ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 2, 2026) ~ Annapolis, MD - As summer approaches, Maryland's Best is launching a new campaign called "Eat Well. Buy Local." and unveiling an updated logo. The campaign aims to promote and support small farms by encouraging residents and visitors to seek out locally grown and sourced products when dining out or grilling at home.

Established in 2002 under the Maryland Department of Agriculture's Marketing Department, Maryland's Best has grown over the past 24 years to include seafood, value-added agriculture, and agritourism businesses. With approximately 1,000 members, the program serves as a marketing tool for these industries. The new logo for 2026 features bold and vibrant colors that are more food-friendly and serve as a direct call to action for consumers to choose local products.

According to Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks, Maryland's Best is more than just a logo - it serves as a connection between consumers and the hardworking farmers and watermen who provide the food we enjoy every day. The program's website, MarylandsBest.net, offers a free resource for consumers to find local restaurants, retailers, and farmers markets near them that serve locally sourced products. It also features on-farm experiences, summer recipes using local ingredients, and a list of restaurants committed to serving Maryland-grown foods and drinks.

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The "Eat Well. Buy Local." campaign will be promoted through billboards, digital advertisements, movie theaters, EdibleDC magazine, and at Baltimore's Canton Waterfront during WTMD's First Thursday Festivals - the state's largest free concert series. Consumers can also join in on the fun by following Maryland's Best on Facebook and Instagram for chances to win branded bumper stickers or yard signs showing their support for local products.

From juicy burgers made with locally raised beef to sweet Chesapeake Bay blue crab meat or treats from the Ice Cream Trail - Maryland residents are encouraged to choose products that are grown or raised in their state. Farmers and watermen interested in joining Maryland's Best can sign up through the program's website. For more information about the campaign or Maryland's Best, please contact Director of Special Projects Kristin Hanna at [insert contact information]. Let's support our local farmers and enjoy the delicious products they provide!

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