Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson honored 449 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations at the 2025 Iowa State Fair. The program celebrates farms that have been owned by the same families for 100 and 150 years, respectively.
This year, 246 Century Farms and 203 Heritage Farms were recognized during ceremonies in the historic livestock pavilion on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. To date, more than 21,000 Century Farms and 2,000 Heritage Farms have been recognized throughout Iowa. The Century Farm program began in 1976 as part of the Nation’s Bicentennial Celebration. The Heritage Farm program began in 2006.
“Century and Heritage Farm families represent the very best of Iowa and our values. Their deep roots, unwavering dedication, and tireless work ethic are a testament to the strength of our rural communities and multi-generation farm families,” said Secretary Naig. “By honoring these families, we celebrate not only their farming legacies and decades of agricultural success, but also the critical role they play in building our state’s economy and strengthening our nation.”
The Century and Heritage Farm recognition program is made possible through a partnership between the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
To search the database of Century and Heritage Farm recipients, visit the Department’s website.
