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🌿🍇 An afternoon of conservation, community, and vineyard views awaits at Discover the Heart of Maryland 2026!Hosted by t...
06/01/2026

🌿🍇 An afternoon of conservation, community, and vineyard views awaits at Discover the Heart of Maryland 2026!

Hosted by the Heart of Maryland Collaborative and 30+ conservation partners, this special event brings together landowners, farmers, and community members to celebrate the beautiful lands and waters of Frederick and Washington Counties.

Guests are invited to explore conservation opportunities for their property, connect one-on-one with local experts, enjoy live music, refreshments, and soak in the scenery at Antietam Creek Vineyards. 🌞🎶

📍 Antietam Creek Vineyards
🗓 July 25 | 1–3 PM
📍 4835 Branch Ave, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

Registration: 🔗https://catoctinlandtrust.org/event/discover-the-heart-of-maryland-2026/

🔥 Maryland barbecue season is officially here! 🍖☀️The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Director of Marketing Initiat...
05/29/2026

🔥 Maryland barbecue season is officially here! 🍖☀️

The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Director of Marketing Initiatives, Kristin Hanna, and Burall Farms owner Becky Burall joined Good Day DC to share family BBQ recipes, steak marinades, homemade sauce tips, and the secret to fall-off-the-bone ribs using fresh local Maryland meats. 🔥🥩

Proud to see Frederick County represented while celebrating the flavors of Maryland barbecue season!
Check out the full video at the link below. ⬇️
🔗https://www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-lyxa9p5asthlm2zg

🚜🌷Frederick County farmers and agribusinesses are invited to take part in an important Agricultural Workforce Study led ...
05/28/2026

🚜🌷Frederick County farmers and agribusinesses are invited to take part in an important Agricultural Workforce Study led by the Frederick County Office of Agriculture. This effort will help identify the needs, challenges, and opportunities shaping our local agricultural workforce—today and for the future.

By sharing your input, you’re helping strengthen the long-term sustainability and resilience of Frederick County agriculture and ensuring farms and agribusinesses continue to thrive for generations to come. 🌾

The study is open now through June 5 at 4 PM.
👉https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=LTTGSAY4Q0id7GpAsbuHN3CXa3ZaLbpBlmra9lgwU3xUN0Q5OVo1UlFTSkNPTjkyNThCWTU2T1Q0ViQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

Sweet stops, scenic views, and farm-fresh scoops across Frederick County 🍦🚜The Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail is your p...
05/27/2026

Sweet stops, scenic views, and farm-fresh scoops across Frederick County 🍦🚜
The Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail is your perfect excuse to explore local creameries and taste farm-made ice cream. 's Best

Meet the cows, visit the farms, and enjoy handcrafted flavors where every scoop tells a story of local love and hard work 🥛✨

Grab your friends, hit the trail, and make it a summer of sweet memories one scoop at a time 🍨💛

Don’t forget! 🎉 The Seed to Harvest ribbon-cutting ceremony is happening next week! ✂️🌱Mark your calendars—you won’t wan...
05/27/2026

Don’t forget! 🎉 The Seed to Harvest ribbon-cutting ceremony is happening next week! ✂️🌱
Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss the celebration! 🗓️✨

🌎🌱 EARTHFEST 2026 is back!Join the Frederick County Master Gardeners on May 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Univers...
05/26/2026

🌎🌱 EARTHFEST 2026 is back!

Join the Frederick County Master Gardeners on May 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the University of Maryland Extension Office for a free, family-friendly celebration of nature, gardening, and sustainability.

Explore beautiful demonstration gardens, meet local environmental organizations, enjoy kids activities like rock painting and Storytime in the Garden, and learn simple ways to support pollinators, native plants, and a healthier environment. 🐝🦋🌼

📍330 Montevue Lane, Frederick
🎟 Free admission

Come celebrate, connect, and get inspired to grow alongside nature! 🌿

🎬🌱 Save the Farm, Save the Future 🌞🚜Join Mobilize Frederick for an evening of film + conversation exploring agrivoltaics...
05/25/2026

🎬🌱 Save the Farm, Save the Future 🌞🚜

Join Mobilize Frederick for an evening of film + conversation exploring agrivoltaics and sustainable solutions for Frederick County. Learn how solar innovation and farming can work together to protect our land, strengthen local communities, and build a more sustainable future.

📍 Hood College — Hodson Science & Technology Center, Room 131
📅 May 28, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Featuring a discussion moderated by Karen Cannon, Executive Director of Mobilize Frederick, with experts from Mountain View Solar and Good Idea Solar.

✨ Complimentary movie admission, popcorn, and lemon-infused water provided
💧 Bring your reusable bottle or cup
👥 Bring a guest! RSVP by May 25

🍂 Rooted in the Kitchen 🎃 Stuffed Delicata Squash ✨ Sweet, tender delicata squash filled with a savory, hearty stuffing ...
05/22/2026

🍂 Rooted in the Kitchen 🎃

Stuffed Delicata Squash ✨ Sweet, tender delicata squash filled with a savory, hearty stuffing makes this dish a seasonal favorite. It’s the perfect balance of cozy and wholesome—great for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or a farm-fresh twist on comfort food.

Support local farms and enjoy the flavors of the season by trying this recipe at home and shopping local—straight from the field to your table! 👩‍🌾🚜
⬇ Tell us what you think in the comments below! ⬇

Last week, the FCG Division of Family Services’ ENOUGH Initiative celebrated the expansion of the Farm to School Frederi...
05/21/2026

Last week, the FCG Division of Family Services’ ENOUGH Initiative celebrated the expansion of the Farm to School Frederick pilot program with the unveiling of a new produce mobile market van and a neighborhood market featuring fresh, locally sourced vegetables. 🥗

This initiative helps bring fresh, affordable produce directly to the Golden Mile community while supporting local farmers and families across Frederick County. 🧺🍎
Read more here: 🔗https://publicinput.com/Email/v518204?fbclid=IwY2xjawR793xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0UDF4RzBETVN1YjdyTnc3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiucXgPt2XpjAZJ6Vz7HKYF8FWe3WNks8I-2Zb8xf6QV3cvtlRWAoht4Vzx3_aem_hCpw4lF0y4-SON5e1UDHVg

Strong roots. Steady hands. Unshakable grit. 🌾💚Joyce Geisler’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience, dedicatio...
05/21/2026

Strong roots. Steady hands. Unshakable grit. 🌾💚

Joyce Geisler’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience, dedication, and heart women bring to agriculture every day. From learning to drive tractors at seven years old to leading her family’s farming operation with strength and perseverance, Joyce continues to inspire the next generation of women in ag.

Read her story today:🔗https://homegrownfrederick.com/with-grit/

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