{"id":23561,"date":"2019-08-22T09:05:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T13:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=23561"},"modified":"2019-11-22T08:54:55","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T13:54:55","slug":"call-for-governors-agriculture-hall-of-fame-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2019\/08\/22\/call-for-governors-agriculture-hall-of-fame-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Governor\u2019s Agriculture Hall of Fame"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nominations Due No Later Than October 4<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

ANNAPOLIS, MD <\/strong>\u2013 The Maryland Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations of farmers and farm families for the Governor\u2019s Agriculture Hall of Fame<\/a>, which pays tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to the state\u2019s leading industry. Nominations are due Friday, October 4. Those selected for induction will be honored during the Taste of Maryland Agriculture event on February 6, 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgriculture is the backbone of our rural communities and state economy. Our Maryland farmers work tirelessly, year-round to provide food, fiber, and nourishment for Maryland residents and many beyond our state borders,\u201d said Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder<\/strong>. \u201cIn recognition of the dedicated farm families throughout the state, I encourage residents to submit a nomination for the Governor\u2019s Agriculture Hall of Fame.\u201d<\/p>\n

Any farm family that derives its income principally from farming is eligible for the award.\u00a0The Governor\u2019s Agriculture Hall of Fame, established in 1991, includes\u00a050 farm families<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Selection Committee. Only one farm family per county can be considered.<\/p>\n

Applicants MUST <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

The selection committee includes the Dean of the University of Maryland\u2019s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the President of the Maryland Farm Bureau, and members of the agricultural community.<\/p>\n

The application can be downloaded here<\/strong><\/a>. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on October 4.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Jessica O\u2019Sullivan at 410-841-5882 or jessica.osullivan@maryland.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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