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Call for Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame

Nominations Due October 5, 2017

ANNAPOLIS, MD– The Maryland Department of Agriculture is accepting nominations of farmers and farm families for the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to one of the state’s more important industries. Nominations are due October 5. Those selected for induction will be honored during a Taste of Maryland Agriculture on February 2018.

“Maryland is home to so many farmers who are committed to our state’s agricultural industry and rural communities,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “I encourage all Marylanders to join me in recognizing our great farm families by submitting a nomination for the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame.”

Any farm family that derives its income principally from farming is eligible for the award. The Hall of Fame, established in 1991, includes 48 farm families from 23 counties who have been honored for their high standards of conduct; personal values; contributions to their community; and performance, leadership, innovation, and achievement in agriculture.

Local Extension offices serve as local nominating committee coordinators.  Each local nominating committee is made up of the county extension educator, county farm bureau president, county fair representative, and county soil conservation district chairman. Each committee reviews a pool of candidates from its county and forwards a selection to the Governor’s Selection Committee. Only one farm family per county can be considered.

Applicants MUST work with their county Cooperative Extension Office in preparing the application, which should include as much information about the family as possible and address agricultural leadership, community activities, and technological and management advancements.

The selection committee includes the Dean of the University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the President of the Maryland Farm Bureau, and members of the agricultural community.

The application can be downloaded here. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on October 5.

For more information, contact Logan Yearsley at 443-534-8408 or Logan.Yearsley@mayland.gov.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions, need additional information or would like to arrange an interview, please contact:
Jessica Hackett
Director of Communications
Telephone: 410-841-5888

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