2017 Farming Heritage Deadline

LEWISBURG, WV (05/22/2017) (readMedia)-- Cosponsored by the State Fair of West Virginia and West Virginia Farm Bureau

The deadline to submit a nominee for the 2017 Farming Heritage Award is Friday, May 26, 2017. This award is being offered by the State Fair of West Virginia and the West Virginia Farm Bureau.

The Farming Heritage Award will be presented to a family that has strived to maintain its rural lifestyle by contributing to the community, acting as role models, dedicating time to efficient agricultural production, and maintaining the upkeep of their farm through generations.

Entry forms may be completed by family members or by someone who wants to nominate a family for consideration. Judging will be conducted by an independent panel of judges.

All entries must be postmarked by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017.

Entry applications are available through the West Virginia Farm Bureau office by calling Joan Harman @ 800-398-4630 x. 306, emailing joanh@wvfarm.org or visiting www.wvfarm.org. Farming Heritage applications are also available through the State Fair by calling Kimberly Dillon @ 304-645-1090, emailing kimd@statefairofwv.comor visiting www.statefairofwv.com/fair/scholarships-awards/