Applications are now open for the Georgia Centennial Farm program, which recognizes farms that have played a significant role in the state’s history. The application deadline is May 1, 2026.
The program, started over thirty years ago, aims to highlight and preserve historic farms across Georgia. Since its inception in 1993, more than 630 farms have received recognition for their longstanding contributions.
To qualify for the program, farms must be active agricultural operations with at least 10 acres from the original purchase and generate a minimum of $1,000 in annual income from farming activities. Additionally, eligible farms must have been operated by members of the same family for at least one hundred years or be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Farms that meet these criteria will be honored during an awards ceremony each October at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry.
The administration of the Georgia Centennial Farm program involves several organizations: “The Georgia Centennial Farm program is administered by the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Farm Bureau Federation, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia EMC, Georgia National Fair and Agricenter, and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.”
Interested applicants can find more information and access application forms online through the official website (https://dca.georgia.gov/community-assistance/historic-preservation/centennial-farms-program). For questions or additional details about applying, contact Rose Mayo, Historic Preservation Division Outreach Coordinator, at 770-855-2586 or [email protected]. Applications must be postmarked by May 1.