Agriculture Department Announces 2013 Agritourism Marketing Winners

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture recognized the best in agritourism marketing efforts over the past year during the 2013 Small Farm Conference at Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown February 28.

“Marketing is a key component of a successful agritourism operation,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Walt Helmick. “Each year, these awards recognize the best in marketing and promotions, and encourage others to improve their communications programs.”

This year’s winners are:

Best brochure for an agritourism attraction or event:

1. The Wild Ramp, Huntington
2. Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Clay
3. West Virginia Miniature Horse Championships, Reedsville

Best rack card for an agritourism attraction or event:

1. Daniel Vineyards, Crab Orchard
2. Gobblers Ridge Lodge Bed and Breakfast, Linn
3. Bloomery Plantation, Charles Town

Best website for an agritourism attraction or event:

1. Cider Mill House Bed and Breakfast, Berkeley Springs
2. Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Clay
3. West Virginia Strawberry Festival, Buckhannon

Best brochure or rack card for a fair or festival:

1. West Virginia Strawberry Festival, Buckhannon
2. West Virginia State Honey Festival, Parkersburg
3. West Virginia Miniature Horse Championship, Reedsville

Best brochure or rack card for a farmers’ market, roadside stand or CSA:

1. Church View Farm, Romney
2. Parkersburg Farmers’ Market, Parkersburg
3. Butler’s Farm Market, Martinsburg

Best website for a farmers market, roadside stand or CSA:

1. Clay County Farmers’ Market, Clay
2. Morgantown Farmers’ Market, Morgantown
3. Parkersburg Farmers’ Market, Parkersburg

Best photo depicting West Virginia agritourism:

1. Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Clay
2. Smoke Hole Outfitters, Seneca Rocks
3. Stone Road Vineyards, Elizabeth

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