Applications are now being accepted for the Georgia Centennial Farm program, which honors farms that have played a significant role in the state’s agricultural and family heritage for more than a century. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.
Farms have long served as a cornerstone of Georgia’s economy, culture and family traditions, and the Centennial Farm program was established more than 30 years ago to recognize and preserve these historic agricultural operations. Since its creation in 1993, the program has recognized more than 630 farms across the state for their lasting contributions to Georgia’s agricultural legacy.
To qualify, farms must be working operations with at least 10 acres of the original land purchase, actively involved in agricultural production and generating at least $1,000 in annual farm income. Farms must also have been continuously operated by members of the same family for at least 100 years or be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Qualifying farms are recognized each October during an awards ceremony at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, where families are honored for preserving their agricultural heritage across generations.
The Georgia Centennial Farm program is administered through a partnership that includes the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia EMC, the Georgia National Fair and Agricenter and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
Applications are available online and must be postmarked by May 1, 2026.