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Linking Maryland Farmers & Watermen with Consumers

Maryland’s Best started in 2002 and is operated by the marketing department at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. 

Maryland’s Best started in 2002 and is operated by the marketing department at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. We connect consumers with all of our wonderful farmers and their products. Encourage your favorite farmers or farm stands to register with Maryland’s Best (it’s free!) and always look for the logo.

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What’s Happening Around Maryland

Enjoy the Ice Cream Trail!

The Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail is in its 14th year and celebrates the Maryland dairy industry! Featuring on-farm creameries, farms with ice cream, and retail locations that use local milk, consumers are encouraged to visit participating locations to learn…

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Eat Well and Buy Local This Summer!

Find farmers markets, farm stands, retailers, and restaurants featuring Maryland grown and sourced food and drink! From produce to crabs, oysters, beverages & more, make this summer the most Maryland one yet.

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Maryland's Best Producer Spotlight

Cottingham Farm LLC

We grow certified organic vegetables and herbs year-round on our farm on the banks of the Goldsborough Creek off Talbot County's Miles River. You can become a member of our 20-week CSA from May-Oct, or from Nov-March, with convenient pick-ups on your choice of day and time. Our produce is also found on local menus of restaurants featuring fresh sustainably produced foods, as well as at our Wednesday through Saturday indoor year-round market in the heart of Easton, at Easton Market Square, 137 N. Harrison Street, and at the Bethesda Central Farm Market on Sundays.

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Maryland’s Best Featured Recipe

Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole

Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole

We are a family of 3 with one teenage son. I usually make 6 chicken thighs and we wind up with 1-2 leftover and plenty of rice which I then use for a different meal the next night

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