Governor celebrates “Buy Local Challenge Week” with cookout featuring local products, recipes, chefs ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan hosted the 9th annual Buy Local Cookout at Government House this evening and officially recognized Maryland’s “Buy Local Challenge Week,” which encourages Marylanders to incorporate at least one locally grown, produced or harvested Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan announced today the 15 recipes that will be featured at the 8th Annual Buy Local Cookout, which celebrates Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge Week, July 18-26, and encourages all Marylanders to eat at least one locally grown, made or harvested product each day. Recipes for the event, submitted by teams Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 8, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley has formally submitted a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture requesting a Secretarial Disaster Designation for all Maryland counties impacted by the severe dry weather and excessive heat during the months of June and July. Governor O’Malley sent the letter to Secretary Tom Vilsack Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 19, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley and First Lady Katie O’Malley today hosted the fifth annual Buy Local Cookout at Government House and officially kicked-off Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge Week, which encourages Marylanders to incorporate at least one locally grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day. Governor O’Malley designated July Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 10, 2012) – To honor the leaders of Maryland’s thriving agricultural community, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) 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 Maryland agriculture. “Farmers are the solid foundation of Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 14, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley announced today the 16 recipes that will be featured at the 5th Annual Buy Local Cookout, an increasing popular event that will kick off Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge Week, July 21-29. Recipes for the event, submitted by teams of Maryland chefs and producers, were selected for Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 8, 2012) – The Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture will meet on Monday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, lower level conference rooms. The agenda will include a review and briefing from the Food Trust about the grocery gap Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 20, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley invites chefs using Maryland ingredients from Maryland sources to submit original recipes for the Fifth Annual “Buy Local Cookout,” which will be held at Government House in Annapolis on Thursday, July 19. Recipes must be submitted by a chef and include products from at least one Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (Feb. 21, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announces that Maryland farmers participating in the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Cover Crop Program planted a record 429,818 acres of cover crops on their farms this past fall to control soil erosion, reduce nutrient runoff and protect water quality in streams, rivers, and the Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 2, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley will induct one farming family into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame during the annual “Taste of Maryland” event today, Thursday, February 2, at Michael’s Eighth Avenue. The Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame is the state’s most prestigious agriculture award recognizing high standards of achievement and Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (Jan. 31, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announces that Maryland farmers participating in the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Cover Crop Program planted a record 398,679 acres of cover crops on their farms last fall to control soil erosion, reduce nutrient runoff and protect water quality in streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 21, 2011) – Governor and First Lady O’Malley today, joined by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, hosted the fourth annual “Buy Local” cookout and officially kicked-off Maryland’s “Buy Local Challenge” week, which encourages Marylanders to incorporate at least one locally-grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day. They also Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 15, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley announced today the 17 dishes that will be featured at the cookout he will host to launch the State’s fourth annual Buy Local Challenge Week, July 23-31. Recipes were submitted by chef/producer teams and selected for their creativity, availability of ingredients, geographic representation, and maximum use of Read the Rest…
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ELKTON, MD (May 20, 2011) – On the eve of Maryland’s best-known horse event, The Preakness Stakes, Governor Martin O’Malley today showcased Maryland’s horse racing industry as a vibrant part of the State’s economy. Governor O’Malley toured the stable and training facilities of Kentucky Derby winner ‘Animal Kingdom’ at Fair Hill, the nation’s premier training Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 4, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley invites teams made up of a chef and one or more farmer, waterman, or producer to submit original recipes using local ingredients for Maryland’s 4th annual “Buy Local Cookout,” to be held at Government House in Annapolis on Thursday, July 21, 2011. The cookout is the Read the Rest…
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