The Historical Society of Michigan's U.P. Centennial Farms grant opportunity is available for Upper Peninsula farming families who have owned and operated a working farm of 10 or more acres continuously for at least 100 years. This program aims to recognize the historical significance of these farms and their contribution to the culture and development of Michigan. Once certified through the Michigan Centennial Farm Program, owners will receive a certificate and a display marker for their farm. The green-and-yellow markers are sponsored by UPPCO in their Upper Peninsula service area.
The following Centennial Farms have been recognized by UPPCO:
- Augustus Schaffer Farm (1857) in Ontonagon, certified on 02/01/1962
- James Daniels Farm (1865) in Ontonagon, certified on 01/18/1966
- Jermiah Penegor Farm (1850) in Ontonagon, certified on 06/16/1966
- Alex Rheault Farm (1866) in Houghton, certified on 9/22/1969
- Patrick DeLoughary Farm (1882) in Menominee, certified on 04/15/1982
- August and Sophia Krans Farm (1882) in Iron, certified on 03/08/1985
- Joel David and Anna Millard Farm (1857) in Ontonagon, certified on 05/10/1985
- Peder Olaus Olsen Farm (1884) in Iron, certified on 09/23/1985
- Fred A. and Regina Hall Farm (1889) in Iron, certified on 05/20/1986
- Carl Kunde Farm (1881) in Marquette, certified on 11/24/1986
And many more farms have been recognized.
