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CollinsbrookFarms was recognized in 2008 for 150 years of operation by the State of Texas Department of Agriculture

The Family Land Heritage Program honors farms and ranches that have been in continuous agricultural operation by the same family for 100 years or more. The program is designed to recognize and chronicle the unique history of Texas agriculture and the men and women who settled this great state and continue the tradition today.

Since the program started in 1974, the Texas Department of Agriculture has recognized more than 4,200 farms and ranches in 232 counties across Texas. Fayette County has the most Family Land Heritage honorees with 129 properties, Houston County is next with 86 properties, Austin, Medina and DeWitt counties are tied with 84 properties each and Gillespie County has 83 properties.

In 2000, the Family Land Heritage Program started recognizing families who have kept their farm or ranch in agricultural production for 150 and 200 years. Since then, five ranches have been recognized for 200 years and 80 farms and ranches for 150 years of operation.

Each year a ceremony is held to recognize the farms and ranches accepted into the Family Land Heritage Program. Participants whose farm or ranch qualifies receive a certificate of honor in the name of the farm or ranch. They can also obtain a Texas Century Farm or Ranch sign to proudly display on their property and the family's agricultural history is documented in the Family Land Heritage Registry.