Breum family earns Centennial Farm designation in recognition for commitment to agriculture in Snohomish County
Stanwood-based farmers will be honored during the opening ceremony of the Evergreen State Fair that begins at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27 in Monroe.
When Robert Sande emigrated from Norway in the late 1880s, he established a dairy farm near Conway. Over the years, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have continued farming. Over the years, the farm has transformed into its current form – around 800 acres near Stanwood operated by Sande’s descendants, the Breum family.
With a five-generation heritage in agriculture in the region, the Breum family earned the 2026 Centennial Farm by Snohomish County, and they will be honored during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Evergreen State Fair that begins at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27.
“For more than a century, the Breum family has adapted to changing markets, embraced innovation, and remained dedicated to caring for the land,” said Linda Neunzig, Snohomish County Agricultural Coordinator, in a press release. “Their legacy is a testament to the important role family farms continue to play in Snohomish County’s economy, environment, and rural communities.”