ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed October as Maryland Horse Month, recognizing the abundant economic, historic, recreational, and therapeutic contributions made by the state’s horse industry. “As the only state to host both a Triple Crown Race and two international 5-Star events, Maryland is proud to be a leader in the horse industry,” said […]

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Larry Hogan was joined by Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Secretary Joe Bartenfelder on Wednesday June 8 to kick off Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail at South Mountain Creamery in Frederick. The Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail’s 2022 season will run through September 30. Now in its tenth year, the trail is designed […]

DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. — Maryland Farm Bureau (MDFB) board directors, committee members and staff were honored to meet with Governor Larry Hogan and his key agriculture cabinet last week for their annual fireside chat to discuss how policies affect farmers in the state. MDFB’s representatives shared their top concerns on topics like the agricultural scrap tire recycling […]

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Larry Hogan has designated Oct. 4-8, 2021, as Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week. In its 14th year, this annual promotion encourages Maryland schools to serve local food in lunches to show students where their food comes from and to introduce them to fresh, nutritious products made right here in Maryland. Maryland […]

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Larry Hogan has issued video remarks honoring this year’s inductees to the Maryland Century Farm Program—a program within the Maryland Department of Agriculture recognizing farms that have been owned and operated by the same family for more than 100 years. (WATCH) “It is my distinct honor to recognize seven very special […]