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The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is seeking entries for the 2010 Agritourism Media Awards, to be presented at the West Virginia Small Farms Conference March 2-5, at Lakeview Resort near Morgantown. There is no entry fee. Deadline for submissions is February 12.

The purpose of the Agritourism Media Awards is to celebrate and recognize excellence in advertising and promotion of West Virginia Agritourism destinations and attractions.

Types of entries include brochures, rack cards, photos and websites. Ribbons will be presented during a local foods luncheon at the Conference March 2. Entrants do not have to attend the Conference, but must purchase a ticket for the luncheon if they wish to attend.

Entry materials must be mailed to WVDA, c/o Mountain RC&D, Inc., 226 Maple Ave., Oak Hill, WV 25901. Entries will be displayed for the duration of the Conference and ones not picked up will not be returned.

Questions should be directed to WVDA Marketing Specialist Cindy Martel at 304-469-9738, or cmartel@ag.state.wv.us. Entry forms and details can be downloaded at the WVDA website at http://www.wvagriculture.org. For more information about the Small Farms Conference, visit http://smallfarmcenter.ext.wvu.edu/home.

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture protects plant, animal and human health through a variety of scientific, regulatory and consumer protection programs, as mandated by state law. The Commissioner of Agriculture is one of six statewide elected officials in West Virginia. For more information, visit www.wvagriculture.org.

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