Sherry Nelson's family farm in Richland County has been in dairy production for more than 100 years. And it's seen a lot of changes from milking by hand to a pipeline system. The family is working on a succession plan to continue the dairy farming in the fifth generation. The sixth generation is already showing great interest and is a big help in the farm's operations. Sherry says that a positive attitude through hardships, such as the current drought, have gotten the family through a century of farming. Each year about 100 properties are recognized in the state's Century Farm Program. You can listen to more farm stories from this year’s honorees at midwestfarmreport.com. These stories are brought to you courtesy of Compeer Financial.

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