July 2, 2008

The State Historic Preservation Office today announced that, as of July 1, the Historical Society of Michigan - a non-profit organization devoted to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Michigan history - has assumed responsibility for the Michigan Centennial Farm Program.

The SHPO will no longer be involved in the administration of this program, explained State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway.

"The Centennial Farm Program recognizes farms that have been in continuous family ownership for over 100 years and is a good compliment to the Historical Society of Michigan's other recognition programs, such as the Centennial Business Program," said Conway.

For more information about the Centennial Farm Program, visit www.centennialfarms.org or contact the Historical Society of Michigan at:

The Historical Society of Michigan
1305 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 324-1828
Fax: (517) 324-4370

For more information about the Historical Society of Michigan, visit www.hsmichigan.org.

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