{"id":30018,"date":"2026-09-02T13:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T17:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=30018"},"modified":"2026-09-02T13:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T17:16:28","slug":"nominations-for-the-governors-agriculture-hall-of-fame-now-open-through-october-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2026\/09\/02\/nominations-for-the-governors-agriculture-hall-of-fame-now-open-through-october-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominations for the Governor\u2019s Agriculture Hall of Fame Now Open Through October 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

ANNAPOLIS, MD<\/b> (September 2, 2026)<\/b>–The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now soliciting nominations for the <\/span>Governor\u2019s Agriculture Hall of Fame<\/span><\/a>. The Hall of Fame recognizes those farm families that have made significant achievements to Maryland\u2019s agricultural industry. Nominations will close on <\/span>Friday, October 2, 2026<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Governor\u2019s Agriculture Hall of Fame honors those Maryland families who have not only built a lasting agricultural legacy, but who have strengthened their communities and helped ensure that farming remains an important part of our state\u2019s future,\u201d said Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks. \u201cThis is a special opportunity to recognize those farm families whose hard work, innovation and commitment have left a lasting mark on Maryland agriculture.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Governor\u2019s Agriculture Hall of Fame was established in 1991 and has honored 58 farms to date, spanning Maryland\u2019s 23 counties. The first inductees included C. Rodman and Jean Myers of <\/span>Catoctin Mountain View Farm<\/span><\/a> (Frederick County), Y.D. and Lonnie Hance of <\/span>Taney Place Farm<\/span><\/a> (Calvert County), and Roland and Mildred Darcey of Edgewood Farm (Prince George\u2019s County). The McGinnis Family (Baltimore County) was the <\/span>latest honoree<\/span><\/a> to join the Hall of Fame this past February.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applicants should work with their county nominating committee to detail their family\u2019s agricultural leadership, community involvement and advancement in areas like soil and water conservation, marketing, machinery and safety. The nomination package must include signatures from their County Extension agent, County Farm Bureau President and County Soil Conservation District Manager. Completed nominations must be submitted via mail by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, October 2, 2026 to MDA Chief of Staff Harrison Palmer.<\/span><\/p>\n

The selection committee includes the University of Maryland\u2019s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean, Maryland Farm Bureau President and an unbiased panel from the Maryland agricultural community. Only one farm family per county will be considered. The 2026 inductee will be honored at the annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture on February 4, 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications can be downloaded from the <\/span>Governor\u2019s Agriculture Hall of Fame website<\/span><\/a>. Please contact MDA Chief of Staff Harrison Palmer at <\/span>harrisonb.palmer@maryland.gov<\/span><\/a> with any questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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