All the waiting has paid off – the long hours indoors, the early dark nights, and the bundling of layers is in the…
What’s better than warm weather? Warm weather and fresh fruit!
U-pick is a…
As we gear up for warmer weather, it’s time to stop and smell (& pick) the roses peonies! With Mother’s Day around the corner, it…
Finding the perfect gift can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming when you’re short on time and…
Maryland farmers offer some of the freshest holiday trees available, including the popular Fraser fir and Canaan fir as well as the…
To support Maryland veterans who farm, the Homegrown by Heroes program provides unique signage to identify and promote products at farmers’…
Eat like a Marylander celebrates the many wonderful, seasonal foods available in our backyard this Thanksgiving. Maryland’s Best encourages you to…
Summers Farm – Frederick, MD. For more than 27 years, Summers Farm has become the…
Maryland’s Best Expo – Thank you to all who attended in 2025!
The Steele Family!
Congratulations to the Steeles on this…
June is National Dairy Month and we continue to celebrate Maryland’s dairy industry and the farm families that operate them.…
Governor Moore’s Buy Local Cookout 2025 –
Restaurant/Chef…
It’s time to take the Buy Local Challenge!
Governor Larry Hogan has declared the week of July 22-31, Buy Local Week in Maryland.
Celebrate…
Farmers’ market season is just beginning and we have a directory that will tell you where you can get all your farmer’s market needs! Visit a farmer&…
Maryland Invites Chefs to Submit Recipes for Maryland’s Best Chef Competition
Maryland’s vineyards and winemakers offer a wonderful way to celebrate our great state! Curbside service is widely available and seating to provide…
Originally from China, Chesapeake Channa (formerly Snakehead) is a voracious predator that feeds on native species of fish and other Chesapeake aquatic…
Maryland oystermen and oyster farmers are pulling up the bounty of our waters this season. Try them shucked in stews and fried. Or, enjoy their raw briny…
Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed Saturdays in the month of September as “Buy Maryland Seafood Days,” encouraging all…
Maryland’s watermelon harvest is well under way. Time to enjoy an ice cold slice of local goodness!
Maryland’s farmers produced about 3…
Maryland Department of Agriculture’s famous Ice Cream Trail is open this summer. Things are a bit different in light of COVID-19, but there is still…
Maryland pick-your-own operations and farm stands are loaded with lots of local fruit and vegetable options as summer fades. Apple picking season is just…
Maryland crabs sold here! That sign says it all. There are none better. Whether you are eating at your local crab house or bringing Maryland Blue Crabs…
It’s watermelon season! To pick the juiciest, sweetest melon, look for firm melons that smell sweet on the ends. A single yellow splotch is a sign of…
This summer, show your commitment to Maryland and eating local by taking the Buy Local Challenge! The Buy Local Challenge is a pledge to support Maryland…
Maryland has nine dairy farms that offer fresh, delicious on-farm ice cream. Together, they make up the Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail. Visit each creamery…
Maryland is known for quality peaches, and harvesting is underway! To pick the best peaches, look for fruits that are deeply colored and firm, but slightly…
Before landscaping and planting your spring gardens this year, be sure to check out a Maryland nursery or garden center. By choosing to purchase your annual…
This year be sure to visit a Maryland Christmas tree farm with your family. Not only do real trees look and smell beautiful, they are also a renewable,…
For the freshest, best tasting turkey this Thanksgiving, order a locally raised Maryland turkey. Don’t forget to place your orders early, as many Maryland…
Maryland’s Best Seafood—a program within the Maryland Department of Agriculture—is soliciting blue catfish recipes for inclusion in its upcoming Maryland…
To download a pdf version of the 2019 Maryland’s Best Food & Beverage Expo Directory, please select the link below.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s annual Maryland’s Best Expo will be held on January 24, 2018 from 10am – 2pm at the Navy-Marine…
Only a small number of restaurants in Maryland reliably make their crab cakes from local crabmeat and the state does not require restaurants to identify the…
The Maryland Department of Agriculture announces an opportunity for produce growers and meat and seafood producers to meet one-on-one with buyers from…
Even though the winter weather has arrived, farmers’ market season isn’t over yet! More than 15 Maryland farmers’ markets will remain open for business…
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has launched the Maryland’s Best Restaurant Promotion to identify restaurants, their chefs, and their…
August is the perfect time to enjoy delicious local watermelons. This sweet treat is not only great tasting, but also has many health benefits including…
This month, show your commitment to Maryland and eating local by taking the Buy Local Challenge. The Buy Local Challenge is a pledge to support Maryland…
Many Maryland farmers and food companies make preventing waste a regular part of their business. One of the great tools available in the state is Maryland…
The Maryland Buyer-Grower Expo Directory contains all of the preregistered exhibitors and attendees from the 2016 Expo. Exhibitors include growers,…
REGISTER NOW! March 15, 2016 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm $30 per person Maryland Department of Agriculture 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Maryland Department of Agriculture encourages you to take “selfies” with your favorite farmer and tweet or post them on Facebook using #GetYourFRESHon!…
Be sure to sign up for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Small Farm Conference on November 6th & 7th in Princess Anne. The purpose of…
Celebrate Maryland Farmers’ Market Week, Aug 2nd – 8th…
Although farmers face many challenges today, there still remain alternative ways and strategies to increase farm profits. The purpose of this educational…
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a growing business model for farms in Maryland and nationally. In a typical CSA, members pledge to help cover the…
Maryland dairy farms are producing some great cheese, ice cream, yogurt and other value-added products these days. Part of a national trend toward small…
From beef and pork to poultry, lamb, bison and more, Maryland farmers have a wide variety of meats available for consumers who want to buy locally-raised…
Maryland’s grain farmers manage about a million acres in the state. Much of the corn, soybean, wheat and barley production in the state goes to…
Be sure to attend Colora Orchards Open House on November 15, 2014.
For more information, select the link below.
Check out the recipes selected for Governor O’Malley’s 7th Annual Buy Local Cookout, which celebrated Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge Week, July…
This month help support Maryland’s family farmers and enjoy fresh local food by taking the Buy Local Challenge. All you have to do to take the challenge is…
Maryland Wine Week is a celebration of Maryland wine, hard cider and mead produced by our 65+ wineries throughout Maryland. You like good things. Good food.…
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has redesigned the Maryland’s Best web site. New features include a smartphone friendly site, advanced mapping…
The 2014 Maryland Farmers’ Market listings of locations and hours for each of the state’s markets is now available through the Maryland Department of…
The 2014 Buy Local Cookout will take place Thursday, July 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Government House in Annapolis. This is the seventh annual Buy Local…
2013 Ahold USA Supplier Diversity and Local Regional Event
2013-09-10
https://www…
Live local, eat local, drink local! We’re celebrating Maryland’s wineries June 14-24th. There are more than 400…
2013 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Distribution Dates & Locations
2013-06-03
Acidified Foods Training Workshop Registration & Brochure
2013-03-11
/pdf…
2013 Farmer Training Dates
2013-03-06
/pdf/2013 FMNP Farmer Training Dates…
Western Maryland Buyer-Grower Expo
2013-02-05
/pdf/WMDExpoFlyer.pdf
2013 MD Buyer-Grower Expo Directory
2013-01-22
/pdf/2013MDBGDirectory.pdf
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Selling Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, & Herbs to Wegmans
2013-01-15
http://www…
2013 Farmers Market Directory Information Form
2013-01-09
https://mdamarketing…
MDA FSMIP Farmers Market Final Report
2012-12-11
/pdf/FSMIPwithAppendices.pdf…
Save the Date for 2013 Maryland Farmers Market Conference
2012-12-05
/pdf…
It is hard to find a simple pleasure sweeter than a Maryland apple in the early autumn. A $7.2 million business, apple farmers in…
August is the perfect time to enjoy delicious local watermelons. This sweet treat is not only great tasting,…
Chefs Go Fresh Ride
2012-07-16
http://www.georgetowner.com/articles/2012/may/16…
Eastern Shore Potato Field Workshop
2012-07-03
/pdf/Potato_Field_Workshop.pdf…
2012 DC Markets accepting MD FMNP checks
2012-06-27
/pdf/2012_DC_Markets_accepting…
SFMNP 2012 Distribution Site List
2012-06-27
/pdf/SFMNP_2012_Distribution_sites…
Brick Ridge Restaurant in Mt. Airy – Made in Maryland Dinner
2012-05-21
/pdf…
2012 FMNP Training Dates & Locations
2012-03-01
/pdf/2012_fmnp_farmer_training…
2012 Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Farmer Application Agreement
2012-02-15
2012 Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Training Registration
2012-02-01
https…
2012 Buyer-Grower Directory
2012-01-24
/pdf/2012_buyer_grower_directory.pdf
…
Maryland’s grain farmers are a significant part of our state’s agriculture. According to the latest Ag Census 460,000…
2012 Farmers Market Conference Registration
2012-01-19
https://mdamarketing.wufoo…
2012 Farmers’ Market Directory Information Form
2012-01-11
https:/…
This December, make sure to buy a fresh, real Maryland Christmas tree. By buying a real Maryland Christmas tree, you will not only be…
This year, for gift giving, consider your Maryland agricultural options. A bottle of wine, a local artisan cheese, plants. Or…
The holiday season is coming up fast, so be sure to order your local, farm-fresh turkey before it’s too late. Buying a turkey…
It is hard to find a simple pleasure sweeter than a Maryland apple in the early autumn. A $7.2 million business, apple farmers in…
Celebrate Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week, Sept. 12th to the16th as part of the Maryland Farm to School program. School…
August 7-13 is National Farmers Markets Week. Think of it as a time to make sure you are buying local and eating fresh from the…
Maryland farmers harvest 2,295 acres of
watermelons according to USDA’s Ag Census. In…
July in Maryland brings with it fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches, greens of every sort and watermelons towards the end of the…
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
2011-06-16
/pdf/2011_sfmnp…
MD Farmers Market Consumer Survey
2011-06-09
https://mdamarketing.wufoo.com/forms…
Whether it’s ice cream, artisanal cheese, frozen yogurt or a cool glass of milk, Maryland residents are encouraged to purchase…
6/1 FMNP-FVC Training Field Day at Crossroads
2011-05-28
/pdf/june1_field_day…
Governor Martin O’Malley invites teams made up of a chef and one or more farmer, waterman, or producer…
2011 Farmers’ Market Directory Information Form
2011-04-04
https:/…
MD Farmers Market Farmer-Vendor Survey
2011-03-02
https://mdamarketing.wufoo.com…
MD Farmers Market Manager Survey
2011-03-02
https://mdamarketing.wufoo.com/forms…
2011 Buyer-Grower Directory
2011-02-24
/pdf/2011_directory.pdf
Great Barn Giveaway for Farmers’ Markets
2011-02-09
http://www…
Get the Buy Local Cookbook
2010-08-17
http://www.mda.state.md.us/pdf/cookbook.pdf
Maryland Farm to School
2010-05-24
http://www.mdfarmtoschool.org
An Interview with Lucie Snodgrass
2010-03-12
http://remsberg.com/soundbooks/lucie…
A new book from Harford County food writer Lucie Snodgrass with photos by Edwin Remsberg, will be released in March. This book…
Maryland Winemasters’ Choice Awards
2007-06-18
http://www.marylandwine.com…
2nd Annual Maryland Wine Photo Award Winners
2007-06-18
http://www.marylandwine.com…
2007 Maryland Wineries Calendar of Events
2007-06-18
http://www.marylandwine.com…
2007 Maryland Agricultural Fairs and Shows
2007-06-18
http://www.mda.state.md.us
2007 Maryland Farmers Market Director
2007-06-18
http://www.mda.state.md.us
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Key Ingredients: America By Food
2007-06-01
http://www.mdhc.org/programs…