Search for Missouri Century Farms starts February 1

To qualify, the same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings and nephews and nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income.

Visit the Missouri Century Farms page to learn more and apply.

Elza Ezard and members of this family hodling a century farm sign.

2020 Century Farm Family

We are pleased to announce that Ty Dinsdale of Linn Creek, Mo. is this year's Century Farm in Camden County.

Mr. Dinsdale has a 229-acre farm. Mr. Dinsdale's grandfather, Elza James Ezard, purchased the farm on January 9, 1911. They will be recognized at the Camden County Extension Council's annual dinner in 2021.

  • 2020
    Elza and Essie Ezard

  • 2017
    William T, and Tori Carnes

  • 2016
    Chris and Devonna Francis
    Hazel and Gregg Sellers

  • 2015
    Jerry and Jennifer Francis
    William and Sandra Willoughby

  • 2012
    Malcolm and Joan Osborn

  • 2011
    Clyde and Georgia Gideon
    Chris and Diane Franklin

  • 2009
    John C. and Charla Green

  • 2008
    Ralph Caviness
    Jerry Powell

  • 2007
    Charles D. Franklin

  • 2004
    John Robert Hix
    James A. and Janet Hopkins
    Frank N. Miller

  • 2003
    Robert M. and Marian R. Wyper

  • 2001
    Bobby L. and Barbara A. Brown

  • 1999
    Roy and Lillian Cunningham
    James E. and Mary Ann Roberts

  • 1998
    Ruth Evington, Sue Evington and Nancy Evington Johnston

  • 1997
    William and Erick Creach

  • 1993
    Kenny and Traci Selby

  • 1988
    Mr. and Mrs. B.W. Howard
    Marjorie Eldred North
    Rubin Karl Stoufer
    Tommy Wallis
    Mr. and Mrs. Roy Whitworth
    Von D. and Marga Young

  • 1987
    Gerald and Ronald Keller
    Clyde E. Hannebrink
    Cletus Wilburn Hahs
    Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brown
    Earl E. Aufdenberg

  • 1986
    Roy W. Mcguire
    Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ludwig
    Glen S. Kinder
    Emil and Juanita Exler

  • 1976
    Grover Sachse
    Mrs. Roberts L. Crites