2013 Bates County Century Farm Families

Guidelines to qualify for the Century Farm Families includes the same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years or more as of Dec. 31^st.

The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption.

The present farm shall consist of no less than 40 acres of the original land and shall make a financial contribution to the overall farm income

Congratulations to the 2013 Bates County Century Farm Families:  from left, family members from the following farms are shown: Kent and Lori Page farm; W.H. Durst and Durst Brothers, Marvin C. and Aubrey D. farm; Lutsenhizer farm; Griffin farms; and Kevin and Mary Fischer farm.  Not present for photo: representatives from the Julien farm.