To support Maryland veterans who farm, the Homegrown by Heroes program provides unique signage to identify and promote products at farmers’…
Spring is here and so are Sweet Maryland Strawberries. Support our family farmers and local economy by purchasing Maryland strawberries.
Find your…
Guide to Buying, Cleaning & Shucking Maryland Oysters
Maryland oysters are available year-round! Use the videos and links below to learn the…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and there is no more universal love language than flowers. From “I love you” to…
Originally from China, snakehead is a voracious predator that feeds on native species of fish and other Chesapeake aquatic wildlife. Fortunately, these…
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…
There are nearly 1,000 acres of grapes growing in Maryland, from the mountains of Garrett and Allegany through the sandy shores of the Eastern Shore and…
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…
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…
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,…
Maryland’s Best Seafood—a program within the Maryland Department of Agriculture—is soliciting blue catfish recipes for inclusion in its upcoming Maryland…
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…
Maryland’s farmers offer a variety of fall activities as a low-cost way for families to spend time together outdoors. October is the perfect time to…
Spread happiness with beautiful flowers cut by Maryland growers! They serve as wonderful gifts, and by following the tips below, you can extend their…
The Maryland Department of Agriculture announces an opportunity for produce growers and meat and seafood producers to meet one-on-one with buyers from…
This March is the first ever Maryland Wine Month. Check out the Maryland Wineries Association web site for a calendar of events & activities taking…
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…
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…
