Labette County Farm Bureau

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) is continuing in 2026 its recognition for “Sesquicentennial Farms” in conjunction with its annual “Century Farm” program. The Century Farm program honors Farm Bureau members who own farms of at least 80 acres within the same family for 100 years or more. The Sesquicentennial Farm recognition goes to farms in the same family for at least 150 years.

“Kansas farmers and ranchers have a lot to be proud of,” Joe Newland, Kansas Farm Bureau president, says. “One thing we take pride in is our value in the traditions and strong family ties through generations of rural living. Kansas Farm Bureau is honored to celebrate those through the Century Farm and Sesquicentennial Farms programs.”

The deadline for consideration to be part of the 2026 programs is May 15. Kansas Farm Bureau has recognized 3,265 Century Farms and 155 Sesquicentennial Farms since the inception of the honors.

Complete details for qualifications and applications for both programs can be obtained at county Farm Bureau offices across Kansas or by visiting, www.kfb.org/centuryfarm, which also includes lists of past honorees.

Greg Doering highlights the lasting impact of a five-county Earth Day program in Parsons, honoring four individuals whose decades of dedication have shaped agricultural education for generations of students. What began as a local effort to keep Earth Day alive has grown into a hands-on learning experience connecting youth to agriculture, conservation and stewardship. Through their vision and commitment, Doering notes, their legacy isn’t just found in the trees planted each year, but in the inspiration passed on — a reminder that for farmers and ranchers, every day is Earth Day. Read the full Insight at https://www.kfb.org/Article/Every-day-is-Earth-Day.