 or 150 years is truly a great accomplishment and that’s something that the Wisconsin State Fair wants to recognize through their Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award.
To qualify for the award, families are required to provide proof of continuous family ownership of a property in the state of Wisconsin for either the last 100 or 150 years. All property owners will be honored at a special Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award Program held on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in conjunction with the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair which takes place Thursday, Aug. 1 – Sunday, Aug. 11 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis.
"We encourage everyone to make a copy of their application for family records," says Albanese. "It's a one-page application, front and back, but it's a testament to the family's commitment and history."
<a href="https://www.midwestfarmreport.com/century-and-sesquicentennial-farm-application/">Applications</a> for the Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award are available now and must be postmarked by the application deadline Friday, March 1, 2024. Only one certificate may be issued per property.

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