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PO Box 690 Grangeville, ID 83530
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| Idaho County properties make century mark |
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| Schumacher, Arnzen receive historic ag designations |
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Two agricultural properties in Cottonwood and Ferdinand will receive special designations this month by the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho Department of Agriculture.
In Cottonwood, the John and Sue Schumacher Ranch, 421 Stubbers Road, will be designated an Idaho Century Ranch in a Sept. 10 ceremony. In Ferdinand, on Sept. 19, the farm of Fred and Randy Arnzen will be designated an Idaho Century Farm. Presentations will be made by Dr. Earl Bennett, ISHS trustee.
The award recognizes agricultural property owned and operated in Idaho by the same family, at least 40 acres of which must have remained in agricultural use for 100 years or more.
Schumacher Ranch
The Schumacher Ranch was established by Anton and Frances Schumacher, grandparents of the award recipients, in 1910. The grandparents came to what was then known as Green Creek from Lillyville, Ill. In Idaho, they purchased 79 acres from Joseph and Philomena Schmidt, added numerous buildings, and raised wheat, barley, peas, hogs, cattle and chickens. Later, they acquired additional property across the road on Columbus Creek. Among their assets were 60 acres reserved for a cemetery. In addition to farming, Anton did carpentry work.
Arnzen Farm
The Arnzen farm was established by Herman Henry and Bernadina Arnzen, grandparents of the award recipients, in 1903. The grandparents came to Idaho from Green Creek, Ill., to acquire better soil and expand their farming activities. They constructed a house and outbuildings on their new, Idaho property -- Henry was a carpenter as well as a farmer -- and raised wheat, barley, peas, hay and cattle.
The Schumachers and Arnzens, both third generation, will be awarded a certificate, signed by Governor C. L. "Butch" Otter and the directors of the Idaho Department of Agriculture and the Idaho State Historical Society, and a steel sign, suitable for display on their ranch.
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