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Agriculture, Forestry Hall of Fame Nominations Sought

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The West Virginia Department of Agriculture says nominations are being accepted for the state Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.

The hall honors people, businesses, organizations, institutions and foundations for contributions to agricultural, forestry or family life in West Virginia.

Nomination forms must be received by Feb. 17. Selected nominees will be enshrined during a recognition dinner July 15.

The hall is a program of the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame Foundation, an independent organization.

Nomination forms are available from the Hall of Fame website at http://www.agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/executive/Documents/AFHOF%20Nomination%20Form-2017.pdf .