{"id":28631,"date":"2024-11-21T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T14:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=28631"},"modified":"2024-11-12T11:20:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T16:20:25","slug":"find-meaningful-gifts-this-holiday-season-with-locally-grown-sourced-maryland-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2024\/11\/21\/find-meaningful-gifts-this-holiday-season-with-locally-grown-sourced-maryland-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Meaningful Gifts this Holiday Season with Locally Grown &amp; Sourced Maryland Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/FINAL-Category-Gift-Guide-2024-Instagram-Post.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28632\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2024\/11\/21\/find-meaningful-gifts-this-holiday-season-with-locally-grown-sourced-maryland-products\/attachment\/final-category-gift-guide-2024-instagram-post\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/FINAL-Category-Gift-Guide-2024-Instagram-Post.png?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"FINAL Category Gift Guide 2024 (Instagram Post)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/FINAL-Category-Gift-Guide-2024-Instagram-Post.png?fit=760%2C760&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28632\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/FINAL-Category-Gift-Guide-2024-Instagram-Post.png?resize=300%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/FINAL-Category-Gift-Guide-2024-Instagram-Post.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/FINAL-Category-Gift-Guide-2024-Instagram-Post.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/FINAL-Category-Gift-Guide-2024-Instagram-Post.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/FINAL-Category-Gift-Guide-2024-Instagram-Post.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/FINAL-Category-Gift-Guide-2024-Instagram-Post.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 14pt\">Give the Very Maryland Best with Our Holiday Gift Guide!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><strong>ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 21, 2024)<\/strong> \u2013 Finding the perfect gift can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming when you\u2019re short on time and searching for something unique for everyone on your list. This holiday season, <a href=\"https:\/\/marylandsbest.maryland.gov\/\"><strong>Maryland\u2019s Best<\/strong><\/a>, a seafood and agriculture marketing program under the <strong>Maryland Department of Agriculture<\/strong>, is helping you make your gifts memorable with the <a href=\"https:\/\/marylandsbest.maryland.gov\/give-marylands-best\/\">Very Maryland\u2019s Best Gift Guide<\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">\u201cNow more than ever, people want to go the extra mile when gift-giving to their loved ones and they also want it to be convenient,\u201d said <strong>Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks.<\/strong> \u201cThis gift-guide highlights wonderfully grown and crafted products that support our agriculture and seafood communities all conveniently packaged into one online manual so all you have to do is click and buy!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">The <strong>Very Maryland&#8217;s Best <\/strong>digital gift guide has all the details you need to make your holiday shopping simple &#8211; including gift cards to local farm and seafood retailers, details on promotions being offered and ideas that\u2019ll make you the gift giver of the year! From key lime pie moonshine, goat milk soap to oysters, a variety of cheddar cheeses, winery experiences and more, you\u2019re sure to find something to make this holiday season special. All the items are certified to be grown by a Maryland farmer or sourced from Maryland watermen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">When you give these local gifts, you\u2019re giving more than just a great quality product, you\u2019re also investing in your community! Local farmers and watermen that you can purchase from this year include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/palmyrafarm.net\/\">Palmyra Farm LLC and Palmyra Farm Cheese LLC<\/a> is owned and operated by the Shank and Creek Families and offer delicious holiday cheese gift boxes!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/SoCo-Seafood-5624-Shady-Side-Rd-100063703442572\/\">SoCo Seafood<\/a> is a family-owned small business and includes a third generation Maryland watermen. Purchase wild-caught oysters just in time for your holiday gatherings!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linganorewines.com\/\">Linganore Winecellars<\/a> has a selection of award-winning wines for all palates utilizing grapes grown on property in Mt. Airy!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluepointcrabcompany.myshopify.com\/\">Blue Point Crab Company<\/a> offers fresh Southern Maryland seafood and merchandise to show your love of Maryland!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluegablesfarm.com\/\">Blue Gable Farms<\/a> is perfect for the flower love in your family! Enjoy a wide variety of Maryland grown flowers and offer workshops and subscriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">There are so many great stories behind all of the companies featured in the guide, making their products all that more fun to give to your loved ones. Make it a Very Maryland Holiday this season and shop your local farm and seafood companies in the <a href=\"https:\/\/marylandsbest.maryland.gov\/give-marylands-best\/\">Very Maryland\u2019s Best Gift Guide<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">For more information about the guide or Maryland\u2019s Best, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/marylandsbest.maryland.gov\/mdsbestthanksgiving\/\">www.marylandsbest.net<\/a> or contact Maryland\u2019s Best Director of Special Projects Kristin Hanna at <a href=\"mailto:kristin.hanna@maryland.gov\">kristin.hanna@maryland.gov<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"># # #\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">Follow Maryland\u2019s Best on @mdsbest on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mdsbest\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MdsBestAg\/\">Facebook<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MDsBest\">Twitter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Give the Very Maryland Best with Our Holiday Gift Guide!\u00a0 ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 21, 2024) \u2013 Finding the perfect gift can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming when you\u2019re short on time and searching for something unique for everyone on your list. 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