Manitoba Family Farm Recognition Program

Is your farm a longstanding family heritage, with roots stretching back 100, 125, or 150 years? Discover how The Manitoba Farm Family Recognition Program (MFFRP) can honor your legacy. Family farms are the foundation of the agricultural industry in Manitoba. The MFFRP recognizes the historical contribution of individual families to the historical development and future strength of the agriculture and agri-food industry in Manitoba.

Many fascinating stories have been written by century farm families in recounting the early days and years of the pioneers establishing farms in Manitoba.  Families who arrived in Manitoba, without any of the conveniences we take for granted today, often walked many miles to stake claims and build temporary housing in order to survive their first winter.  It is because of the foresight and determination of these early pioneers that we have fully developed agricultural communities today.

The Century Farm Program was introduced in 1981 to recognize families who have maintained continuous family ownership for 100 years or more.

• To date, 1892 farms have been recognized in our province.

The Heritage Farm Program was introduced in 2010 to recognize families who have maintained continuous family ownership for 125 years or more.

• To date, 144 farms have been recognized in our province.

The Legacy Farm Program was introduced in 2020 to recognize families who have maintained continuous family ownership for 150 years or more.

• To date, 6 farms have been recognized in our province.

To apply for Century, Heritage or Legacy Farm recognition

Apply online using our electronic-form for submission, or you can print and complete the PDF form and mail to Manitoba Agriculture Box 160 Carberry, Manitoba R0K 0H0. 

Please follow all instructions on the form. If your farm qualifies, you can receive a gate sign to proudly proclaim your pioneering roots.

Categories

• Category 1: Families who own and operate a farm unit for 100/125/150 years or longer and still live on a farm, even if it isn't the original farm site. (Eligible for Farm Gate Sign and Certificate)
• Category 2: Families who own a farm unit for 100/125/150 years or longer but do not currently live on or operate a farm. (Eligible for Farm Certificate only)

Eligibility

• The land must be held in continuous ownership by direct descendants of the original owner.
• The minimum land area must be at least 20.23 hectares (50 acres) for the 100/125/150 years of the life of the farm.