(NAFB.com) – One of the kickoff events for the South Dakota State Fair each year is a program recognizing farms and ranches in the state that have been in the same family for 100 years or longer. The South Dakota Farm Bureau and the state Department of Agriculture Ag and Natural Resources will host the Century Farm and Ranch Program on the opening day of the fair Thursday Sept. 1st.

South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott Vanderwal of Volga says they’ve honored over 3000 families since the program started 1984. Vanderwal says to qualify to receive the 100, 125 or 150 year old farm or ranch designation.

The South Dakota State Fair runs Sept. 1-5 in Huron, SD.