Wisconsin State Fair officials have released the application for the 2022 the Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award, a prestigious award given to families who have dedicated their life to Wisconsin Farming for 100 or 150 years.
There are currently 9,817 Century Farms and Homes throughout the Badger State, while the Sesquicentennial Farm Program has recognized 982 families.
Jill Albanese, Director of Competitive Exhibits , says that award recipients will be honored on Tuesday, August 9th in conjunction with the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. Honorees will receive complimentary fair admission tickets, an invitation to the awards breakfast, a commemorative photo, a certificate, and an outdoor display sign.
If you believe your family is eligible, visit https://wistatefair.com/fair/century-farms/ for more information.
All applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 1st and are not available online. To request a copy of either application, contact Jill Albanese at (414) 777-0580 or write to:
Century or Sesquincentennial Farm and Home Program
640 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
Terry Thompson says
When do we get a call as to whether you have received/accepted our application for a 100-150 farm award?
Pam Jahnke says
Honorees were already informed according to the WI State Fair.