Frederick County Office of Agriculture / Homegrown Frederick

09/04/2026

🥕 Fresh picks, local roots.🥕

Looking for fresh, locally grown goodness? 🌱 Meet Chestnut Hill Farm, a local farm bringing fresh, seasonal produce and a little taste of the farm to the Thurmont community! 🍅🥬

From farm-fresh favorites to seasonal goodies grown right here in our community, Chestnut Hill Farm is a wonderful reminder of the incredible agriculture happening right here in Frederick County. ❤️

Stop by the market, say hello, and pick up something fresh while supporting local farmers! 🚜🌻

📍 Find Chestnut Hill Farm at the Thurmont Farmers Market and bring a little piece of the farm home with you!

🌱 Buy local. Support local. Eat local. 🌱

09/03/2026

📣THANK YOU, MIA!

💔Our hearts are breaking as we have to say our goodbyes to our incredible Intern, Mia!

For those of you who never got to meet her, Mia has been the one behind the Office of Ag social media, creating engaging content and amazing reels since February! She joined us during a time of need, lifted a huge weight off our shoulders, and has elevated our marketing and social media presence throughout her time with us. Not to mention, she's pretty great to work and has been the best addition to our team!

Don't worry, Mia will still be in the area and involved in agriculture, so be sure to say hi when you see her out and about. You might even run into her at The Great Frederick Fair 📸

❣Mia- From all of us at the Office of Ag, thank you for your dedication and hard work. We will miss you dearly but look forward to seeing you around and keeping in touch.

Help us send Mia off with some well wishes and appreciation in the comments! 👇

09/01/2026

It was a great day to join Maryland Department of Agriculture for a stop on the Ice Cream Trail at South Mountain Creamery!

We enjoyed connecting with colleagues across the state and hearing from the Sowers/Brusco family about their operation !

08/31/2026

📣Last Chance to apply to the County's Ag Preservation Installment Purchase Program!

🔗Find out more information on the website: https://agriculture.frederickcountymd.gov/198/Installment-Purchase-Program-IPP

08/29/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of joining the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce for the end of summer business card exchange at Hawkins Landscaping.

It’s always a fun evening filled with connection and conversation. This year was extra special as we bid farewell to Chamber President and CEO, Rick Weldon.

Rick, The Office of Ag wishes you the best in your retirement! We have enjoyed working with you and sharing an office building and hope you get to enjoy a little relaxation in your future.

08/28/2026

🥂Cheers to 50 Years!🍷

Half a century ago, Jack and Lucille Aellen purchased a dairy farm in Mount Airy from a strict Baptist family. Today, that land has been transformed into one of the

08/27/2026

We were honored to celebrate an incredible milestone with Linganore Winecellars—50 years in business! 🍷🍇🎉

For five decades, Linganore Winecellars has been a part of Maryland’s agricultural and wine community, creating exceptional wines, welcoming visitors, and continuing to grow its roots right here in Frederick County. 🌱🍷

Congratulations on 50 years of excellence, innovation, and dedication to Maryland agriculture and the wine industry! 🥂 Join Linganore Winecellars for their 50th Anniversary Summer Bash this Saturday, August 29th!

From wine tastings and vineyard hikes to pony rides, vendors, and a mobile game truck, there’s something for everyone throughout the day. 🍷🌿🐴🎮

🎶 Don’t head home when the daytime activities wrap up! Stick around on the lawn for live music from Wild Aster from 5:30–7:30 PM. Grab a fresh glass of wine, relax, and keep the celebration going! 🍷✨

📅 Saturday, August 29th
🎉 Linganore Winecellars 50th Anniversary Summer Bash

🎟️ Get the full schedule and event details through the link in their bio!

08/26/2026

🐕🌾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾❤️

Today we’re celebrating the four-legged farmhands who are an important part of life in agriculture! From herding livestock and protecting animals to keeping watch over the farm, farm dogs have some pretty big jobs—and they do it all with plenty of tail wags along the way. 🐄🐑🚜

Whether they’re hard at work or taking a well-deserved nap in the barn, these pups are part of the farm family! 🐶💚

📸 We want to see your farm pup! Share a photo of your four-legged helper and tag us so we can celebrate them, too!

08/26/2026

The Great Frederick Fair is almost here!

First and foremost we are excited about the 2026 Ag Awards Presentation on September 18th at 7pm. Join us to find out who the Farm Family, Ag Business, Ag Advocate, and Young Farmer of the Year are!

We also love connecting with ag businesses and farmers throughout the week. If you see the team around the fairgrounds, be sure to say hi, or if you'd like to schedule a meeting while you're there, reach out to [email protected]!

Learn more about where you can find us during the fair: https://agriculture.frederickcountymd.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/36

08/24/2026

Our celebrations continue with Melissa Aellen, Director of Winery Operations at Simple Theory Wine Co and Linganore Winecellars!

"Melissa didn’t grow up imagining herself as a winemaker. In fact, she rarely saw women in those roles at all. Without visible role models, she didn’t even realize winemaking was an option. What she did know was that she wanted to work alongside her dad every day." Read more: https://agriculture.frederickcountymd.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/37