Farm-City
Agriculture continues to be the number one industry in Blair County. In support of this important sector of our business community, the Chamber created a committee that was charged with recognizing the efforts of Blair County farms.
The Farm-City Committee is an award winning committee that oversees all Farm-City activities that focus on educating and informing residents on the importance of agriculture in our region.
Farm-City activities include the Down on the Farm event, Farm-City Dinner, Visit to Industry and Give Back Day.
The Farm-City Committee is an award winning committee that oversees all Farm-City activities that focus on educating and informing residents on the importance of agriculture in our region.
Farm-City activities include the Down on the Farm event, Farm-City Dinner, Visit to Industry and Give Back Day.
Previous ACE Award Honorees:
Farm Families Awardees
1970 - Don Brumbaugh – Martinsburg
1971 - Willis Greaser – Williamsburg
1972 - J. Milton Coyle – Martinsburg
1973 - Charlmar Hileman – Tyrone
1974 - Fred Bechtel – Curryville
1975 - J. Calvin Baker – Martinsburg
1976 - No one
1977 - C. Eugene Smith – Martinsburg
1978 - George Bridenbaugh - Martinsburg
1979 - Richard Fredrick – Martinsburg
1980 - Rodney Metzler – Martinsburg
1981 - William England – Williamsburg
1982 - Dawn Baker – Martinsburg
1983 - Thomas Kelley – Sinking Valley
1984 - Larry Kulp – Martinsburg
1985 - Edwin Bridenbaugh – Martinsburg
1986 - Dennis Smith – Martinsburg
1987 - Ray Diebold – Sinking Valley
1988 - Blackcrest Farms – Bob & John Black – Sinking Valley
1989 - Aldon Acres Farm – Donald & Allen Gearhart – Martinsburg
ACE Awardees
1990 - William Harshman – Vo-Ag Teacher – Tyrone Area High School
1991 - Robert Hetrick – Retired Cooperative Extension Agent
1992 - Blair County Dairy Promotion Committee
1993 - Hinish Farm Market
1994 - Lester Longenecker
1995 - Kenneth Weaver – Retired Owner of Martinsburg Milling
1996 - Central Cove Chapter of the Future Farmers of America
1997 - John Hileman – 4H Leader
1998 - Mr. & Mrs. Willard Campbell – Hoss’s Steak & Sea House
1999 - Sarah Jane Long
2000 - Tom Ritchey – Vo Ag Teacher - Central High
2001 - Donna Fisher – Blair County Conservation District
2002 - Dr. Joseph R. Itle, V.M.D.
2003 - Ritchey’s Dairy, Inc.
2004 - Bill & Judy Black
2005 - Joe Very
2006 - Norma Jean Saylor
2007 - Jerry and Joan Bechtel Family
2008 - The Jim Biddle Family
2009 - Roger Oswald
2010 - David & Janet Hileman
2011 - James Crawford
2012 - Kelly Ritchey
2013 - Randy and Twila Bigelow and Family
2014 - Representative Jerry Stern
2015 - Burket Falls Farm
2016 - Jean Sollenberger
2017 - Phil & Becky Kulp Family
2018 - Tyrone Area FFA Chapter
2019 - Jack & Peggy Mock
2020 - Fred Imler Sr. & Imler's Poultry
2021 - Doug and Veronic Smith, Dry Creek Farm
