


Wisconsin Century & Sesquicentennial Farm Salute
Playlist by MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
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Olson's Sweet Breeze Farm - Oconto County Sesquicentennial Farm
Over 150 years of family history, grit, and passion for the land! Meet Jay and Kristen Olsen of Olsen's Sweet Breeze Farm, one of Oconto County’s newly recognized sesquicentennial farms. Originally acquired back in 1876, the homestead has stayed in the family for generations—weathering the Great D…
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McClellan Farms - Walworth County Century Farm
Nearly a century of family, farming, and forward-thinking in Walworth County! From two horses and a two-row planter back in 1926 to GPS-guided equipment, cover crops, and no-till soil stewardship today, McClellan Farms has seen Wisconsin agriculture evolve across generations. Join three generati…
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Swanberg Family Farm - Polk County Century Farm
When Craig Swanberg’s grandfather purchased a heavily wooded plot in Polk County back in November 1926, he cleared the land by hand to start a dairy farm. Nearly a century later, the land remains proudly in the family! From sweet childhood memories of picking apples along the fence line for grand…
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D&J Kundinger Farm - Wood County Century Farm
D&J Kundinger Farm has officially been recognized as a Wisconsin Century Farm. Owners John and Dorothy Hardesty reflect on the land’s history—from its early logging days supplying local paper mills to generations of dairy farming, midnight calf chases, and rock picking. Today, original rock-wall …
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Memory Acres - Wood County Century Farm
Farms that have been in the family for over a century hold many special traditions and memories. Connie, Jason, and Dale Behrend join us. The name of their farm is a nod to that sentiment. Memory Acres is their century farm in Wood County. They tell us the story.
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Three Willows Tree Farm - Waupaca County Century Farm
Built on the pride of Danish immigrant Nels P. Rasmussen back in 1914, Three Willows Tree Farm has an incredible story to tell! Robert "Sonny" Rasmussen Jr. discusses his family's century-old Waupaca County farm, tractor rides and nosebleeds at age 7, and keeping the family heritage alive.
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Leb Farm - Dodge County Century Farm
Immigrating from Europe, working as hired hands, and building a century-long legacy in Dodge County. Bob and Mary Leb, alongside Bob's sister Nancy Koenings recall memories of Leb Farm. Their memories include picking 18 wagon loads of stones to passing down farming traditions across generations.
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J.R. Stellmacher LLC - Green Lake County Century Farm
When a farm has been in a family for over 100 years, it's hard not to be a little sentimental when you think back to all of the memories and what the farm means to your family. James, Mark, and Robert Stellmacher join me, the father and two sons. Tell us the story of J.R. Stellmacher LLC, that's a …
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Valerie Higgins - Taylor County Century Farm
When a farm has been in a family for over a century, it's extra special when members of the family want to celebrate big events on the farm. From Swedish roots and hand-cleared land to 50th anniversaries and family weddings, century farms are built on precious memories. Valerie Higgins reflects on …
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Oak Lane Farm - Rock County Century Farm
What does it take to keep a century farm alive and well? A lot of hard work, plenty of resilience, and a good sense of humor! Doug and Sue Furlott sit down to share stories from their Rock County farm. Spme of their favorites include wedding prep, pheasant farming, and the lessons learned through t…
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