Category Archives: Ag Preservation

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. [...]

Rooted in Conservation: How the Gardettos Are Protecting Maryland’s Farmland

Since 2018, Nancy and Charles Gardetto have proudly owned and operated Copper Penny Farm in [...]

Visit the Frederick County Office of Agriculture at The Great Frederick Fair!

It’s almost time for one of Frederick County’s favorite fall traditions—The Great Frederick Fair—and the [...]

Frederick County Farmers First in Maryland to Utilize MARBIDCO’s SANG Program

The Maryland Agriculture and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) Small Acreage Next Generation (SANG) program, [...]

Office of Agriculture Unveils Strategic Plan to Support Industry

FREDERICK, Md. – Frederick County’s rich agricultural heritage has been a cornerstone of the community [...]

From Idea to Impact: Celebrating One Year of the Frederick County Office of Agriculture

One year after its establishment, the Frederick County Office of Agriculture continues to build on [...]

Meet the Office of Ag Team: Ag Preservation Specialist I, Jenna Zimmerman

Q: How long have you been working with Frederick County? A: 8 months Q: What [...]

Meet the Office of Ag Team: Ag Preservation Specialist II, Beth Ahalt

Q: How long have you been working with Frederick County?3.5 years Q: What is your [...]

Meet the Office of Ag Team: Ag Preservation Program Administrator, Shannon O’Neil

Q: How long have you been working with Frederick County?A: 7 years Q: What is [...]