MONROVIA, Md. — The Maryland Agriculture Council began awarding educational grants to organizations in 2001, for the purpose of expanding its mission to promote Maryland agriculture. Hundreds of applications have been received through the years with outstanding creative and unique programs being done on a local level. Applications are due October 30, 2021.
“We are always excited to recognize and reward the tremendous agriculture education programs that are taking place in Maryland,” said Chuck Schuster, MAC Grants Chairperson. “This program fulfills our mission and highlights the importance of these grassroots efforts.”
The grant program guidelines and application can be found at www.mdagcouncil.com or requested from Chuck Schuster at cfs@umd.edu. Grant winners will be announced during the Taste of Maryland Agriculture on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the event’s NEW location, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD.
In order to fund the grant program, the Council has established an account within the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation for tax-deductible contributions to support the Maryland Agriculture Council Educational Grants program.
“A large number of exceptional applications for new outreach programs are received each year and we would like to assist those grassroots efforts,” Schuster said. “Please consider giving to this important cause.”
Checks should be made payable to MAEF, with the designation of MAC Grant Fund in the note section, and can be mailed to MAEF, P.0. Box 536, Havre de Grace, MD 21078. Contributions can also be made online at www.maefonline.com.
The mission of the Maryland Agriculture Council, Inc., is to promote Maryland Agriculture and to educate the public on its importance. The Council is committed to ensuring and promoting a viable agriculture industry in Maryland under the leadership of a board of directors representing the broad scope of agriculture. Strategies for reaching those goals are through legislative communication (Taste of MD Agriculture & legislative visits), the grant program, marketing, and promotion.
For more information on the Maryland Agriculture Council, contact Susan G. Summers at ssummers@comcast.net or go to www.mdagcouncil.com.
–Susan Summers, Maryland Agriculture Council