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NOTE: In 2005 the Agricultural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador created the “Century Farm Award” to honour farm families across the province who had farmed their land continuously for one hundred years or more and were still actively farming. Heritage NL agreed to post these listings on our website. Please note that these farms are NOT designated by Heritage NL. The listings are commemorative only. All content and images © Agricultural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and used with the permission of award recipients. Information current as of 2006-2007.
Romain’s Farm
Located in Romain’s Brook, Port au Port East, Romain’s farm has a long history. It is one of the oldest farms along what was once know as the “French Shore.” The farm dates from at least 1860, if not earlier, and it has come down through the generations: Ernest Romain, Walter Romain, Charlie Romain and, at the present time, Ernest and Walter Romain.
The farm has traditionally grown vegetables and continues to do so today: cabbage, potatoes, turnip, carrots. Through much of its history, the farm has raised livestock and at one time had one of the largest sheep operations in the district. Today, in addition to vegetables, the Romains have a layer operation of approximately 5,400 birds and forage is grown as a cash crop.
