Shapiro Administration Names Centre County's Third Bicentennial Farm, Twelve New Century Farms at Penn State's Ag Progress Days

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August 13, 2026 - Pennsylvania Furnace, PA

Shapiro Administration Names Centre County's Third Bicentennial Farm, Twelve New Century Farms at Penn State's Ag Progress Days

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding honored twelve Centennial Farms for having been in the same family for 100 years. He also named a Centre County farm a Bicentennial farm, honoring the Stine family, who have passed down their farm within the family since 1813.

"Today, we celebrate 13 farm families who have made tremendous contributions to feeding Pennsylvanians and preserving our agricultural heritage," Secretary Redding said. "These farms and families have varied histories, yet all share a deep commitment to future generations, as well as sustainability, durability, and perseverance as caretakers of the land."

Since the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture started the Century Farm Program in 1977 and the Bicentennial Farm Program in 2004, more than 2,300 farms have earned recognition. Pennsylvania recognized its second Tricentennial Farm during the PA Farm Show in January 2024. At the 2026 Farm Show, eleven farms were added to the program.

The program's goal is to emphasize the importance of economic and rural heritage and traditions in Pennsylvania. Today's recognition ceremony was held at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, an annual agriculture exposition that draws tens of thousands of visitors to learn about the latest agriculture research, technology, equipment, and innovation driving Pennsylvania forward.

Speakers Include:
Stephanie Zimmerman, Director, Bureau of Farmland Preservation at PA Department of Agriculture
Secretary Russell Redding, PA Department of Agriculture
Troy Ott, Dean of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
Pennsylvania Farm Families

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