ADAI is Accepting Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm Applications

What this means

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs until Friday, August 28, 2026. ADAI and the Alabama Historical Commission initiated these programs in 1976 to help recognize and celebrate family farms that have significantly impacted Alabama history and agriculture. A Century Farm is one that has been in the same family continuously for at least 100 years and currently has agricultural activities on the farm.

Official release

Source material from Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs until Friday, August 28, 2026. ADAI and the Alabama Historical Commission initiated these programs in 1976 to help recognize and celebrate family farms that have significantly impacted Alabama history and agriculture.

A Century Farm is one that has been in the same family continuously for at least 100 years and currently has agricultural activities on the farm. The farm must include at least 40 acres of land and be owned by the applicant or nominee.

A Heritage Farm is one that has been operated continuously as a family farm for at least 100 years. The farm must possess significant historical and agricultural aspects, including one or more structures at least 40 years old. The farm must also include at least 40 acres of land owned and operated by the applicant, who must reside in Alabama. It is common for a farm to qualify as a Century & Heritage Farm. Over 750 farms across the state have been recognized by the C & H Farm program for their longtime contributions to Alabama agriculture.

ADAI is also accepting applications for the Bicentennial Farm program. The Bicentennial Farm program recognizes farms that have been owned and operated by the same family for 200 years or more. The farm must be at least 40 acres in size, owned by an Alabama resident and have current agricultural activities. To date, seventeen farms have been recognized by this program.

ADAI appreciates the significant contribution agriculture has made to our state’s history. These programs recognize the farms that have stood the test of time and provided the foundation for the success of Alabama. If qualifications are met, any historical evidence such as photos, deeds, or records will be preserved in the state archives.

If your farm meets the qualifications for the 2026 C & H Farm program or Bicentennial Farm program, visit https://agi.alabama.gov/ or contact Amy Belcher by email amy.belcher@agi.alabama.gov or call 334-240-7126.

All applicants must complete the appropriate Ownership Registration Form and return it to ADAI by Friday, August 28, 2026.

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