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Centuries of Family Farms Honored | Des Moines News
At the Iowa State Fair, 274 farms celebrated over a century of family ownership, with 240 more honored as Heritage Farms for 150+ years. The governor praised these farms as living legacies of resilience, highlighting how technology has transformed agriculture from horses to tractors and handwritten records to precision farming—yet the heart of farming remains unchanged: dedication to land and family. Families like the Riecks, who brought 40 relatives from across the country, and the Irlbecks, who finally attended after health and life events delayed them, embody this enduring spirit. Their…
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