Arundel Ag

06/11/2026

Awesome to see so many local farms - plus a local produce-loving brewery! - volunteering their time to give young farmers and ranchers a firsthand look at their operations!

Kudos to En-Tice-Ment Stables at Obligation Farm, Hopkins Family Farm LLC, Pherm Brewing Company, FAFO Farms, and Chase's Produce for supporting agricultural education and the next generation of farmers in Anne Arundel County!

06/10/2026

🌱 Exciting news for students interested in agriculture! 🌱

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has launched a pilot Agricultural Science Career Institute at Southern High School, giving students from Annapolis, Broadneck, Crofton, and South River High Schools the opportunity to participate in a specialized agricultural education program.

The Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau has been a strong advocate for expanding agricultural education opportunities in our county, and we are thrilled to see this program become a reality!

Students in AACPS Network 3 who are interested in agriculture, natural resources, environmental science, animal science, and related careers are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is June 12.

📢 Help us spread the word! Share this post with students, parents, educators, and community members who may be interested in this exciting opportunity.

🔗 Complete the interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-ZzgFPUyhFDhZD6aSS6eGyllz1Mn1ITBBa1KtmOg0m5IcRQ/viewform

As part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for students, the district’s Division of College and Career Readiness will trial a pilot program that will enable some students to explore their interests, talents, and abilities in a highly specialized and ri...

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the Glen Burnie Farmers Market on such a successful opening day!

06/06/2026

Great to see New Roots Farm providing Southern FFA members with the opportunity for some real world, hands-on agricultural education last weekend!

The West River farm is not only a recipient of funding from our Agricultural Business Improvement Grant (ABIG) Program but also a long-time contributor to the menu at our annual A Taste of Arundel Grown event, which directly supports agricultural education as well.

If you’d like to help support both ABIG and the Southern FFA, plus experience a truly unique menu and an incredible evening, get your tickets to A Taste of Arundel Grown 2026 today at https://bit.ly/ATAG2026Tix

06/04/2026

Awesome to see this segment on the Glen Burnie Farmers Market featuring Schmidt Family Farm 21122!

Here's to an outstanding opening day and 2026 season!

06/03/2026

Attention local farmers, watermen, and producers!

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission is offering 1-on-1, 2-hour technical assistance sessions to help you apply for at least $30,000 in grant funding through The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)'s new Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program (PHI).

Sessions are available on June 9 and 10 and the application deadline is June 14, so learn more below and get in touch today!

📢 Attention Southern Maryland Farmers, Watermen, and Ag Producers!

Need help securing funding to scale your business? The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) just launched the Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program (PHI), making $1.6 million available to improve cold storage and delivery networks.

🍎 Funding covers cold storage, refrigerated trucks, food safety tech, and logistics.

To help you submit the strongest application possible, SMADC is offering 1-on-1, 2-hour technical assistance sessions to refine your project scope and draft your narrative.
🗓️ Available Appointment Windows:
Tuesday, June 9: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (In-person or virtual)
Wednesday, June 10: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (In-person or virtual)

To review the full Request for Proposals (RFP) and access the application guidelines, visit the official MDA page https://mda.maryland.gov/maryland_products/Pages/Maryland-Postharvest-Infrastructure-Grant.aspx

🚨 Deadline to apply is June 14, 2026. Slots are limited, so don't wait!

👉 To reserve your 2-hour assistance block, email Sabrina Dobbins directly at [email protected].

06/01/2026

The first Glen Burnie Farmers Market of the 2026 season is this week! Check out the incredible lineup of vendors and plan to stop by on June 4!

06/01/2026

Congratulations to the CAT-North FFA Chapter and Southern FFA Chapter on another amazing annual banquet!

We were excited to help celebrate the accomplishments of both programs’ students during the 2025-2026 academic year, from showing and selling their livestock at the Anne Arundel County Fair to helping more kids in Anne Arundel County learn about where their food comes from. We enjoyed the opportunity to congratulate the amazing women who provide them with not only agricultural education but mentorship, too.

We’re proud to support current and future farmers in Anne Arundel County, and we look forward to seeing what awaits all of this year’s outstanding honorees!

05/30/2026

Calling ALL local chefs!

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is inviting chef teams to submit recipes featuring local ingredients for the Governor’s Buy Local Cookout: an annual event that highlights Maryland agriculture by pairing chefs with local farmers and watermen to showcase foods grown, raised, and harvested in the state.

This year’s event will take place at MDA headquarters on July 17 and recipe submissions are due by June 2, so learn more and submit your recipe - or encourage your favorite chef to! - today: https://marylandsbest.maryland.gov/governors-buy-local-cookout/