The USDA and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have launched the American Farm Legacy 250 Program, a new national effort recognizing multi-generational farm families that have helped shape American agriculture. The program will honor farms and ranches that have remained in continuous family operation for 250 years while also building on existing state Century Farm and Heritage Farm programs to celebrate agricultural stewardship across generations. "America's farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to feed, clothe, and fuel their communities and the world," said Ted McKinney, NASDA CEO. "This partnership recognizes families who have stewarded their land across generations while inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders." USDA will oversee the national program, while NASDA will work with state agriculture departments to identify qualifying farms and coordinate recognition efforts. The first farms meeting the 250-year milestone were recognized this week as part of the nation's celebration leading up to America's 250th anniversary.
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