2011 Farm-City Awards Application

The Farm-City Banquet will be held on Thursday, November 3rd, from 6:00-8:00pm. at the Boone United Methodist Church. Awards will be presented at 6:30 pm following a local foods dinner

The purpose of the awards is to recognize individuals for their contributions to our community and agriculture in Watauga County. Nominations for awards are now being accepted for individuals and groups supporting this purpose. Deadline for nominations is Friday, October 14, 2011.

Please call (828) 264-3061 if you would like additional information.

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FARM-CITY AWARDS

Check award category:

_____ Friend of Agriculture: Individual or business that has made significant contributions (financial or otherwise) to local agriculture.

_____ Woman in Agriculture: Woman who has made significant contributions (financial or otherwise) to local agriculture.

_____ Youth in Agriculture: Youth who has made significant contributions (financial or otherwise) to local agriculture.

_____ Agri-tourism Award: In honor of Pauline and Constantine Alimanestiano. Agri-tourism is tourism based on attracting visitors to farm operations such as pick-your-own, wineries, Christmas tree farms, herb farms, greenhouses and farm stands.

_____ Community Volunteer Award: Individual who has exemplified the spirit of volunteerism in the community.

_____ Farm and Food Steward Award: This award is given by the High Country Chapter of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association to an individual or organization in recognition of their contributions to maintaining Southern Appalachia's tradition of food independence and to building a local food system through economic, environmental and socially-sustainable agricultural practices.

_____ L.E. Tuckwiller Award: Recognizing a town or community for the outstanding efforts in “community development”. Sponsored by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce.

_____ Agriculture in Arts Award: Recognizing a local artist or arts organization that captures the spirit of agriculture in our county. Sponsored by the Watauga Arts Council.

DEADLINE TO TURN IN APPLICATION: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011

1) Name of individual/organization/town or community group being nominated:

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2) Nominee’s Contact Information:

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3) Contact Person for More Information: ______

4) In less than one page, please describe the work done by this individual/organization/town or community group that has benefited agriculture or the mission of Cooperative Extension (agriculture, natural resources, family and youth development, community development, healthy lifestyles) .

5) Other attachments to document the success of the nominee’s activities are welcome.

Signature of Nominator______

Name______

Address______

Telephone______

Completed nominations should be e-mailed to or mailed/delivered to:

NC Cooperative Extension

971 West King Street

Boone , N.C. 28607

BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011