For two centuries, the Terrell Achor family farm has been shaped by the hands, hard work, and hopes of generations. From the changing rhythms of farm life to the challenges and opportunities each new era has brought, the family’s enduring commitment has kept the land productive and its legacy alive. In Ohio’s Clinton County, this is more than a milestone of ownership—it is a story of perseverance, stewardship, and a family’s lasting bond with the land they call home.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is proud to recognize the Roger and Janet Terrell Achor family farm as a Bicentennial Farm, honoring two centuries of continuous family ownership and agricultural stewardship. The designation welcomes the farm into ODA’s Historic Family Farms Program, which recognizes farms that have remained in the same family for at least 100 years.
Keeping a family farm thriving for generations takes more than hard work—it takes vision, grit, and a deep bond with the land. Through changing seasons, uncertain markets, new technologies, and the demands of daily farm life, the Terrell Achor family has continued to meet each challenge with determination and care. Their two centuries of commitment reflect the skill, sacrifice, and resilience of the generations who built and sustained the farm, as well as the pride of those carrying its legacy forward today. In doing so, the family has helped preserve not just a farm, but a living piece of Clinton County’s agricultural heritage.
The farm joins a distinguished group of Ohio families whose histories are closely tied to the state’s agricultural heritage. ODA’s Historic Family Farms Program helps preserve these stories and recognize the families whose dedication has helped shape Ohio’s rural communities and agricultural economy. The program has nearly 2,400 members, fewer than 200 of them Bicentennial Farms.
Family farms are the foundation of Ohio agriculture. The Terrell Achor farm’s bicentennial designation celebrates not only the generations who came before, but also the care and commitment that keep the farm thriving today—and the stewardship that will help guide its future.