ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 28, 2023) ~ The Maryland Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to farmers and farm families who have dedicated their lives to the state's leading industry. Any family that derives its income principally from farming is eligible for the award.

Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks said, "Maryland agriculture cannot exist without the dedicated farm families that provide food and fiber for all. Please consider recognizing Maryland's dedicated and committed farm families by submitting a nomination for the Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame."

The Agriculture Hall of Fame was established in 1991 with the induction of Roland and Mildred Darcey of Prince George's County; Y.D. and Lonnie Hance of Calvert County; and C. Rodman and Jean Myers of Frederick County. In total, the hall of fame now honors 55 farm families from 23 counties.

Applicants must work with their county University of Maryland Extension office in preparing the application, which should include as much information about the family as possible. The application must also address agricultural leadership, community activities, and technological and management advancements –for example, soil and water conservation, marketing initiatives, machinery innovations, safety strategies. Nominations must include signatures from their county Extension agent, county Farm Bureau president, and Soil Conservation District manager.

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The selection committee includes the Dean of the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the President of the Maryland Farm Bureau, and an unbiased panel from the Maryland agricultural community. Only one farm family per county may be considered for induction into this prestigious hall of fame. Those selected will be honored during the "Taste of Maryland Agriculture" event on Feb 1st 2024.

This year's application is available for download at mda.maryland.gov with a deadline to apply set at October 20th 2023 . For more information contact Harrison Palmer at (410) 841-5882 or harrisonb.palmer@maryland.gov

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is inviting nominations for its Governor's Agriculture Hall Of Fame which pays tribute to farmers who have dedicated their lives to agriculture in Maryland . The hall was established in 1991 with three inductees , Roland & Mildred Darcey , YD & Lonnie Hance , C Rodman & Jean Myers . It has since grown to honor 55 farm families from 23 counties .

To be eligible , applicants must derive their income principally from farming . They must work with their county University Of Maryland Extension office in preparing an application that includes information about them , agricultural leadership , community activities & technological & management advancements such as soil & water conservation , marketing initiatives , machinery innovations & safety strategies . Nominations must include signatures from their county Extension agent , county Farm Bureau president & Soil Conservation District manager .

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The selection committee consists Of The Dean Of The University Of Maryland's College Of Agriculture And Natural Resources , The President Of The Maryland Farm Bureau & An Unbiased Panel From The Agricultural Community . Only one family per county may be considered for induction into this prestigious hall . Those selected will be honored during "Taste Of Maryland Agriculture" event on Feb 1st 2024 .

Applications are available at mda.maryland.gov with a deadline to apply set at October 20th 2023 . For more information contact Harrison Palmer at (410) 841-5882 or harrisonb@maryland

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