The sixth generation will be taking over the farm after David Massie steps down. Melanie Markhardt's son hopes to continue raising crops and beef cattle as they are doing now. Challenges that David Massie can recall are drought years and getting enough feed for their livestock. He also recalls the biggest change that they experienced was all the technology in the dairy industry, including the surge bucket milkers. David started working off the farm and in construction once they switched from dairy to beef. One thing that was significant to the family that was passed down now was their 1256 International tractor. Melanie feels it's pretty unique that the family is preserving the homestead after six generations.

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The sixth generation will be taking over the farm after David Massie steps down. Melanie Markhardt's son hopes to continue raising crops and beef cattle as they are doing now. Challenges that David Massie can recall are drought years and getting enough feed for their livestock. He also recalls the biggest change that they experienced was all the technology in the dairy industry, including the surge bucket milkers. David started working off the farm and in construction once they switched from dairy to beef. One thing that was significant to the family that was passed down now was their 1256 International tractor. Melanie feels it's pretty unique that the family is preserving the homestead after six generations.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

.In partnership with the Wisconsin State Fair, the Mid-West Farm report is highlighting Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award winners.

Wisconsin Century & Sesquicentennial Farm Salute

Melanie Markhardt - Iowa County Sesquicentennial Farm

The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration. There are currently over 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State. Most recently, Don Veidel’s family of Burnett County has been added to the list. Don brought his uncle, second-generation on the Centennial Farm, Carroll Veidel to the celebratory breakfast marking the milestone. The farm, located in Siren, remains a gathering place for the close-knit Veidel family, where traditions like apple pie making, deer hunting, and Thanksgiving keep both the land and family ties strong. Nephew Don predicts the future of the farm while Uncle Carroll connects us to the farm’s origin, which started with his father.

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The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin&rsquo;s Centennial Celebration. There are currently over 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State. Most recently, Don Veidel&rsquo;s family of Burnett County has been added to the list. Don brought his uncle, second-generation on the Centennial Farm, Carroll Veidel to the celebratory breakfast marking the milestone. The farm, located in Siren, remains a gathering place for the close-knit Veidel family, where traditions like apple pie making, deer hunting, and Thanksgiving keep both the land and family ties strong. Nephew Don predicts the future of the farm while Uncle Carroll connects us to the farm&rsquo;s origin, which started with his father.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Veidel Family - Burnett County Century Farm

The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration. There are currently over 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State. Most recently, Jeff Ruedy's family farm has been added to the list. ReeDee Farms in Sparta reflects over 100 years of hard work. Like many long-standing family farms, it has weathered the challenges of changing markets and evolving practices. Today, the Ruedy family carries forward that legacy that started with Jeff’s great-grandfather. These stories are brought to you courtesy of Compeer Financial.

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The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin&rsquo;s Centennial Celebration. There are currently over 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State. Most recently, Jeff Ruedy's family farm has been added to the list. ReeDee Farms in Sparta reflects over 100 years of hard work. Like many long-standing family farms, it has weathered the challenges of changing markets and evolving practices. Today, the Ruedy family carries forward that legacy that started with Jeff&rsquo;s great-grandfather. These stories are brought to you courtesy of Compeer Financial.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Jeff Ruedy - Monroe County Century Farm

Today, we’re taking you north of Oshkosh to the Village of Larson, where the Herrmann Family Farm has stood strong for 150 years. Thomas Herrmann and his daughter Jody carry on the legacy of their Sesquicentennial Farm, a place that has seen it all, from the days of thrashing crews and horses to the age of modern equipment and precision agriculture. As the farm prepares to transition to Jody, the youngest daughter, the Herrmanns reflect not only on the changes their family farm has weathered, but also on the evolution of Wisconsin’s farming industry as a whole.

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Today, we&rsquo;re taking you north of Oshkosh to the Village of Larson, where the Herrmann Family Farm has stood strong for 150 years. Thomas Herrmann and his daughter Jody carry on the legacy of their Sesquicentennial Farm, a place that has seen it all, from the days of thrashing crews and horses to the age of modern equipment and precision agriculture. As the farm prepares to transition to Jody, the youngest daughter, the Herrmanns reflect not only on the changes their family farm has weathered, but also on the evolution of Wisconsin&rsquo;s farming industry as a whole.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Melanie Markhardt - Iowa County Sesquicentennial Farm

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