ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 1, 2025) ~ Annapolis, MD - As the holiday season approaches, Maryland's Best is making it easier for shoppers to find the perfect gift with their Very Maryland's Best Gift Guide. This digital guide, created by the Maryland Department of Agriculture's seafood and agriculture marketing program, features a variety of locally sourced products that are sure to make this holiday season special.

According to Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, "The holidays are a time of giving, and what better way to give the perfect gift than with a product that was produced right here in Maryland." By purchasing items from the gift guide, not only are shoppers giving a memorable gift, but they are also supporting farming and watermen jobs in their community.

The Very Maryland's Best Gift Guide includes gift cards to local farm and seafood retailers, details on promotions being offered, and unique gift ideas that will make anyone the "gift giver of the year." From apple pie moonshine and goat milk soap to oysters and cheddar cheese, there is something for everyone on this list. All items featured in the guide are certified to be grown by a Maryland farmer or sourced from Maryland watermen.

More on Marylandian

• Lick Personal Oils Introduces the Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift Collection for Romantic, Thoughtful Gifting
• Lacy Hendricks Earns Prestigious MPM® Designation from NARPM®
• Walmart $WMT and COSTCO.COM $COST Distribution as SonicShieldX™ Platform Sets the Stage for Accelerated Growth in 2026: AXIL Brands (N Y S E: AXIL)
• AI-Driven Drug Development with Publication of New Bioinformatics Whitepaper for BullFrog AI: $BFRG Strengthens Its Position in AI Drug Development
• IQSTEL Enters 2026 from a Position of Strength Following Transformational Year Marked by N A S D A Q Uplisting, Record Revenue and First-Ever

But it's not just about giving great quality products. By purchasing from local farmers and watermen, shoppers are also investing in their community. Each company featured in the guide has a unique story behind it, making these gifts even more special.

Some of the farmers and watermen included in this year's guide are Richvale Farm in Middletown, offering delicious beef cuts and tallow; Fallen Pine Oyster Company on Chincoteague Bay with their famous Salt Buoy oysters; Lagenfelder Pork, a 5th generation family farm offering gift baskets of pork cuts; Faidley's Seafood known for their mouth-watering crab cakes; and Tobacco Barn Distillery in Southern Maryland with their whiskey made from corn grown on their fields.

For more information about the Very Maryland's Best Gift Guide or Maryland's Best program, visit www.marylandsbest.net or contact Kristin Hanna, Director of Special Projects for Maryland's Best, at kristin.hanna@maryland.gov. This holiday season, give the gift of local products and support your community with Maryland's Best.

---

Show All News | Report Violation