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Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission

Southern Maryland
Joined January 2010
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Mark your calendars! The La Plata Farmers Market returns on April 3! This beloved local market is a great way to #BuyLocal and #ShopSmall for a variety of farm produce, prepared foods and beverages, handicrafts, bath and beauty products from small Southern Maryland businesses.
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This just in!📢@GovLarryHogan proclaims March 21-27 as Maryland Agriculture Week to recognize the critical role the industry plays in producing food and fiber for the citizens of Maryland and beyond! More info. on #MdAgWeek and ways to celebrate here➡️bit.ly/2OWnZnh
Buying a live tree is more than a nostalgic tradition, it’s good for the environment —helping to absorb carbon, provide wildlife habitat, and stabilize soil and water resources. bit.ly/2zVNhqN #MyMdFarmers #ChristmasTree #Holidays #Evergreen #CutYourOwnChristmasTree
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COVID-19 can bring a lot of uncertainty and stress, so having a concrete farm transition plan in place can help ease worries and better prepare for the future. bit.ly/2HnXN0N
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Did you know? Maryland's horse industry contributes more than $1 billion to the state's economy $500 million+ in employee income. #MyMdFarmers #MarylandHorseMonth #MarylandEquestrian #Horse #Equestrian
MUST WATCH📺: Maryland farmers like Gilbert Bowling of Newport Valley Farm and @somdmeats are stepping up to help replenish local food banks! bit.ly/3euICie @fox5dc @SMADC #MarylandUnites #stillfarming
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NEW COVID-19 RESOURCE❗️Check out our guidance for Maryland pick-your-own operations during the current state of emergency: bit.ly/3bxEWun
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Great charcuterie workshop with Meredith Leigh at @SMADC today. #ethicalmeat #goodfood Ended like this ...
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2⃣ EPISODES LEFT of @mdfarmtv season 7! Segments on tomorrow's episode include: 🐔Installing solar panels at Rusty Rooster Farm 🌽Making Maryland's largest corn maze at Winterbrook Farms 🌶️Pepper harvesting at Holiday Memories Farm More info here: bit.ly/2uyt4I2
Looking for #Maryland seafood products? Don’t miss the state’s premier wholesale food & beverage expo. marylandsbest.maryland.gov/m… – at Annapolis, MD
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News Release: Baltimore County Horse Tests Positive for Equine Herpesvirus bit.ly/2Ox8pdC
SAVE THE DATE: The @MDsBest Food & Beverage Expo is on Jan. 22 at the Navy Stadium in Annapolis! This event connects MD producers and processors to buyers from retailers, restaurants, schools, food distributors, etc. Register before Dec. 16th! More info: bit.ly/2Kg6vN2
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The Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference on Nov. 14 features a range of experts who will share ideas and info on current #legal issues impacting farming communities. Register by 11/7. ow.ly/1nUG50wVfcj #event #ag #farm
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Interested in organic grain or organic vegetable production? Join the department, USDA scientists, and @UMdExtension faculty for THREE round-table discussions on current challenges & research in organic production. Dates/locations below⬇️! Signup here: bit.ly/2IY09RK
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7 new Horse Discovery Centers have been certified by the Maryland Horse Industry Board (@MdEquines)!🐴 In MD, there are now 40 Horse Discovery Centers in 18 counties that invite the general public to visit and learn about horses first-hand. More info: bit.ly/33H0Ve1
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What once was home to the U.S. Naval Academy Dairy Farm is now the largest corn maze in the state of Maryland. The process from design to completion is simply a-MAZE-ing. bit.ly/2IZ8pBa 🌽🌽🌽🌽 #MyMdFarmers #CornMaze #Fall
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October is officially Maryland Apple Month!🍎 Celebrate by purchasing locally-grown apples directly from a farm stand or farmers market and by visiting a Maryland orchard this month. marylandsbest.net More info: bit.ly/2mBRTis @MDsBest #MarylandAppleMonth
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MDA and @MDOTSHA Urge Motorists and Farmers to Share the Road During Harvest Season news.maryland.gov/mda/press-…
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Thrilled to have Charles County Public Schools (@CCPS) participating in the 2019 Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week! From Sept. 30-Oct. 4, cafeterias will feature locally grown and produced products. See what's on the menu here: bit.ly/2m3X7ml @MDFarm2School
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