For over 50 years, Illinois has been honoring the heritage of local farms. The Illinois Centennial Farms program is an effort of the State Department of Agriculture says the agency’s Rachel Hettrick.

Hettrick says 16 Illinois farms have now been certified as Bicentennial Farms.

To seek designation, Illinois family farms can reach out at agr.centfarms@illinois.gov or visit the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s website.