Weld Farm, Brighton farmer to be recognized at Centennial Farm ceremony
DENVER — A Weld County farm in the eastern part of the county near New Raymer has been named a Centennial Farm by History Colorado and the state De...
DENVER — A Weld County farm in the eastern part of the county near New Raymer has been named a Centennial Farm by History Colorado and the state Department of Agriculture. To qualify for the program, a farm or ranch has to be owned by the same family for at least 100 years and still be in operation. The Schmeeckle Farm was established in 1917. It is listed in Weld County Assessor records as owned by the Dale and Edith Schmeeckle Trust. 'We draw strength from the rural stories of endurance and persistence from the farmers and ranchers who personify Centennial Farms and Ranches, as well as some of the cultural practices that have helped innovate and sustain agriculture.