ANNAPOLIS, MD – May is National Egg Month, a time to encourage citizens to seek out locally produced eggs and to recognize Maryland farmers who produce nearly 71 million dozen eggs a year. “Eggs are a commodity that can work for both large and small scale producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance. “Only nine Maryland Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 27, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture reminds citizens that incorrectly handling eggs or live poultry, such as chicks and ducklings, can cause very serious illnesses, and any plans to decorate eggs or purchase chicks for the Easter or Passover holidays should be undertaken with care and forethought. “MDA’s Food Quality Read the Rest…
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