Centennial Farms
The Centennial Farm Program recognizes farms that have remained in the same family for one hundred years or more and highlights the family farm’s contributions to Michigan’s development.
The State of Michigan’s Michigan Historical Commission designated the first Centennial Farms beginning in 1948 with support from Detroit Edison Company, Consumers Power Company, farm groups, and local electrical cooperatives like Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op.
To apply for the Centennial Farm Program, please contact us at [email protected]; or visit the Historical Society of Michigan’s website.
Latest Centennial Farms
Hoppe Family Receives Centennial Farm Recognition
In 1921, Florian and Josephine Hoppe acquired the 80-acre farm in Alpena, Michigan, where they raised beef cattle and cultivated potatoes. 1947, Florian passed the farm to his son, [...]
Local Farms Receive Historical Certifications
Three area farms served by Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op recently received certifications from the Historical Society of Michigan. The Budzinski and Reimann farms received certification as Centennial [...]
Roger Hardies awarded Centennial Farm status
Presque Isle District Directors gathered to congratulate member Roger Hardies who recently received certification for his Centennial Farm. Earlier this year, Hardies received a "150 years" sign acknowledging that [...]