Four families earn Barry County Century Farm Family status
September 7, 2019
Maintaining a farming operation in the family for one century or more through the good times and hard times is something to celebrate. This year, the local University of Missouri Extension Office is proud to celebrate not one but four families.
Rosella Renkoski, of Purdy, achieved the accomplishment being a Century Farm, for 180 acres, purchased in 1910, that originally raised cows, hogs and chickens.
Rose Mills, of Purdy, is being recognized for her Century Farm of 50 acres, which was purchased in 1917 and operated as dairy farm in years past.
Patricia Moloski, of Pierce City, achieved the accomplishment of having a Century Farm, operating a 40-acre farm purchased in 1896 with original purpose of being a general farm that produced many different goods throughout the years.
Lastly, the Extension office will be celebrating, Barbara Foster, of Monett, with a 160-acre farm was first established in 1901. The farm originally raised sheep, hogs, cattle and chickens.
The community is encouraged to join the University of Missouri-Extension of Barry County’s Century Farm Celebration potluck picnic on September 5 at 6 p.m. to honor the Renkoski, Mills, Moloski and Foster families. The picnic will take place at Mill Street Church, 1104 Mill Street, Cassville.
All are welcome to attend. RSVP for the celebration by calling the MU Extension Office of Barry County at (417) 847-3161.
Maintaining a farming operation in the family for one century or more through the good times and hard times is something to celebrate. This year, the local University of Missouri Extension Office is proud to celebrate not one but four families.
Rosella Renkoski, of Purdy, achieved the accomplishment being a Century Farm, for 180 acres, purchased in 1910, that originally raised cows, hogs and chickens.
Rose Mills, of Purdy, is being recognized for her Century Farm of 50 acres, which was purchased in 1917 and operated as dairy farm in years past.
Patricia Moloski, of Pierce City, achieved the accomplishment of having a Century Farm, operating a 40-acre farm purchased in 1896 with original purpose of being a general farm that produced many different goods throughout the years.
Lastly, the Extension office will be celebrating, Barbara Foster, of Monett, with a 160-acre farm was first established in 1901. The farm originally raised sheep, hogs, cattle and chickens.
The community is encouraged to join the University of Missouri-Extension of Barry County’s Century Farm Celebration potluck picnic on September 5 at 6 p.m. to honor the Renkoski, Mills, Moloski and Foster families. The picnic will take place at Mill Street Church, 1104 Mill Street, Cassville.
All are welcome to attend. RSVP for the celebration by calling the MU Extension Office of Barry County at (417) 847-3161.
