The Butcher Family Farm in Washington, West Virginia, has earned a prestigious recognition for its years of community service, environmental stewardship, and dedication to sustainable farming. On Monday, the family-owned farm was presented with the West Virginia Garden Club Award of Honor, celebrating its long-standing commitment to beautification and nature-friendly practices.
“We were shocked to learn that there was even such an award,” said Bob Butcher, the farm’s manager. “This was quite the honor. We’ve been blessed with a loyal customer base through the years, and it’s really them who helped us get here.”
The award was delivered on-site by Dina Braniff of the Lubeck Acres Garden Club. Braniff, a long-time garden club member and regional pollinator chairman, expressed her admiration for the farm, which has been serving the local area since the 1930s.
“This award is for outstanding efforts within a community—beautification, pollinator-friendly habitats, education, composting, and conservation,” Braniff explained. “Butcher Family Farm really exemplifies all of those things. They are deeply rooted in the community, and their work goes far beyond growing plants.”
Braniff emphasized the importance of local farms like Butcher’s, not just for the products they offer, but for the welcoming spaces they create. “We love the plants, but we also love the generous, helpful workers here. We live locally and we buy locally,” she said.
The relationship between the garden club and the farm is longstanding. Butcher noted that the club has held numerous meetings at the farm over the years. “They’ve been good friends and great customers,” he added.
The award also recognizes the farm’s role in providing a space where families and nature lovers can gather. From their hanging baskets to seasonal events, Butcher Family Farm has become a local favorite not just for plants, but for the experience it provides.
Looking ahead, the farm is preparing for a busy season. Mother’s Day weekend promises to be colorful and festive with thousands of hanging baskets and food trucks expected on Saturday and Sunday. Butcher said the team is always looking for ways to offer something more to their visitors.
“As summer rolls on, we try to add more activities to make the visits fun and memorable,” he said.
In October, the farm goes all out with a full month of family-friendly fall festivities. “We’ll have all our mums out, and we set up lots of photo ops and displays with pumpkins,” Butcher shared. “It’s a big celebration for us and the families who come out year after year.”
The West Virginia Garden Club Award of Honor serves as a meaningful recognition of the Butcher Family Farm’s dedication to sustainable practices and its impact on the community. For locals, it’s no surprise—the farm has long been a symbol of tradition, warmth, and environmental care in the region.
As the farm gears up for another vibrant season, the award is a well-earned reminder that hard work, community connection, and a love for the land never go unnoticed.
