Photo provided Lloyd Earnest of Cameron will be inducted into the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame during a July 11 ceremony at Jackson’s Mill.

CAMERON — A Cameron man is among six West Virginians set to be inducted into the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame during a July 11 banquet at Jackson’s Mill.

The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame will honor its 2026 class with a reception beginning at 4 p.m., followed by dinner at 5 p.m. The annual recognition highlights individuals who have made significant contributions to agriculture, forestry and family life across the state.

“This year’s inductees represent the very best of West Virginia’s agriculture and forestry communities,” said Matthew Wilson, AFHOF board president. “Their lifelong commitment to innovation, stewardship, and service has made a lasting impact not only on their industries, but on the families and communities they support. It’s an honor to recognize individuals whose work continues to strengthen and shape the future of West Virginia.”

Chartered in 1974, the Hall of Fame honors West Virginians for outstanding contributions to the establishment, development, advancement and improvement of agriculture, forestry and family life in West Virginia and beyond.

Among this year’s inductees is Lloyd Earnest of Cameron in Marshall County, who is being honored in agriculture.

Earnest grew up on a cattle farm in Marshall County and later earned a degree in food science from West Virginia University. He spent more than 30 years in agricultural and science education in Marshall County Schools, including more than 25 years as a vocational agriculture teacher at Cameron High School. He also served as an FFA advisor and mentor to hundreds of students.

During his career, Earnest coached multiple state champion judging teams, guided 75 students to their State FFA Degree and helped five students earn the American FFA Degree. He has also held leadership roles with several agricultural organizations, including the West Virginia Farm Bureau and the West Virginia FFA Foundation.

Other inductees include Lynwood “Woody” Ireland of Pullman in Ritchie County, Donnie Tenney of Tallmansville in Upshur County, Edward Kraynok of Sharon, Pa., Dale Woody of Buckhannon in Upshur County and Dennis “Denny” Barron of Shepherdstown in Jefferson County.

Ireland is a lifelong farmer and former state legislator with decades of service in agriculture advocacy and youth programs. Tenney, a Vietnam veteran, has spent decades in conservation work and public service, including 18 years as an Upshur County commissioner.

Kraynok built a more than 40-year career in forestry and timber operations across Appalachia, while Woody has worked in West Virginia’s timber industry since 1950 and helped expand Woody Forest Products internationally.

Barron has dedicated more than 65 years to 4-H, supporting youth development programs and helping establish endowments and statewide organizational partnerships that strengthened long-term funding for the program.