ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 6, 2025) ~ Maryland's Best, the state-wide marketing program connecting consumers to producers, is on the lookout for dairy farms with on-farm creameries producing ice cream to join the 2025 Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2025.

The Ice Cream Trail, a popular tradition that spans the state throughout the summer, aims to highlight on-farm creameries and encourage families to visit each stop on the trail. Participants can document their visits and submit photos to be considered for the title of "Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trailblazer." The winning families will receive a prize pack and have a chance to be featured on Maryland's Best social media pages. Last year, twelve farms across the state participated in the trail, attracting thousands of visitors to their ice cream shops.

According to Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, "The Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail is not only delicious, it's also a way to get consumers out to the farms." He further added that they are looking for more farms to participate this year in order to continue highlighting locally made products and supporting hard-working dairy farmers.

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This year, eligibility for farm participation has been expanded to include two types of creameries: those that are located on an existing Maryland farm and use milk produced on-site, or those that are located on an existing Maryland farm and use an ice cream mix from a milk processor that benefits local dairy farms.

Interested parties can fill out an application form by April 1 at 5:00pm. In addition, dairy farms that sell other products are encouraged to take part in state-wide dairy promotions this summer. Any dairy farm in Maryland that produces value-added products such as cheese, yogurt or milk can apply to be highlighted by the program during upcoming promotions. The deadline for these applications is also April 1 at 5:00pm.

For any questions or inquiries about participation, potential applicants can contact Maryland's Best Director of Special Projects, Kristin Hanna, at kristin.hanna@maryland.gov or visit MarylandsBest.net. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the 2025 Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail and showcase your farm and products to consumers across the state.

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