Arundel Ag

06/04/2026

Awesome to see this segment on the Glen Burnie Farmers Market featuring Schmidt Family Farm 21122!

Here's to an outstanding opening day and 2026 season!

06/03/2026

Attention local farmers, watermen, and producers!

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission is offering 1-on-1, 2-hour technical assistance sessions to help you apply for at least $30,000 in grant funding through The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)'s new Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program (PHI).

Sessions are available on June 9 and 10 and the application deadline is June 14, so learn more below and get in touch today!

📢 Attention Southern Maryland Farmers, Watermen, and Ag Producers!

Need help securing funding to scale your business? The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) just launched the Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program (PHI), making $1.6 million available to improve cold storage and delivery networks.

🍎 Funding covers cold storage, refrigerated trucks, food safety tech, and logistics.

To help you submit the strongest application possible, SMADC is offering 1-on-1, 2-hour technical assistance sessions to refine your project scope and draft your narrative.
🗓️ Available Appointment Windows:
Tuesday, June 9: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (In-person or virtual)
Wednesday, June 10: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (In-person or virtual)

To review the full Request for Proposals (RFP) and access the application guidelines, visit the official MDA page https://mda.maryland.gov/maryland_products/Pages/Maryland-Postharvest-Infrastructure-Grant.aspx

🚨 Deadline to apply is June 14, 2026. Slots are limited, so don't wait!

👉 To reserve your 2-hour assistance block, email Sabrina Dobbins directly at [email protected].

06/01/2026

The first Glen Burnie Farmers Market of the 2026 season is this week! Check out the incredible lineup of vendors and plan to stop by on June 4!

06/01/2026

Congratulations to the CAT-North FFA Chapter and Southern FFA Chapter on another amazing annual banquet!

We were excited to help celebrate the accomplishments of both programs’ students during the 2025-2026 academic year, from showing and selling their livestock at the Anne Arundel County Fair to helping more kids in Anne Arundel County learn about where their food comes from. We enjoyed the opportunity to congratulate the amazing women who provide them with not only agricultural education but mentorship, too.

We’re proud to support current and future farmers in Anne Arundel County, and we look forward to seeing what awaits all of this year’s outstanding honorees!

05/30/2026

Calling ALL local chefs!

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is inviting chef teams to submit recipes featuring local ingredients for the Governor’s Buy Local Cookout: an annual event that highlights Maryland agriculture by pairing chefs with local farmers and watermen to showcase foods grown, raised, and harvested in the state.

This year’s event will take place at MDA headquarters on July 17 and recipe submissions are due by June 2, so learn more and submit your recipe - or encourage your favorite chef to! - today: https://marylandsbest.maryland.gov/governors-buy-local-cookout/

05/29/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’d like to thank the Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health and Anne Arundel County Public Library, Skipper's Pier, and the many businesses that helped make “The Pressure to Perform: Mental Health in Professionals” happen earlier this month.

We were proud to support the critical event, which featured an inspirational presentation by The Journey2Well, LLC owner (and IVP graduate!) Lauren Jenkins, and real conversations about assessing and prioritizing your mental health.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please visit https://lnkd.in/eyYWntmt

05/27/2026

Tickets to A Taste of Arundel Grown 2026 are ON SALE NOW!

Taking place on August 5 from 5:30-8:00PM at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, the can't-miss event of the summer will feature:

- a 100% custom menu prepared with local ingredients by Wharf 38 Chef Brandon Moser
- local beer, wine, coffee, and tea
- mood-setting live music by The Loose Ties’ Aaron Hawkins

Plus all proceeds will benefit two great causes: ABIG, our matching grant program for farmers and watermen, and the Southern High School chapter of Future Farmers of America.

Tickets are limited and sold out quickly in 2025, so learn more and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/ATAG2026Tix

05/22/2026

After two great visits to Lothian Elementary School last month, Aggy was excited to make his first landing in Annapolis, at Rolling Knolls Elementary, on May 19.

Shelley Garrett, Grayson Orphe, and Steve Adams were there to meet him, and the group had a great time testing students’ farming knowledge and delivering some fun agricultural education during their visit.

Thanks to the great group of teachers and all the wonderful second graders for having us!

Aggy is already looking forward to connecting with students and supporting the Anne Arundel County 4-H/ FFA Livestock Auction at the Anne Arundel County Fair Inc. in September, so save the date!