Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson honored 449 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations at the 2025 Iowa State Fair. The Cables and Renos were recognized during ceremonies Thursday, Aug. 14, in the historic livestock pavilion on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. To date, more than 21,000 Century Farms and 2,000 Heritage Farms have been recognized throughout Iowa. “Century and Heritage Farm families represent the very best of Iowa and our values,” Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said. “It’s an honor to recognize Iowa’s Century and Heritage Farm families and their legacies and impact to this great state,” Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson said.