Category Archives: Ag News

Myersville Farmers Market Announces Return of Its Indoor Season

Myersville, MD – October 20, 2025Twice-Monthly Markets Begin November 15, 2025 The Myersville Farmers Market [...]

Cultivating Knowledge, Growing Community: The 2025 Ag Advocate of the Year- Dr. John George

In Frederick County, agriculture is more than an industry—it’s a way of life, a tradition [...]

Best Practices for Applying to the Frederick County Ag Innovation Grant: Maximize Your Chances of Success

Frederick County’s Ag Innovation Grant is a powerful opportunity for local agricultural entrepreneurs to bring [...]

Preserving History and Legacy: The Story of Mackey’s Choice Farm

Mackey’s Choice Farm, a 119-acre farm in Keymar, is set to settle in the Maryland [...]

Honoring a Legacy: The 2025 Farm Family of the Year – OCS Dairy, the O. Clayton Smith Family

Each year, Frederick County celebrates the families who form the backbone of our agricultural heritage. [...]

Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland’s Best – Helping Farmers Connect to Consumers and Businesses

Maryland’s Best is a state-wide marketing program operated by the Maryland Department of Agriculture and [...]

Celebrating Excellence in Agriculture: 2025 Frederick County Ag Award Winners Announced

The 163rd Great Frederick Fair kicked off with a heartfelt celebration of the people and [...]

Rooted in Growth: How Frederick County Supports Local Agribusinesses

Frederick County is home to one of Maryland’s most vibrant agricultural communities, with over 180,000 [...]

A Century of Service: Farmers Cooperative Association, Inc. Remains a Pillar of Frederick County Agriculture

Few agricultural businesses can claim a legacy as enduring as Farmers Cooperative Association, Inc. (FCA). [...]

Cultivating Innovation: Agricultural Innovation Grant Applications Open October 1

Frederick County farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs, it’s time to mark your calendars! The Agricultural Innovation [...]