ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is encouraging residents to support Maryland farmers and buy real, fresh cut, locally-grown Christmas trees, rather than artificial trees or those grown out of state. To showcase its support, the department is displaying a 16- foot Maryland-grown Douglas fir Christmas tree at its headquarters in Annapolis. “Christmas Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD – This Thanksgiving, Maryland families are encouraged to purchase local, farm-fresh turkeys from one of the many Maryland turkey growers across the state. “For the freshest, best tasting turkey this Thanksgiving, order a locally raised Maryland turkey,” said Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder. “Don’t forget to place your orders early for local Thanksgiving turkeys, Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD –June is National Dairy Month, and the Maryland Department of Agriculture encourages Marylanders to celebrate by enjoying healthy and nutritious dairy products this month and all year long. National Dairy Month celebrates the value of milk and dairy products as part of a well-balanced diet for every American, as well as the importance Read the Rest…
Secretary and Deputy kick-off season at trail’s newest addition ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder and Deputy Secretary Jim Eichhorst officially opened the 2016 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail today with a visit to Woodbourne Creamery at Rock Hill Orchard in Mt. Airy. The trail opens just in time for Memorial Day weekend Read the Rest…
UPDATED: 2016 Maryland Farmers Market Conference Agenda & Registration ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Annual Maryland Farmers’ Market Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Maryland Department of Agriculture (50 Harry Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Md.). Conference sessions will include marketing tips for farmers’ markets, updates on current regulations guiding Read the Rest…
Opportunity for Maryland Farmers & Producers to Connect with Buyers from Retailers, Restaurants, Schools, & More ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture will host a wholesale local food trade show on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. The purpose of this Expo is to provide an opportunity for Maryland farmers and processors to connect with buyers Read the Rest…
Celebrate the season with fresh, local fruit ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland apple season is in full swing. Now is the perfect time of year for residents to take a trip to an orchard to try all of the delicious apple varieties our state has to offer, or visit a local farmers’ market and savor fresh cider, Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Annapolitans and visitors alike cooled off today with refreshing, local watermelons at the world’s largest crab feast at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis encouraging consumers to purchase sweet, locally-grown watermelons, which are considered by many “The Original Summertime Treat.” Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Secretary Joe Bartenfelder; National Queen Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 22, 2015) – In celebration of Maryland’s ice cream trail, Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder will visit Broom’s Bloom Dairy, Keyes Creamery and Prigel Family Creamery this Thursday to encourage all Marylanders to enjoy fresh, delicious ice cream. The Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail includes eight farms that stretch over more than Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder announced the official start of the 2015 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail today and urged Marylanders to visit at least one of the eight stops on the trail this summer. The announcement leads into June and the start of National Dairy Month. “MDA launched the Ice Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Secretary Joe Bartenfelder announced that his agency is revamping the state ag branding program, Maryland’s Best. The program started in 2001 to connect consumers with local agricultural products. MDA has created a family of Maryland’s Best logos, including a new version that adds the words “Fresh” and Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan invites chefs using local Maryland ingredients to submit original recipes for the Governor’s Buy Local Cookout, which will be held at Government House in Annapolis in mid-July. Recipes must be submitted by Friday, May 8, and include products from at least one Maryland farmer, waterman, or other producer. Chefs are Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Did you know that most of life’s necessities – food, fiber, clothing and shelter – start with agriculture? National Agriculture Week (March 15-21) recognizes and celebrates the contributions of agriculture to American society. In recognition of Maryland agriculture as one of the state’s most important industries, Governor Larry Hogan has declared “Maryland Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host a wholesale local food trade show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium “N” Room in Annapolis. The show connects Maryland growers, producers, and processors with buyers from grocery retailers, restaurants, schools, institutions, and Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance, Deputy Secretary Mary Ellen Setting and other staff members at the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) gathered outside the agency’s Annapolis headquarters today to light a 19-foot, Maryland-grown white pine Christmas tree and encourage citizens to buy real, fresh cut, locally grown Christmas trees, rather than artificial trees Read the Rest…
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