It appears it varies by state. These site have some information: http://www.thedailystar.com/news/stories/2000/09/18/farm.html http://www.mnstatefair.org/pages/marketingpr06_feb22.html Mike On Sat, 18 Mar 2006, semilunr@cyberport.net wrote: >Could someone explain to me the term "century farm" ? I can guess, but >would like to know for sure. Also, I think we should remember that all >these names and places are connected with living people and not use it to >express our personal opinion, especially when it's unkind and serves no >purpose. Incidentally, I believe I am related to both Jim Barrett and the >Whites.