A celebration with its roots decades before the nation’s founding took place Thursday as Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and Agriculture Secretary Don Clifton honored three families as America 250 Farms during Governor’s Day activities at the Delaware State Fair. The America 250 Farms award recognizes First State families who have owned and farmed their land for at least 250 years, in honor of America’s 250th birthday celebration and the State Fair’s theme of America 250. Hill Island Farm Stayton FarmThe honored America 250 Farms include:Dukes Farm (New Castle County): Off Cedar Swamp Road southeast of Odessa, the property has been in the Dukes family since 1730 . Owner is the ninth generation of his family to be on the farm, with son representing the upcoming 10th generation. The 107th Delaware State Fair runs through Saturday, with the Agricultural Commodities Building open until 8 p.m. each day.