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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: Olson Family Farm - Monroe County Sesquicentennial Farm
Description: The Olson Family Farm was recognized as a Century Farm in 1985 after 110 years of continuous family ownership. Ole Herdal Olson (born October 1807) and Dorthea Jensdatter Stennan Riise (born October 1809) were united in marriage in May 1838 in Tolga, Hedemark, Norway.  To this union there were six children: Ole Iver born in 1838; Marit born in 1841; Carrie born in 1843; Johanne born in 1846; Anna born in 1849; and Jens born on October 26, 1853.  They emigrated from Norway to America and were among the early settlers in the Township of Leon.  Ole and Dorthea purchased the present farm in 1875 from John Cannon.  Mr. Cannon was a...