Category Archives: Office of Ag

A Toast to Tradition: Loew Vineyards Releases Maryland’s First Kosher Wine

This holiday season, Loew Vineyards is making history—and making it easier than ever to shop [...]

Celebrate the Holidays by Supporting Local in Frederick County

The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate what makes Frederick County special: our [...]

Stone Pillar Farm – Rooted in Family, Growing for Community

On a scenic 20-acre stretch in Frederick, Maryland, Stone Pillar Farm is cultivating more than [...]

Rocky Glade Farms: A Legacy of Preservation Through the County’s Installment Purchase Program

Nestled in the heart of Woodsboro, Maryland, Rocky Glade Farms stands as a testament to [...]

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 [...]