2026 Century Farms
The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau are recognizing 68 Minnesota farms as 2026 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more.
Century Farm families receive a commemorative sign, as well as a certificate signed by Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Tim Walz. Since the program began in 1976, more than 11,000 Minnesota farms have been recognized as Century Farms.
Family farms are recognized as a Century Farm when three requirements are met. The farm must be at least 100-years-old according to authentic land records; in continuous family ownership for at least 100-years; and at least 50 acres and must currently be involved in agricultural production.
The 2026 Century Farms include: Forsberg Farms of Dassel in Meeker County, established in 1901; Magnuson Farm of Lake Lillian in Kandiyohi County, established in 1876; and Sietsema Family Farm of Sacred Heart in Renville County, established in 1926.
