Working to bring more Maryland-grown farm products to school lunches and educating students about where their food comes from and a healthy diet.
Annapolis, MD
Joined March 2011
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All of today's menu was sourced from no more than 10 miles away from the school and students and guests were also able to tour the Food, Fiber & You trailer from @MAEFINC! Thanks so much to all that helped out today. We had such an amazing time! @MDFarm2School @FarmtoSchool
First in #Maryland to have a @farmtoschool BBQ with #local beef donated by Farmer Lumpkins! It was a great day! Thank you @SMCPS_Food for an amazing event!
What a phenomenal day at @OES_smcps! @MdAgDept Secretary Bartenfelder and BOE member Rita Weaver stopped by to have some #local burgers with Farmer Lumpkins! Today's menu included a local beef hamburger, local sweet potatoes and broccoli!
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#EatingFresh #EatingVegetables #Spinach #GardenEducation #SchoolGarden #KidsGardening #SummerReading #SummerLearning @SNAP_Ed @MDFarm2School @MDFarmersMkts @FMCorg @mdaeyc1 @MDLibraryAssoc @MAEFINC @MDHealthDept @MdPublicSchools @AgFoundation @FarmtoSchool @AITCtweets @FoodCorps
So excitd4 kickoff of #MarylandSNAPEd #EatYourWords this Thur @7ET. Summer prgm2 give out 50,000+ #SylviasSpinach @schls & #FarmersMarkets 2connect #EarlyLiteracy & #NutritionEducation. Sign up@ bit.ly/3MvSk40 Prgm info/resources@ bit.ly/3wKOI8p #SNAPEd
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PRESS RELEASE:📰Maryland Invites Chefs to Submit Recipes for Maryland’s Best Chef Competition
More: bit.ly/3GFtope
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Help us to shine a light on YOUR 4-H experience. Post a video/photo/ story to describe what 4-H means to you, & end with "This is 4-H!" Post to social media with #ThisIs4H. Awards will be given in 4-H swag.
To learn more: go.umd.edu/thisis4H
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In this issue we highlight Catoctin Mountain Orchard and how they have perfected their farm in the mid-Atlantic region. Learn more about this family farm, plus other top industry news.👇
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Happy National Agriculture Day! 👩🌾🧑🌾
Today we recognize the dedicated Maryland farmers who work hard around the clock to provide food and fiber for us all. Thank you for all that you do!
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People are a main mode of transmission of the avian influenza virus into your flock, so now is the time to limit visitors to your farm. Make sure to keep a log book to track anyone coming onto the farm.
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The Maryland State Board of Education & MSDE's CTE Roundtable is Thursday at 5:30 p.m. 🗓️ #CTEMonth #MSDEEngages
Join us for a conversation with students, teachers, businesses & community organizations about apprenticeships, workforce development & more:
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ALT Career and Technical Education Virtual Roundtable February 17, 2022 at 5:30 pm EST Hosted by: Maryland State Board of Education and MSDE Featuring Students, teachers, businesses and community organizations
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Thanks to Friends' donors and the financial support of of @MAEFINC and the Edward B. Byrd Charitable Foundation, Great Kids Farm will welcome 100 @BaltCitySchools' high school students to this year's African American Foodways Summit later this month! #AAFW #farmtoschool
Register today! FREE workshop for #producers. Learn how to sell to Maryland schools! Speakers include @fcps & @CarolineCoPS Foodservice, #farmtoschool, @FarmBureauMD @SMADC @F2SFrederick @MDsBest
We are partnering with the @MdAgDept & the @MdPublicSchools to conduct an USDA Farm to School Producer Training for Md producers interested in selling local food to school districts. Learn more and register for an upcoming training at extension.umd.edu/resource/b….
Opportunity for those who are involved with #farmtoschool.
MARBIDCO's Certified Local Farm Enterprise Food Aggregation Grant Program is now OPEN!
Farmers or public entities with project ideas that aim to create opportunities for small farmers to sell products to wholesale and institutional markets, apply today: bit.ly/3q0HLMW
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JUST IN: Steve Connelly appointed Deputy Secretary of Agriculture!
“Agriculture has been a lifelong passion and I look forward to working with the outstanding staff throughout the agency to safeguard and promote Maryland’s top industry.”
More: bit.ly/33Hqn8u
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#MDA Marketing Director Mark Powell explaining available state resources for Agriculture #ruralsummit2021
Looking for potential candidates for the Certified Local Farm Enterprise program. #MdStateJobs @MDFarmersMkts @FarmBureauMD @UMESNews @Agriculture_MD @iaa_umd @UMD_AGNR @UmesMANRRS
Join the @MdAgDept Marketing Team! Hiring 2 AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SPECIALIST II jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpr…
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#UMES and the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service will work together to help underserved agricultural community members as part of a $1.35 million cooperative research agreement. Watch the @47abc video here: bit.ly/3q62hxb #HawkPride
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Hey @MDFarm2School, check this out!⬇️
While rotating with Frederick County Farm 2 School, Jerrick and Olivia were able to tour a local hydroponic farm. District Farms is located in Frederick, Maryland. Hydroponic farming uses 90% less water than land farming! #hydroponics #farmtoschool
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#ICYMI: MDA and @MDFarm2School will work with @MSDEnutrition to help develop 4 new recipes for Maryland school meals that use local ag products!
More info. via @MDCounties⬇️ conduitstreet.mdcounties.org…