Dr. Joseph Cain Recognized with
2013 Farming Heritage Award
West Virginia Farm Bureau and the West Virginia
State Fair presented the eighth annual Farming
Heritage Award to Dr. Joseph Cain. Dr. Cain is the
fourth generation to operate his 500-plus acre farm,
located in Big Bend, West Virginia.
The Farming Heritage Award is sponsored by West
Virginia Farm Bureau and the State Fair of West
Virginia and is presented to a worthy family who
demonstrates a commitment to a rural lifestyle and
involvement in their community, and serves as a role
model to others in the state of West Virginia.
A ceremony to honor Dr. Cain was held on
Thursday, August 15, during “Governor’s Day” at the
2013 State Fair. Dr. Cain received a Natural Stone
Sign award, and was also treated to a day at the Fair,
including overnight accommodations, free admission,
and preferred parking.
Several members of Dr. Cain’s family were
present to see him receive the prestigious award.
A number of other dignitaries attended as well,
including Governor Earl Ray Tomblin; West Virginia
Farm Bureau president Charles Wilfong; West
Virginia State Fair board chairman Jerry Cook;
Commissioner of Agriculture Walt Helmick; West
Virginia University president James P. Clements;
West Virginia state treasurer John Perdue; West
Virginia State Fair manager Marlene Pierson-Joliffe;
WVFB board members John Pitsenbarger, Frank
Nash, Steve Hannah, Joe Clay, Mike Morris, and
David Ash; the WVU Mountaineer and a number of
local officials.
Congratulations, Dr. Cain!
West Virginia Farm Bureau News 9