The University of Missouri Extension in Pulaski County would like to congratulate Kent and Tammy Hicks, as well as their family, in receiving the 2023 Century Farm Family Award. This award is given to recipients who have contributed to agriculture by owning and operating the same Missouri farm for 100 years or more. The first photo is multiple generations of the Hick’s family in attendance at the presentation. Council members present were Kay Powell, Jim Dack, Stacy Amick-Kramer, MaryFran Mier and University Extension & Engagement Specialist Brandi Richardson. The second photo is of the original homesteaders' D. W. (Daniel Webster) Nicks and his wife Nellie Francis Nicks. The photo was taken around 1930.