Frederick County Office of Agriculture / Homegrown Frederick

Frederick County Office of Agriculture / Homegrown Frederick The official Facebook account for the Frederick County Maryland Office of Agriculture

🍓🥕🌽 Happy Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month! 🌿✨June is the perfect time to celebrate the color, flavor, and freshness of l...
06/22/2026

🍓🥕🌽 Happy Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month! 🌿✨

June is the perfect time to celebrate the color, flavor, and freshness of locally grown produce—and there’s no better place to find it than our local farmers markets 🚜💚

From just-picked berries to crisp greens and seasonal veggies, our farmers work hard to bring farm-fresh goodness straight from the field to your table. Every purchase supports local agriculture, strengthens our community, and keeps fresh food close to home 🧑‍🌾🧺

So grab a tote bag, visit your nearest market, and taste the difference local makes! 🥬🍅🍑

🐄🌾 Rooted in tradition and driven by passion.Meet Crystal Spradlin, a fourth-generation dairy farmer at TeaBow Farms who...
06/19/2026

🐄🌾 Rooted in tradition and driven by passion.

Meet Crystal Spradlin, a fourth-generation dairy farmer at TeaBow Farms who is carrying on her family's agricultural legacy while creating new opportunities through Crystal’s Funny Farm. From managing a herd of 2,200 dairy cows to hosting goat yoga and baby goat cuddles, Crystal’s story is one of hard work, innovation, and dedication to Frederick County agriculture.

Discover how family, farming, and a love for animals have shaped her journey—and why preserving the family farm means everything to her.

📖 Read the full story at:🔗https://homegrownfrederick.com/crystal/

From the first seed planted to the final harvest, every crop tells a story of patience, passion, and community. 🌾Discove...
06/18/2026

From the first seed planted to the final harvest, every crop tells a story of patience, passion, and community. 🌾

Discover how local farmers nurture the land, overcome challenges, and bring fresh food to our tables in this inspiring read from Homegrown Frederick. 🍅🥕🌻

Read more here: 🔗 https://homegrownfrederick.com/seed-to-harvest/

We are always happy to talk about all the fantastic resources and opportunities that our office has to support agricultu...
06/17/2026

We are always happy to talk about all the fantastic resources and opportunities that our office has to support agriculture here in Frederick County!🚜🐮

Last week, Shannon had the pleasure to talk to the LSU Agricultural Leadership class at Orlowski Farm in Knoxville. She was joined by Ben and Kate Sowers of South Mountain Creamery, Big Cork Vineyards, and Tim and Gail Pry of Needwood Farms in Burkittsville. The beautiful Orlowski farm overlooks South Mountain, with views stretching into Virginia and West Virginia. It was the perfect backdrop to discuss the many challenges and opportunities facing agriculture today.

Our team was excited to visit District Farms today and see firsthand how this state-of-the-art hydroponic facility is gr...
06/16/2026

Our team was excited to visit District Farms today and see firsthand how this state-of-the-art hydroponic facility is growing fresh, local produce year-round. 🌱

District Farms grows a variety of lettuces, leafy greens, and basil using hydroponic growing methods that maximize efficiency while conserving resources.

Did you know you can find their products at Wegmans and other retailers? Supporting local agriculture helps strengthen our food system and brings fresh, nutritious options to communities across the region.

🎉 Fresh look, same commitment to supporting local! 🌾Maryland's Best has officially unveiled a new logo, celebrating the ...
06/16/2026

🎉 Fresh look, same commitment to supporting local! 🌾

Maryland's Best has officially unveiled a new logo, celebrating the farmers, producers, watermen, and businesses that make Maryland agriculture thrive.

Businesses and supporters are encouraged to join the celebration by showcasing the new logo on social media, displaying Maryland's Best materials at their locations, and adding the logo to their websites to help spread the message of buying local and supporting Maryland agriculture.

🌱 Learn more about Maryland's Best and how you can get involved by visiting their website.
🔗https://marylandsbest.maryland.gov/

The Frederick County Master Gardeners Scholarship supports local students pursuing higher education in fields related to...
06/15/2026

The Frederick County Master Gardeners Scholarship supports local students pursuing higher education in fields related to agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, landscape design, and other plant-focused disciplines. Through this scholarship, the Frederick County Master Gardeners are helping cultivate the next generation of leaders, innovators, and advocates for our natural resources.

📚 If you know a student with a passion for plants, agriculture, or the environment, encourage them to apply!
🔗https://go.umd.edu/26FCMGScholarship

06/12/2026

✂️🌱 A new chapter for local agriculture has begun!

We were honored to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Seed to Harvest building—a milestone that represents growth, opportunity, and a stronger future for our agricultural community. This new space will help support education, innovation, and connections that empower farmers, growers, and future agricultural leaders.

Jenna’s recent LEAD MD XIV session took her class to Garrett County, where they gained firsthand insight into the indust...
06/12/2026

Jenna’s recent LEAD MD XIV session took her class to Garrett County, where they gained firsthand insight into the industries, natural resources, and land uses that help shape Western Maryland.

Throughout the seminar, the group explored the region’s forest industry, learning about sustainable forest management and the important role forestry plays in supporting local economies. They also visited a maple syrup operation to learn why Garrett County is known for producing some of Maryland’s finest maple syrup and toured a produce farm utilizing high tunnel systems to extend growing seasons and improve crop production.

The experience offered valuable perspectives on the balance between agriculture, forestry, conservation, recreation, and economic development, highlighting the opportunities and challenges facing Maryland’s rural communities. 🌱🍁

Shannon is thrilled to join the Leadership Frederick County Class of 2026-2027!🌷🥳 She will have the opportunity to learn...
06/11/2026

Shannon is thrilled to join the Leadership Frederick County Class of 2026-2027!🌷🥳
She will have the opportunity to learn from community leaders (such as the Office of Ag’s very own LFC alumni, Katie), dive deeper into the issues shaping Frederick County, and strengthen the skills needed to help move our community forward.

Shannon is looking forward to connecting with this year’s cohort and bringing new insight and energy into the work she is passionate about. Here’s to a year of growth, collaboration, and making a lasting impact!

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