Buy Local Challenge

Maryland's brewing industry appreciates the enduring support of @MDBiz! Happy #FeBREWary, everyone! 🍻 open.maryland.gov/blog/women-bee…

Have you made your Christmas Cookies this year? For every batch of cookies that you make, you utilize about two and a half cups of wheat! In Maryland, wheat is planted in the fall and harvested in June or July. #ByProductMonday #ChristmasCookies #Wheat

On the next episode of Maryland Farm & Harvest, we visit a family that's been farming in Montgomery County for almost 200 years. Tune in Tuesday at 7pm on Maryland Public Television for this story and more!

Tips to help you defrost your holiday bird safely. bit.ly/344jYzk #MyMdFarmers #Turkey #Thanksgiving 🦃 🍗 🍽️

Thanks to @CEXAlsobrooks and @PGCSprout for these handy tips to support local food and farmers markets!

Crazy for corn mazes? Check out the twists, turns and amazing designs Maryland farms have to offer this fall. bit.ly/2IZ8pBa #MyMdFarmers #Fall #CornMaze

GARDENERS AND FARMERS: It's time to bring in or cover those plants! Parts of Maryland are under a frost advisory or freeze warning Saturday morning cbsloc.al/2oTT3ai

Do you know what’s in season this month? Carrots, tomatoes, pumpkins, and more are being harvested in October! #vegetables #inseason #garden

SMADC is excited to launch a new Video Series – "Farms in Focus", showcasing Southern Maryland’s diverse agriculture! The first to launch, the "Oyster Edition”, promotes Southern Maryland’s oyster industry. View it now: youtu.be/Pt9YCv2ZPGI

HAPPENING NOW: Fall agritourism activities on farms around the state! Support your local farmer by visiting 1 of the 295 farms in MD that offer agritourism experiences. From pumpkin patches to corn mazes to apple picking, there is something for everyone! bit.ly/328XPPv

This year's weather did not upset the Carroll County apple cart. Maryland farmers are producing tasty crop. bit.ly/32UpaFd #MyMdFarmers #Apples #BuyLocal 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎 🍎

The Ice Cream Trail ends on September 23. Send us your completed passports for a chance to be named the 2019 Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trailblazer!

Our study reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry, as bacteria can easily spread to other surfaces & foods - go.usa.gov/xVgaP #foodsafety

A new season of Md. Farm&Harvest starts this fall!!

It's #NationalFarmersMarketWeek ! With so many fruits and vegetables in season it's impossible not to have a reason to visit your local farmer's market!

We love this tomato pie recipe saveur.com/southern-tomat… from @chefandthef Give it a go with those Maryland tomatoes from your local farmers market. marylandsbest.net

It's time to CELEBRATE! The 3rd Annual Buy Local Challenge Celebration is happening TONIGHT at @SpiderHallFarm in Prince Frederick from 5 to 8 PM. Tickets are still available online until 4 PM at 2019BLC.eventbrite.com and at the door.

Did you know on average Americans eat 20 quarts of ice cream a year? While National Ice Cream Month is wrapping up, there’s still time to visit your favorite local creamery! Find one here: bit.ly/32eTLh6 #NationalIceCreamMonth

The 12th Annual Buy Local Challenge has BEGUN! Though initially launched by SMADC, it is now a state-wide initiative supported by @MdAgDept to encourage consumers to purchase Maryland grown products. Learn more at buylocalchallenge.com.

It's officially Buy Local Week, where @GovLarryHogan, @MDAgDept, and myself encourage all Marylanders to take part in the #BuyLocalChallenge! 👨🏾‍🌾🚜🌽🍉🐓🦀