Arkansas Century Farm program adds 41 new members
Historic farms recognized for their contributions to agriculture and the state's heritage
The Arkansas Century Farm program has added 41 new members, recognizing their contributions to agriculture and the state's heritage. The program honors farms that have been in the same family for at least 100 years. This year's new members bring the total number of Century Farms in Arkansas to 2,547.
Farms recognized for their contributions to agriculture and the state's heritage
The Century Farm program is a way to recognize the importance of agriculture to Arkansas's economy and culture. Farms have been a vital part of the state's history since its founding, and they continue to play a major role in the state's economy today. The Century Farm program helps to preserve the state's agricultural heritage and to ensure that future generations will be able to learn about the importance of agriculture.
Farms have been a vital part of the state's history since its founding
The 41 new Century Farms are located in 26 different counties across Arkansas. They range in size from 10 acres to over 1,000 acres. The farms produce a variety of crops and livestock, including soybeans, corn, cotton, rice, cattle, and hogs. Many of the farms have been passed down through several generations, and they continue to be operated by family members today.
Farms continue to play a major role in the state's economy today
The Century Farm program is a valuable way to recognize the contributions of Arkansas's farmers and ranchers. The program helps to preserve the state's agricultural heritage and to ensure that future generations will be able to learn about the importance of agriculture.