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Board seeks clarification on Century Farm designation rules; meeting adjourns
Summary
The board asked staff to contact the state about rules for Century Farm designations (specifically whether direct descendancy is required vs. broader familial ownership) and adjourned after approving routine minutes and scheduling the next meeting for Feb. 26, 2026.
During new business the board discussed Century‑designated farms in Butler County and requested that staff contact the state to clarify how designation is maintained in cases of familial ownership such as cousins versus direct descendancy. The minutes note: "The Board discussed Century‑designated farms in Butler County and asked Sheryl to contact the state regarding details on how designation is maintained regarding familial ownership such as cousins, etc. or whether direct descendancy is required."
The meeting concluded with customary housekeeping. The board approved the August meeting minutes (motion by Treasurer Baumgartel, second by Vice‑Chairman Duncan) and later approved a motion to adjourn moved by Alvin Vogel and seconded by Treasurer Baumgartel; the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The next meeting was set for Feb. 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Farm Show Office in Butler.
