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| Oct 13, 2026 | Nearly $3.6 Million Awarded to Expand Access to Local Food Storage and Distribution | October 13, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 13, 2026) The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce that 37 organizations across Maryland are the recipients of nearly $3.6 million through the Postharvest Infrastructure Gra... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Maryland Department of Agriculture to Extend Fall Cover Crop Planting Deadline | October 9, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 09, 2026) — Due to recent weather conditions that have impacted fall planting operations, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is extending several key deadlines for its fall cover crop grant p... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 2026 Governor’s Buy Local Cookout Returns to Government House for a Delicious Evening of Local Foods | October 7, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 07, 2026) – The Governor’s Annual Buy Local Cookout returned to Government House on October 5, 2026, featuring the following local sources: 24 producers, 11 restaurants, five creameries, three distille... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Funding Now Available for Fall Manure Transport and Injection Grants | September 30, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 30, 2026) – Cost-share funding is available to assist farmers in covering expenses related to the transport of any type of manure to fall crop fields with acceptable soil phosphorus levels. These ... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Celebrate Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week from September 28 – October 2 | September 28, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 28, 2026) – Governor Wes Moore has declared September 28 – October 2, 2026 as Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week! This annual celebration encourages school districts across Maryland to include l... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity to Occur in Baltimore County and Cecil County on September 27 | September 25, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 25, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Baltimore County Health Department and the Cecil County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services i... |
| Sep 24, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Box Tree Moth Quarantine Expanded to Harford County | September 24, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 24, 2026) – Effective today, September 24, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service have expanded the box tree... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity to Occur in Baltimore County and Prince George’s County on September 20 | September 18, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 18, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Baltimore County Health Department and the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control ... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for September 17 | September 16, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 16, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health co... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for September 16 | September 15, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 15, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health co... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Agriculture to Treat Regions of Dorchester County for Mosquitos through Aerial Spraying on September 15 | September 15, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 15, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will treat a targeted area of Dorchester County to reduce the adult mosquito population in the region. Treatment is scheduled to occur via ... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Agriculture to Treat Region of Dorchester County for Mosquitos through Aerial Spraying on September 1 | September 1, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Agriculture to Treat Region of Dorchester County for Mosquitos through Aerial Spraying on September 1 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 1, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) w... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Agencies to Treat Potomac River for Black Fly Control on September 2 | September 1, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Agencies to Treat Potomac River for Black Fly Control on September 2 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 1, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resourc... |
| Aug 31, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Agriculture to Treat Region of Dorchester County for Mosquitos through Aerial Spraying on August 31 | August 31, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 31, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will treat a targeted area of Dorchester County to reduce the adult mosquito population in the region. Treatment is scheduled to occur via aerial... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Qualifying Maryland Farms Now Eligible for Five-Year Nutrient Management Plans | August 26, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 26, 2026)—Qualifying agricultural operations are now eligible to extend their nutrient management plans from three to five years following a regulatory update outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulation... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for August 26 | August 25, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 25, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern ... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Box Tree Moth Quarantine Expanded to Four Additional Maryland Counties | August 24, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 24, 2026) – Effective today, August 24, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service have expanded the box tree moth (Cy... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Rural Marylanders to Notice Increase in Low-Flying Aircraft Due to Fall Cover Crop Plantings | August 18, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 18, 2026)–Marylanders residing in rural portions of the state can expect to see an increase in low-flying airplanes, helicopters and drones from now until October 10, 2026 as farmers participating in th... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for August 16 | August 14, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 14, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern ... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Governor Moore Announces Maryland Achieves Nearly All of 2025 Chesapeake Bay Restoration Goals, Sets Sights on 2040 | ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Moore today announced Maryland has successfully met or surpassed nearly all of its pollution reduction targets set under the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement to improve water quality. Based on the most recent... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: Maryland Horse Industry Board 2027 Grant Application Period is Now Open! | August 6, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 6, 2026)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced that the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) is now accepting applications for its 2027 grant program. The Maryland Horse Board Gran... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for August 6 | August 5, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 5, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern ov... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Kick-Off the 2026 Farmers Market Week in Reisterstown on August 2! | July 30, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 30, 2026)– On Sunday, August 2, 2026, join Maryland’s Best to kick-off Maryland Farmers Market Week at the Reisterstown Farmers Market! To celebrate this national recognition of the vital role farmers play ... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for July 30 | July 28, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 28, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over... |
| Jul 24, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Anne Arundel County Planned for July 28 and 29 | July 24, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 24, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Anne Arundel County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over th... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Anne Arundel County Planned for July 27 | July 23, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 23, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Anne Arundel County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over th... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for July 19 | July 17, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 17, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Maryland Department of Agriculture Invests $670,000 in Innovative Soil Health and Agroforestry Practices | July 13, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 13, 2026)— The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced $670,000 in grant funding to assist farms and organizations in adopting conservation practices that benefit the climate, soil and water. The... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Maryland Department of Agriculture Welcomes New Staff Members | July 10, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 9, 2026)—Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks is pleased to announce the appointment of two new key staff members to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). Allie Carter Cavanagh has been n... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Agencies to Treat Potomac River for Black Fly Control on June 24 | June 22, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 22, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, will treat a targeted area of the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to control blac... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Federal Disaster Declaration Issued Following April Freeze: New Resources Available for Maryland Agricultural Producers | HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 17, 2026) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development would like to share important information following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s approval of a Federal Secretarial Disaster Decla... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Sign-Up Dates for 2026 Cover Crop Grant | June 17, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 17, 2026)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce that sign-ups for the 2026 Cover Crop Grant Program will open on June 22 and run through July 17, 2026 at local soil conservatio... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: Maryland Department of Agriculture Launches New Grant Program to Boost Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens | June 15, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 15, 2026)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture is excited to launch a new grant program designed to support the growth and development of urban farms and community gardens. This initiative aims to enhance... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Reduction in Electric Vehicle Charger Registration Fee | June 11, 2026 Electric vehicle supply equipment in Maryland must be registered by July 1, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 11, 2026)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce the fee for registering public electric vehicle... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Online Application for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Now Open | June 1, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 1, 2026)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce that the online application for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is now open! Interested participants can access the on... |
| May 27, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: 2026 Maryland Horse Career Program Kicks Off June 1 | May 27, 2026 Program will connect emerging leaders with horse industry professionals ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 27, 2026)—The Maryland Horse Foundation, in partnership with the Maryland Horse Industry Board and University of Maryland Equine Studies... |
| May 11, 2026 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Agencies to Treat Potomac River for Black Fly Control on May 1 | May 11, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 11, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, will treat a targeted area of the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to control black ... |
| May 7, 2026 | PRESS RELEASE: Maryland Permanently Preserves Five Working Farms | May 7, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 07, 2026) – On May 6, 2026, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved five new easements through the Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation, protecting 534.569 acres of prime farmland in Caroline, Cha... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Maryland’s “Edible Understory” is on the Verge of Being Discovered | April 24, 2026 Sign featuring the harvest calendar at White Marsh Edible Trail in Centreville. Photo by Gregg Bortz, Maryland DNR Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and livestock systems to improve pro... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: Cecil County Control Area Released | April 4, 2026 Cecil County Control Area Released ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 4, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the release of the control area within Cecil County, MD. The previously infected premise remains under qua... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: Protect Local Streams that Feed our Chesapeake Bay | April 1, 2026 Protect Local Streams that Feed our Chesapeake Bay Follow Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 1, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is reminding residents and lawn care professionals to follow Maryl... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Keep Maryland Beautiful 2026 Grant Program Awards $205,000 to Community Organizations for Environmental Work | March 20, 2026 Baltimore City College High School students investigate the ecosystem at the Carrie Murray Nature Center as part of the Howard County Conservancy’s Youth Climate Institute, funded by a recent Keep Maryland Beautiful grant. Ph... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: Maryland’s Small Acreage Cover Crop Program Now Accepting Applications | March 17, 2026 Maryland’s Small Acreage Cover Crop Program Now Accepting Applications Grants Available for Small Farms and Urban Growers Who Plant Less Than 10 Acres Annapolis, MD -(March 17, 2026) —The Maryland Department of Agriculture to... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Wicomico County Control Area Released | March 5, 2026 Wicomico County Control Area Released ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 5, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the release of the control area within Wicomico County, MD. The previously infected premise remains und... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: Maryland Celebrates Weights and Measures Week: We Measure What Matters | March 3, 2026 Maryland Celebrates Weights and Measures Week: We Measure What Matters ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 2, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is excited to celebrate National Weights and Measures Week from March 1-7, 202... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Caroline County | NEWS RELEASE: Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Caroline County February 26, 2026 Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Caroline County ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 26, 2026)— The Maryl... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Maryland Permanently Preserves 11 Additional Working Farms | February 20, 2026 Maryland Permanently Preserves 11 Additional Working Farms 1,479 Acres of Additional Farmland Protected Forever ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 20, 2026) – In an ongoing commitment to preserving Maryland’s agricultural legacy, the... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Department is now accepting proposals for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program | February 13, 2026 Department is now accepting proposals for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Grant Applications Due by March 23, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 13, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting propos... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Department encourages farmers to file their Annual Implementation Reports (AIRs) | January 23, 2026 Department encourages farmers to file their Annual Implementation Reports (AIRs) Electronic reporting is now available through Maryland OneStop ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 23, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture remin... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Department Announces Revised EVSE Charger Registration Updates | December 23, 2025 Department Announces Revised EVSE Charger Registration Updates ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 23, 2025)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the registration deadline for EVSE chargers in the State of Maryland has... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Queen Anne’s County | Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Queen Anne’s County December 20, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 20, 2025)— The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced a presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenz... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Grant Proposals for the Healthy Soils Competitive Fund Now Being Accepted | November 3, 2025 Application Period Runs Through January 9, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 3, 2025) The Maryland Department of Agriculture will accept grant applications for its Fiscal Year 2026 Healthy Soils Competitive Fund from November 3,... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Enrollment Period for Maryland’s 2025 Conservation Buffer Initiative Begins November 1st | October 30, 2025 Farmers Who Plant Forest Buffers Qualify for a $1,000/Acre Bonus Payment for Trees ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 30, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is excited to announce that the 2025-2026 enrollment period for it... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Governor Wes Moore Proclaims October 2025 as ‘Maryland Horse Month’ | September 30, 2025 Launch of MarylandHorsePark.org Showcases Statewide Horse Park System ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 30, 2025) — Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed October 2025 as the Fifth Annual Maryland Horse Month, honoring Maryland’s horse... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Carroll County | August 29, 2025 Spraying Planned for Evening of August 29, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 29, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Carroll County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services ... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | UPDATED PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Baltimore County | August 26, 2025 Spraying Planned for Evenings of August 27, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 26, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Baltimore County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in ... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Maryland Permanently Preserves 19 Additional Working Farms | August 7, 2025 1,674 Acres of Additional Farmland Protected Forever ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 7, 2025) – In a continued effort to protect Maryland’s agricultural heritage, the Maryland Board of Public Works has approved 19 new easements through... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Maryland Horse Industry Board 2026 Grants Application Period Opens August 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 1, 2025) – The Maryland Horse Industry Board, a program under the Maryland Department of Agriculture, has announced that applications for its 2026 grants will be accepted from August 1 through October 4,... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Department Awards Innovative Soil Health and Agroforestry Practices Grants | July 31, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 31, 2025)- The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that 14 projects will receive grant funding totaling $590,000 through its Healthy Soils Competitive Fund. This pioneering grant program provid... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | UPDATED PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County | July 22, 2025 Spraying Planned for Evenings of July 22 and July 24, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 22, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control ... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince | July 21, 2025 Spraying Planned for Evening of July 21, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 21, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in a... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Horse Racing to Return at Fair Hill Turf Track | July 10, 2025 The “Races at Fair Hill” horse racing event to take place Aug. 30 for first time since 2019 Horses test the new turf track at Fair Hill. Photo by Anthony Burrows/DNR Horse racing will return this summer to the turf track at Fa... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | PUBLIC NOTICE UPDATE: Maryland Agencies to Treat Potomac River for Black Fly Control on June 30 | June 30, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 30, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture—in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources—will treat a targeted area of the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, as part of a pil... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Department Announces 2025 Cover Crop Grant Sign-Up Dates | June 12, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 12, 2025)– The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced this year’s Cover Crop Sign-Up will run from June 23 through July 17, 2025 at local soil conservation districts. This popular conservation pro... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Department Announces Defoliating Caterpillar Outbreak in Western Maryland | June 6, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 6, 2025)– The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced populations of spring hardwood defoliating caterpillars have reached outbreak levels in Garrett, Allegany, and Washington Counties, causing wide... |
| May 19, 2025 | Online Application for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Opens May 19 | May 19, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 19, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s state-wide online application for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is now open. The application can be found on the department’s main we... |
| May 17, 2025 | The Menendez Brothers: A Case of Culture, Crime, and Consequence | The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, are names etched in the annals of American crime. Their story is a tapestry woven with threads of wealth, privilege, and tragedy. It began in 1990, when the brothers were arrested for the brutal murder ... |
| May 15, 2025 | Preakness 2025: Date, time and everything you need to know | How did the Preakness start? In the summer of 1868, a group of horse owners gathered for dinner in Saratoga Springs, New York, after a full day of races. They had such a good time (relatable) that John Hunter proposed they run a commemorati... |
| May 9, 2025 | Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Second Anne Arundel County Backyard Flock in 2025 | May 9, 2025 HPAI SITUATION UPDATE: May 9, 2025 A backyard flock in Anne Arundel County, MD has tested presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza at the Salisbury Animal Health Laboratory, part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Netwo... |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Experience the Magic of Maryland’s Horse Country with the Maryland Horse Farm Tour | April 11, 2025 Celebrating the 150th Preakness with CHAMPIONS, CHARM and CHEERS! ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 11, 2025)– In honor of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes, one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, the Maryla... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Maryland Department of Environment Provides Update on Drought Conditions and Water Conservation Efforts | No statewide restrictions, but conservation urged with warmer weather approaching; Most of state under drought warning, with areas of Central and Western Maryland most impacted BALTIMORE (April 3, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Envi... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Protect Local Streams that Feed our Chesapeake Bay—Follow Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law | March 27, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 27, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is reminding homeowners and lawn care professionals to follow Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law when caring for lawns this spring. The law helps protect loc... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Second Montgomery County Backyard Flock | March 27, 2025 HPAI SITUATION UPDATE: March 27, 2025 An additional backyard flock in Montgomery County, MD has tested presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza at the Salisbury Animal Health Laboratory, part of the National Animal Health ... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants Award $238,751 for Conservation Efforts for 2025 | March 20, 2025 Keep Maryland Beautiful grants include funds for land trusts to increase their capacity; many, like American Chestnut Land Trust in Calvert County, have used funds to enhance land stewardship practices and increase community ... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Maryland Farm & Harvest Visits Locations in Western Maryland, the Eastern Shore, and the National Capital Region During March 25 Episode | March 20, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 20, 2025)– Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, currently in its 12th season, will feature farms and locations in Western Maryland, the Eastern Shore, and the Na... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Maryland Celebrates Weights and Measures Week: Ensuring Fairness in Commerce | March 1, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 1, 2025)– Every day, Maryland consumers purchase products based on weight or measurement, from gallons of gas to cords of wood. The Maryland Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures program plays a c... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Maryland Farm & Harvest visits locations in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City during February 25 episode | February 21, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 21, 2025) – Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, now in its 12th season, will feature farms and locations in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and Bal... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Maryland Farm & Harvest Visits Locations in Baltimore, Prince George’s, and Frederick Counties During February 18 Episode | February 14, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 14, 2025)– Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, now in its 12th season, will feature farms and locations in Baltimore, Prince George’s, and Washington coun... |
| Feb 7, 2025 | PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Moore Inducts Deford Family into Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame | February 7, 2025 Night Also Highlights Agricultural Products During Taste of Maryland Ag ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 7, 2025) — Governor Wes Moore has inducted the Deford Family of Baltimore County into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame d... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Department Launches Farmer Outreach Campaign to Promote Tree Planting and Agroforestry Incentives | February 1, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 1, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture has launched a new public awareness campaign to educate farmers about the benefits of planting trees on farmland. Spotlighting the department’s full ... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Department of Natural Resources Expands Dead Wild Bird Collection Efforts Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza | January 17, 2025 Snow geese on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland DNR. Earlier this week, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expanded its long-term contract with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health In... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Department’s Spay and Neuter Grants Program FY26 Grant Application Window Opens January 10 | January 6, 2025 Applicants Must Apply by April 11, 2025 at 5:01PM ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 6, 2025)– The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Spay and Neuter Grants Program is seeking applications for competitive grant projects that will help... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Department Seeks Grant Proposals for its Healthy Soils Competitive Fund | December 2, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 2, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture will begin accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soils Competitive Fund on December 2, 2024. This unique program offers financial assistance t... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Maryland Agriculture Secretary Appoints Dr. Jennifer Trout as State Veterinarian | October 3, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 3, 2024) – The Maryland Secretary of Agriculture has announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Trout as the new State Veterinarian to oversee animal health. “MDA and Animal Health are excited to welcom... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Maryland Permanently Preserves 35 Working Farms | October 3, 2024 6,670 Acres of Additional Farmland Protected Forever ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 3, 2024) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved 35 new Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation easements during their October 2 meeting... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Maryland Department of Agriculture Seeks Applicants for Boards and Commissions | September 27, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 27, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for appointment to the many Boards and Commissions within the department, prioritizing diverse industry leaders that are pa... |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Extended Enrollment Period for 2024 Conservation Buffer Initiative Begins October 1 | September 26, 2024 Qualifying Forest Buffer Bonus Payment Up to $1,000/Acre ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 26, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the 2024-2025 enrollment period for the popular Conservation Buffer Initia... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Anne Arundel County | September 16, 2024 Spraying Planned for Evening of September 17, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 16, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Anne Arundel County Health Department, will expand mosquito control s... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Cost-Share Grants Available for Fall Manure Transport and Injection | September 16, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 16, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers that cost-share funding is available to help cover expenses associated with hauling all types of manure to fall-planted crop... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Poultry Farmers Urged to Practice Continued Enhanced Biosecurity | September 12, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 12, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is reminding Maryland poultry farmers to remain vigilant and practice enhanced biosecurity on their farms as the annual fall migration gets under... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Maryland Department of Agriculture Showcases Programs Throughout Maryland State Fair | August 27, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 27, 2024) – As the Maryland State Fair heads into the second long weekend of fun, the Maryland Department of Agriculture is thrilled to present an extensive lineup showcasing the many programs that supp... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Celebrate National Oyster Week August 5- 11 | August 5, 2024 A Seafood lover’s holiday, with deals, discounts and more ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 5, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program, in partnership with the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP), has annou... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Department Offers Warm Weather Lawn Care Tips for Homeowners | August 2, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 2, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is advising homeowners that although this summer’s soaring temperatures and spotty rainfall have sent many lawns into dormancy, there’s no reason for ala... |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Frederick County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus | July 24, 2024 Department Urges Horse Owners to Keep Vaccinations Updated During Peak Mosquito Season ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 24, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health program is encouraging all horse owners to have thei... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Maryland Department of Agriculture Holds Ag Education Summit | July 22, 2024 Speakers, participants discuss future of ag education in the State ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 22, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture recently hosted the first ever agriculture education summit, discussing Maryland’s ag ed... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Agriculture Host the 2024 Governor’s Buy Local Cookout | July 22, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore this evening hosted the 2024 Govenor’s Buy Local Cookout at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The event officially kicks off Maryland Buy Local Week from July 19-28, encouraging Marylan... |
| May 17, 2024 | PHOTO RELEASE: Maryland Agricultural Commission Tour Caroline, Talbot County | May 17, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 17, 2024)– Members of the Maryland Agricultural Commission recently attended a day-long tour of several agriculture operations in Talbot and Caroline Counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, providing an opportu... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Maryland Department of Agriculture Issues Order Restricting Movement of Dairy Cattle Into the State | April 10, 2024 Maryland Farmers Encouraged to Continue Biosecurity Practices ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 10, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture today issued an order restricting movement of dairy cattle into Maryland from states with c... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Maryland Department of Agriculture Issues Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Grants | March 15, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 15, 2024)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that eight nonprofits will receive $200,000 in grants from the Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program. Established... |
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