We have several Agriculture-related awards in Cattaraugus County.
Conservation Farm of the Year Award: Presented by the Conservation District to a farm which has demonstrated a sincere commitment to the conservation and protection of our soil, water, and related natural resources through active participation in the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program.
Farm of the Year Award: Presented to a farm operation that has actively promoted the importance of farming and the agricultural industry by providing and sharing information and education opportunities to other farms and the general public, with activities such as participation in farm tours, workshops, displays, programs through Farm Bureau and other organizations, etc.
Friend of Agriculture Award: Presented to an individual, business, or organization that has actively supported farmers and promoted the importance of the agricultural industry in Cattaraugus County through professional services, educational programs, and other related activities.
Agricultural Legacy Award: The Agricultural Legacy Award has been established by the Cattaraugus County Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board, to be presented to a farmer or farm family that has contributed a lifetime to supporting and promoting the agricultural industry through various accomplishments including, but not limited to, active participation in agricultural organizations, committees, and boards, and encouraging youth education in agriculture through various programs such as 4H, FFA, and many others.
Pioneer Award: The Pioneer Award has been established by the Cattaraugus County Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board, to be presented to a farmer or farm family that is among the first to explore, develop or apply a new method of farming in Cattaraugus County. A pioneer is someone who sees potential and is willing to try new things.
Conservation Farm of the Year Award Winners
2025 Conservation Farm of the Year: Telaak Farms
2024 Conservation Farm of the Year: Mekka Jo Farms
2023 Conservation Farm of the Year: Durow Farms
2020/2021 Conservation Farm of the Year: Colonial Hill Farms
2019 Conservation Farm of the Year: Woloszyn Farm
2018 Conservation Farm of the Year: Bliss Dairy Company
2017 Conservation Farm of the Year: Blesy Farms
2016 Conservation Farm of the Year: R&D Adams Dairy Farm
2015 Conservation Farm of the Year: Triple R Farms
2014 Conservation Farm of the Year: Tim Ploetz Farm
2013 Conservation Farm of the Year: Pimm’s View Dairy in Conewango Valley
2012 Conservation Farm of the Year: Nichols Dairy Farm
Farm of the Year Award Winners
2026 Farmer of the Year: Brendan O'Gorman
2025 Farm of the Year: Williams Ranch & Cattle
2024 Farm of the Year: Valley View Farms
2023 Farm of the Year: Burdick Blueberries
2022 Farm of the Year: Rublee & Martin Families
2020/2021 Farm of the Year: Gibbs Apiaries
2019 Farm of the Year: Native Offerings
2018 Farm of the Year: Hill's Valley Farm
2017 Farm of the Year: Pumpkinville
2016 Farm of the Year: Angus Hill Farm
2015 Farm of the Year: Canticle Farm
2014 Farm of the Year: Sprague's Maple Farms
2013 Farm of the Year: Tom & Robin Degenfelder of Pine Villa Farm
2012 Farm of the Year: Telaak Dairy Farm
Friend of Agriculture Award Winners
2026 Friend of Agriculture: Katie Hill
2025 Friend of Agriculture: Dan Steward
2024 Friend of Agriculture: Rhonda Lindquist
2023 Friend of Agriculture: Pat Walker
2022 Friend of Agriculture: Brian & Jean Davis
2020/2021 Friend of Agriculture: John Busekist
2019 Friend of Agriculture: Chuck & Phyllis Couture
2018 Friend of Agriculture: Jack Searles
2017 Friend of Agriculture: Lloyd "Ev" Lamb
2016 Friend of Agriculture: Jim Ellis
2015 Friend of Agriculture: Joan Petzen
2014 Friend of Agriculture: Charlesworth Family
2013 Friend of Agriculture: Rick Miller
2012 Friend of Agriculture: Lisa Kempisty
Agriculture Legacy Award Winners
2026 Agriculture Legacy: Marcie Furl
2025 Agriculture Legacy: Dave Zilker
2024 Agriculture Legacy: Dick Rivers
2022 Agriculture Legacy: Bill & Jean Jones
2018 Agriculture Legacy: Barb Andrea
2017 Agriculture Legacy Award: Pagett's
Pioneer Award Winners
2023 Pioneer Award: Ellicottville Distillery
2022 Pioneer Award: Maple Ridge Bison
2019 Pioneer Award: Hi Y Farm
Dairy of Distinction Awards in Cattaraugus County
View Dairy of Distinction awards from Cattaraugus County on DairyOfDistinction.com.
