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Published August 17, 2012, 12:00 AM

Century farmers in Douglas County

In September of 1910, a humble family farm was purchased by Rudolph Jobe, where he cultivated corn, oats and hay. Now, more than 100 years later, his grandson, Paul Jobe, still owns and operates this very farm, located just south of Alexandria.

By: Leah Stinson, Echo Press Intern, Alexandria Echo Press

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