Maryland's Best Expo 2022

Presented by the Maryland Department of Agriculture

MARYLAND’S BEST

2022 maryland’s best expo directory3

Table of ConTenTs

MDA Marketing Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Product List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Maryland Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

Seafood Availability Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Translation Chart – “Pecks to Pounds” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

Seasonal Harvest Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

GAP/GHP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

Growers, Food Processors, and Watermen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13

Buyers and Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28

Additional Contacts/Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

www.MarylandsBest.net 4

Theresa Brophy, Director of International Marketing Phone: 410-841-5781, [email protected]

Karen Fedor, Program Administrator - Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program

Phone: 410-841-5773, [email protected]

Karen Kirksey, Seafood Marketing SpecialistPhone: 410-841-5791, [email protected]

Mark Powell, Chief of Marketing Phone: 410-841-5775, [email protected]

Stone Slade, Director of Seafood MarketingPhone: 410-841-5779, [email protected]

Weida Stoecker, Agricultural Marketing Specialist - Farmers Markets, FMNPPhone: 410-841-5776, [email protected]

Kay-Megan Washington, Program Administrator - Ag Conflict Resolution Service (ACReS)Phone: 410-841-5778, [email protected]

Audrey Broomfield, Agricultural Marketing Specialist - Maryland’s BestPhone: 410-841-5838, [email protected]

mda marketing staff


applesapricotsarugulaasian PearsasparagusBeetsBlackberriesBlueberriesBok ChoyBoysenberriesBroccoliBrussels sproutsCabbageCantaloupesCarrotsCauliflowerCeleryCherriesCollardsCucumbersCurrantsdaikon

edamame soybeanseggplantendiveGrapesGreen BeansGreen OnionsGreen PeppersHot PeppersKaleleekslettucelima BeansMelonsMushroomsMustard GreensnectarinesOkraOnionsParsnipsPeachesPearsPeas

PersimmonsPlumsPotatoesradishesraspberriesrhubarbrutabagassalad Greensshallotsspinachsproutssquashstrawberriessweet Cornsweet Pepperssweet Potatoesswiss ChardtomatillostomatoesturnipswatermelonsZucchini

product lista listing of typical maryland products


Commodity Unit approximate net weight

U.s. Pounds Metric Kilograms

apples bushel 48 21.8

loose pack 38-42 17.2-19.1

tray pack 40-45 18.1-19.1

cell pack 37-41 16.8-18.6

asparagus crate 30 13.6

Beans bushel 56-60 25.4-27.2

Blackberries 12, 1/2-pint basket 6 2.7

Broccoli wirebound crate 20-25 9.1-11.3

Brussels sprouts ctn, loose pack 25 11.3

Butter block 55,68 25,30.9

Cabbage open mesh bag 50 22.7

flat crate (1 3/4 bu) 50-60 22.7-27.2

ctn, place pack 53 24

Cantaloupes crate 40 18.1

Carrots film plastic bags, mesh sacks, and cartons holding48 1lb. film bags

55 24.9

Cauliflower wGa crate 50-60 22.7-27.2

Celery crate 60 27.2

Cherries lug 20 9.1

Corn wirebound crate 50 22.7

ctn, packed 5oz ears 50 22.7

Cucumber bushel 48 21.8

eggplant bushel 33 15

eggs average size, case, 30 doz. 47 21.3

Garlic ctn of 12 cubes or12 film bag pkgs,12 cloves each

10 4.5

Grapes eastern, 12-qt basket 20 9.1

western, lug 28 12.7

western, 4-basket crate 20 9.1

Honey gallon 11.84 5.4

Honeydew melons 2/3 ctn 28-32 12.7-14.5

translation chartPecks to Pounds


Commodity Unit approximate net weight

U.s. Pounds Metric Kilograms

Kale ctn or crate 25 11.3

lettuce carton packed, 24 43-52 19.5-23.6

lettuce, greenhouse 24-qt basket 10 4.5

Milk gallon 8.6 3.9

Onions dry, sack 50 22.7

green, bunched, ctn 12-doz. 10-16 4.5-7.3

Peaches bushel 48 21.8

2 layer ctn or lug 22 10

3/4-bu, ctn crate 38 17.2

Pears bushel 50 22.7

Peas unshelled, bushel 28-30 12.7-13.6

Peppers bushel 25-30 11.3-13.6

Plums ctn or lug 28 12.7

1/2-bu basket 30 13.6

Potatoes bushel 60 27.2

barrel 165 74.8

box 50 22.7

raspberries 1/2-pt baskets 6 2.7

spinach bushel 18-20 8.2-9.1

strawberries 24-qt crate 36 16.3

12-qt crate 28-32 12.7-14.5

sweet potatoes bushel 55 24.9

crate 50 22.7

tomatoes crate 60 22.7

lug box 32 14.5

2-layer flat 21 9.5

tomatoes, greenhouse 12-qt basket 20 9.1

turnips without tops, mesh sack 22.7

bunched, crate 70-80 31.8-36.3

watermelons melons of average ormedium size

25 11.3

translation chartPecks to Pounds


fruits in season


gap/gHp certification and the fsma produce safety rule

the Maryland department of agriculture (Mda) offers two Good agricultural Practices (GaP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) food safety certification programs for fruit and vegetable producers and packers: Mda GaP/GHP certification and Usda GaP/GHP certification. the goal of both GaPs and GHPs is to reduce the risk of microbial contamination of fresh fruits and vegetables during growing, harvesting and packing. the current Usda and Mda standards are based on the Food and drug administration’s Guidance to Industry with revisions to incorporate the Food safety Modernization act Produce safety rule requirements. all GaP programs are voluntary though they may be required by buyers, require a food safety plan and at a minimum annual audits to verify compliance. Growers and handlers of produce that pass audits receive a certificate. through a cooperative agreement with Fda, Mda has developed a Maryland Produce safety Program that provides outreach, education, technical assistance, inspection and enforcement equivalent to the requirements of the FsMa Produce safety rule. there is no way to guarantee that everything we grow and consume is free of microbial contamination, however, the risk can be reduced if preventive steps are taken during production, harvest and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables on the farm and in packing houses. Produce safety rule and Good agricultural Practices training sessions are held regionally and are posted on Mda’s website as they are scheduled.

Food safety Modernization act Produce safety rule: Food safety practices required by the Produce safety rule are similar to GaP required practices, however, compliance is mandatory for those producing and packing produce unless the fruit or vegetable is one that is rarely consumed raw. there are some exemptions from complying with portions of the rule based on the dollar amount of sales and/or the nature of the business purchasing the produce. all persons growing, harvesting or packing produce are required to register with Mda and apply for any exemptions on an annual basis. Mda does conduct inspections to verify compliance but unlike the voluntary GaP audits inspections are not conducted annually and a certificate of compliance is not issued.

Usda offers three types of GaP/GHP certification: Usda GaP/GHP Certified, Usda Harmonized Field and Post Harvest Certified and Usda Harmonized+ Field and Post Harvest Certified (Global Food safety Initiative approved). to meet the requirements of buyers for GaP certification, the farm or business must complete a successful audit of its operation conducted by Mda’s Food Quality assurance Program Usda licensed auditors to determine compliance with Good agricultural Practices and/or Good Handling Practices. the program is conducted through a cooperative agreement with Usda agricultural Marketing service. successful completion of the audit and certification by Usda provides national recognition for producers to the many buyers now requiring audits for compliance to the GaP guidelines. Usda GaP/GHP audit charges are eligible for cost share assistance from Usda specialty Crop Block grant funds through Mda. Usda Harmonized and Usda Harmonized+ audit charges are fully funded through Usda Farm service agency.

Mda state GaP: Mda’s Food Quality assurance Program also offers a Maryland GaP certification program geared towards growers that are direct marketers, selling to retailers that accept the Mda GaP certification and/or those that are working towards Usda certification. Growers must attend approved food safety training and successfully complete an audit verifying their food safety practices to become Mda GaP certified. Funding for this program is provided through a specialty Crop grant from Usda and is offered to growers at no cost.

For questions on the above programs, please contact: Molly Gillingham, Food Quality Assurance Program, 410-841-5769 or produce .safety@maryland .gov .


2022 producersGrowers, Food Producers and Watermen

albright Farms

apex Bee Company llC

authentic appalachian Maple syrup

Baltimore Coffee & tea Co.

Bartenfelder Farms

Baugher’s Orchard & Farm

Baywater Farms

Blades Orchard

Bramble Blossoms

Brown Cow Creamery at savage acres Farm

Caprikorn Farms llC

Caribbean Crescent Inc.

Chesapeake Gold Farms Inc

Chestnut Hill Farm and Market llC

Coastal Maryland Oyster Co.

Croppers Farm llC

deliteful dairy llC

district Farms

the Federal Brewing Company llC

FV Miss Paula

the Garden International

the Green anarchist

HeX Ferments

Hills Forest Fruit Farm

Koinonia Organic Farm

liberty delight Farms

lone Oak Farm Brewing Company

lyon rum / windon distilling

MeatCrafters

Miller Farms

My Mustard seed llC

natures Garlic Farm

next step Produce

not Joe Mama’s sauce

Orchid Cellar Meadery and winery elemental Mead Co.

Orinoco Coffee and tea

Palmyra Farm Cheese llC

Perigeaux Vineyards & winery

Pirates Cove Oyster Co.

Prigel Family Creamery

south Mountain Creamery

springForward

stoecker Farms Produce llC

summer Creek Farm

third way Farm

tobacco Barn distillery

top secret salsa

white House nursery

the Maryland department of agriculture (Mda) recently established the Certified local Farm enterprise Program to encourage state agencies, including public four-year universities, to achieve an overall goal of purchasing 20% of their food from certified local farm enterprises. a certified local farm enterprise is a farm that has a nutrient management plan with the Maryland department of agriculture.


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Albright Farms www.albrightfarms.com 15630 Old york road, Monkton, Md 21111 Baltimore County

tom albright, CeO (410) 591-3295, [email protected] tom albright, Owner, [email protected] albright, Partner [email protected] albright, Partner, [email protected] armacost, Business Operations Manager, [email protected]

Business Description: albright Farms is a multi-generational family business with four farms across central Baltimore County. the farm is a Certified local Farm enterprise through Mda. the family takes pride in being a full circle farm – raising their animals from birth to harvest, with a unique on-farm, Mda-inspected poultry processing and packaging facility. tom albright and his sons, Jonathan and Jesse, work to produce the beef, pork, chicken, thanksgiving turkeys, eggs, vegetables, flowers (annuals), succulents and vegetable plants your customers rely upon for enjoyment and nourishment. albright Farms offers weekly or bi-weekly wholesale deliveries in Maryland and washington, dC. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schools Farming Practices: Conventional Grass Fed/Pastured Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda rabbit and Poultry, On-Farm slaughter/Processing Program Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Available: asparagus, Beets, Green, Onions, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, lettuce, Potatoes, strawberries, swiss Chard, tomatoes, turnips, Beef, Chicken, Pork, turkey, eggs, dog treats

Apex Bee Company LLC www.apexbeecompany.com P.O. Box 87, Bethlehem, Md 21609 Caroline County

don John, apiary Manager (410) 404-1968, [email protected] Josh John, new Business Manager [email protected]

Business Description: we are a Caroline County-based apiary specializing in pesticide-neutral beekeeping practices. we offer raw local honey and hive products. spring bee packages are available through special order. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schools Farming Practices: Conventional Products Available: raw local Honey

Authentic Appalachian Maple Syrup www.authenticappalachia.com400 road less traveled, Franklin, wV 26807 Garrett County

Melissa Bolyard, ag Business specialist (304) 290-5488, [email protected] Bretta Morenings, asd, [email protected]

Business Description: authentic appalachia is a collective of sugar makers, forest farmers, educators, researchers, truck drivers, marketing specialists, visionaries, and volunteers from the appalachia region. the land we call home supports the growth of native sugar, red, black, and silver maple trees that gift us sugar water or sap—the key ingredient for maple syrup. we are proud to share our maple syrup that is deeply rooted in family tradition and our regional heritage. Desired Markets:, Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schools

Products Available: Maple syrup

Baltimore Coffee & Tea Co. www.baltcoffee.com 9 w. aylesbury street, timonium, Md 21093 Baltimore County

stanley Constantine, President (410) 561-1080, [email protected] norman loverde, Vice President

Business Description: Importers and roasters of fine coffee. Importers and packers of fine tea. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants Farming Practices: Conventional, Various


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Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Available: Coffee, K-Cups, tea, tea Bags

Bartenfelder Farms 4110 Payne road, Preston, Md 21655 Caroline County

Joey Bartenfelder(410) 913-2590, [email protected]

Business Description: we are a family-owned and operated farm. Our home farm is in Preston, with operations in Caroline and dorchester counties. we grow a wide variety of traditional produce for wholesale and retail. we also grow tomatillos, canary melons, Japanese eggplants and strawberry-tomatoes. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Market, schools Farming Practices: Conventional Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification

Products Available: arugula, asparagus, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Collards, Cucumbers, daikon, eggplant, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, leeks, lettuce, Mustard Greens, Okra, Potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, rutabagas, salad Greens, spinach, squash, strawberries, sweet Corn, sweet Peppers, sweet Potatoes, swiss Chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, watermelons, Zucchini, Canary Melons, Japanese eggplants, strawberry-tomatoes

Baugher’s Orchard & Farm www.baughers.com 1015 Baugher road, westminster, Md 21158 Carroll County

dottie dunn, sales Manager (410) 848-5541, [email protected] don Helfer, Packing Plant Manager, [email protected]

Business Description: Baugher’s Orchard & Farm is a 4th-generation family farm in central Carroll County, with

two fruit markets and a home-style country restaurant.Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, schools Farming Practices: Conventional Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification

Products Available: apples, asian Pears, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Melons, nectarines, Peaches, Plums, Pumpkins, strawberries, sweet Corn, tomatoes, watermelons, apple Cider, Bakery Items

Baywater Farms www.baywaterfarms.com 27616 little lane, salisbury, Md 21801 wicomico County

tim Fields, Manager (443) 783-4185, [email protected]

Business Description: we are a 6th-generation family farm located in salisbury Md. Our farm focuses on sustainable field practices while growing and harvesting unique and specialty produce. In 2011, we built a large commercial hydroponic greenhouse that produces leafy greens all year. we are customer focused and chef driven. Our goal is to grow healthy produce, take the best care of our lands and meet our customers’ needs. we currently service grocery chains, wholesale distributors, institutions and direct to customer. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schools Farming Practices: Organic Practices (in transition to gain a certification)Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Usda Harmonized GaP Plus (GFsI) Products Available: arugula, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Collards, eggplant, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, lettuce, Mustard Greens, Onions, Potatoes, radishes, salad Greens, sprouts, squash, sweet Peppers, sweet Potatoes, swiss Chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, watermelons, Zucchini


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Blades Orchard www.bladesorchard.com 4822 Preston road, Federalsburg, Md 21632 Caroline County

lynda Blades, Owner (410) 829-0334, [email protected]

Business Description: Orchard growing a wide variety of fruit. we wholesale our fruit and value-added products, including cider donuts, fresh cider, butters, apple sauce. Our hard cider company, Faulkner Branch, also distributes in Maryland. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, schools Farming Practices: Integrated pest management Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification

Products Available: apples, asian Pears, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Cherries, Figs, Melons, nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums, strawberries, watermelons, Cider donuts, Cider, Butters, apple sauce

Bramble Blossoms www.brambleblossoms.com6938 Hubbard road, Hurlock, Md 21643 dorchester County

robert Bramble, Owner (410) 310-2748, [email protected] trudy Bramble- co owner

Business Description: Family-owned and operated hydroponic greenhouse business. we specialize in leafy greens- romaine, spring mix, arugula and bibb lettuce. Our motto is “From the shore to your door.“ we are located on the eastern shore of Maryland. Our operation runs year round. Orders are filled as close to delivery as possible. we are GaP-certified and our product is pesticide and insecticide free. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Institutions, restaurants, schoolsFarming Practices: Md GaP certified Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification Products Available: arugula, lettuce, Bibb lettuce, romaine, Custom Blend spring Mix available

Brown Cow Creamery at Savage Acres Farm www.savage-acres-farm.myshopify.com23301 Mount ephraim road, dickerson, Md 20842 Montgomery County

laurie savage, Owner (301) 525-1902, [email protected]

Business Description: savage acres Farm is a dairy, beef and crop operation located in Montgomery County’s agricultural reserve. Our cows are grass fed and also eat recycled grains from local brewers and distillers. we direct market beef, pork, cornmeal and corn flours via online sales, farmers’ markets and local shops. Cornmeal and corn flours are made from corn grown and freshly milled on the farm. this year, we branched out into Brown Cow Creamery, which produces several varieties of raw milk cheese from our cows’ milk. the farm is operated by laurie and Kevin savage and has been in the family for generations. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schools, Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Available: Beef, Pork, Cheese, Corn Meal, Corn Flours

Caprikorn Farms LLC www.kidslovegoatmilk.com 20312 townsend road, Gapland, Md 21779 washington County

alice Orzechowski, Owner (301) 304-4803, [email protected] Catherine Forrence

Business Description: Caprikorn Farms starts with our freshest milk from our award winning saanen dairy Goats. Our goats are raised as naturally as possible. the girls produce milk of exceptional quality which makes awesome cheeses. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, restaurants, Farmers’ MarketsFarming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Organic exempt


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Products Available: raw Goat Milk Cheeses (Cheddar, Gouda, Fetina, Jalapeno Cheddar), Pasteurized Chevre (Classic, dill & Garlic, Cranberry Horseradish, Chesapeake Bay and Orange Blossom Honey)

Caribbean Crescent Inc. www.qualityethnicfoods.com 1430 desoto road, Baltimore, Md 21230 Baltimore County

shah rahman, President /Owner (410) 636-3002, [email protected]

Business Description: Manufacturer and distributor of Halal meat and poultry products. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, schoolsFarming Practices: Halal Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Available: Beef, Chicken, Goat, lamb, turkey, Veal

Chesapeake Gold Farms Inc www.Chesapeakegoldfarms.com41 Grove Miller lane, north east, Md 21901 Cecil County

Bob Miller, President (443) 553-5378, [email protected] amanda Miller, director of Marketing [email protected] [email protected]

Business Description: we are a sixth-generation dairy, hay and grain farm. we milk about 170 cows and make cheese, butter, and yogurt from our cow’s milk. we are also selling freezer beef and salami from our cattle. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Conventional, sustainable


Products Available: Beef, Butter, Cheese, yogurt

Chestnut Hill Farm and Market LLC www.chestnuthillfarmmarket.com 14343 stottlemyer road, smithsburg, Md 21783 Frederick County

Kevin donnelly, Managing Owner (240) 734-2021, [email protected] Melissa donnelly, dennis willard, Jackie willard

Business Description: Chestnut Hill Farm and Market llC is a sixth-generation family farm. located in northwest Frederick County, we offer delivery to the Baltimore/dC metro areas. we grow over 60 types of vegetable and fruits. we offer our own farm-raised beef in select cuts or by the whole or half. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Conventional Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification

Products Available: Beets, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Cauliflower, Collards, Cucumbers, eggplant, endive, Green Beans, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, lettuce, lima Beans, Melons, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, salad Greens, spinach, squash, strawberries, sweet Corn, sweet Peppers, sweet Potatoes, swiss Chard, tomatoes, turnips, watermelons, Zucchini, Beef, Pork, turkey


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Coastal Maryland Oyster Co. 59 sandyhook road, Berlin, Md 21811 worcester County

william Gabeler, Owner (443) 497-3648, [email protected] lynnie Gabeler, sales rep, [email protected]

Business Description: we farm raise triploid oysters in bottom cages on our farm for retail to seafood dealers and the general public. Our farm is located in the lower Chincoteague Bay just above the state line. we have excellent water quality with high salinity which provides that salty flavor. during the season we also provide Maryland hard crabs. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, restaurants, Farmers’ MarketsFarming Practices: aquaculture Farm-raised Oysters

Products Available: Hard Crabs, Farm-raised Oysters

Croppers Farm LLC www.spirulina.love 26560 Meadow land lane, Hebron, Md 21830 wicomico County

tom Cropper(443) 880-6912, [email protected]

Business Description: Fresh and frozen spirulina. we are the first farm in Maryland to cultivate live spirulina. Desired Markets: Farmers’ Markets, schools Farming Practices: Photobioreactors Products Available: spirulina - BlueGreen algae

Deliteful Dairy LLC www.delitefuldairy.com 16230 long delite lane, williamsport, Md 21795 washington County

Katie long, Owner (301) 223-0032, [email protected] Kelsey Kidwell, Processing ManagerBrooks long, Owner

Business Description: Here at deliteful dairy, we use the high quality milk from our pasture-raised cows and make a variety of amazing dairy products. all of our milk is slow vat pasteurized and non-homoginized, and all of our products are made and sold onsite at our farm store. Desired Markets: Farm stands restaurants Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Available: Butter, Cheese (Cheddar Cheese Curds, aged Cheddars, Jack, Pepper Jack, swiss, alpine, Havarti and Feta), Milk (whole, skim, Heavy Cream, Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, strawberry and seasonal flavors such as Mocha, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Pumpkin spice and eggnog)

District Farms www.district.farm4500 e Basford road, Frederick, Md 21703 Frederick County

lara Meehan, sales & Marketing Manager (703) 220-5668, [email protected] Jared lipman, director of [email protected]

Business Description: we are a hydroponic greenhouse in Frederick, Maryland growing fresh, leafy greens and specialty greens year round for both retail and food service distribution. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, schoolsFarming Practices: Conventional, Certified Organic, UsdaFood Safety Programs (Voluntary): Usda Harmonized GaP Plus (GFsI) Products Available: lettuce, salad Greens, Microgreens, specialty Greens (such as Mache)


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The Federal Brewing Company, LLCwww.fedbrew.com 102 s. Main street, Federalsburg, Md 21632-1215 Caroline County

Gayle Galbraith, Founder & Owner (443) 347-3530, [email protected] stanley J. nowak, Co-Founder [email protected]

Business Description: we are a boutique kombucha brewery based out of the eastern shore of Maryland, where the wild things live, work, and play. Founded by a Certified Holistic Health Coach and a UsMC Veteran, we are a mission-driven business whose bottom line is improving the health of our community. Our delicious, slightly effervescent kombucha is packaged in 750ml wine bottles and 1/6 bbl sanke kegs. we can’t wait for you to try our authentic, small-batch, handcrafted kombucha with bioregional-specific probiotics. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: we are a Value added Producer

Products Available: Kombucha, loose tea

FV Miss Paula www.fvmisspaula.com 245 Glenwood road, Pasadena, Md 21122-3133 anne arundel County

CJ Canby, Owner (410) 991-8321, [email protected] luke McFadden, Partner [email protected]

Business Description: Crab potter, soft shell crab shedder and youtube Channel host.Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schools Products Available: soft Crabs

The Garden International www.thegarden.farm 11890 Old Baltimore Pike Unit G, Beltsville, Md 20705 Prince George’s County

elizabeth robinson, COO/Owner (301) 575-4771, [email protected] Cory Moore, CeO/Owner [email protected]

Business Description: Our mission is to ‘plantify’ the world. we strive to build restorative, sustainable systems that work in harmony with nature. we are urban farmers focused on highly nutritious foods that can be grown close to the customer with a small environmental footprint. we grow specialty mushrooms in a controlled environment including lion’s Mane and Pink, Blue and Golden Oyster mushrooms. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Controlled environment, growing in hydroponic tents in a warehouse Products Available: Mushrooms (lion’s Mane and Pink, Blue and Golden Oyster mushrooms) we also sell Grow-your-Own-Mushroom Kits that allow consumers to grow specialty mushrooms right on their countertop at home without the technical aspects of mushroom farming.

The Green Anarchist www.instagram.com/thegreenanarchist1201 Brashears st, annapolis, Md 21403 anne arundel County

lavon sajona, Co-Owner (540) 429-6953, [email protected] Michel Fretin

Business Description: we are a veteran and minority owned indoor microgreen farm. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Indoor controlled agriculture farming Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification

Products Available: arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Collards, daikon, endive, Green Onions, Kale, leeks, lettuce, Mustard Greens, radishes, shallots, swiss Chard, Microgreens


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HEX Ferments www.hexferments.com 417 Benninghaus road, Baltimore, Md 21212 Baltimore County

shane Carpenter, Co-Founder (410) 775-5044, [email protected] Meaghan Carpenter

Business Description: HeX Ferments uses the traditional method of fermentation to preserve and transform local, organic, and scrupulously-sourced ingredients into nourishing foods, including unique sauerkrauts, kimchi, seasonal ferments, and kombucha tea. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Certified Organic Bay state

Products Available: sauerkraut, Kimchi, Pickles, Kombucha

Hills Forest Fruit Farm 6624 Mount Vista road, Kingsville, Md 21087 Baltimore County

richard dilworth, Owner/Operator (443) 686-0055, [email protected]

Business Description: Fresh fruit and vegetable farm Desired Markets: Farm stands, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Conventional Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification

Products Available: apples, asparagus, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Cauliflower, Cherries, Collards, Cucumbers, eggplant, Green Beans, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, leeks, lettuce, lima Beans, Melons, nectarines, Onions, Peaches, Plums, Potatoes, rutabagas, spinach, squash, strawberries, sweet Corn, sweet Peppers, swiss Chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, watermelons, Zucchini

Koinonia Organic Farm www.koinoniaorganicfarm.com1400 Greenspring Valley road, stevenson, Md 21153 Baltimore County

raina Gover, Farm Manager (410) 486-2405, [email protected]

Business Description: Koinonia Organic Farm is the oldest organic farm in Maryland. we supply fresh culinary herbs to local distribution centers and grocery stores.Desired Markets: Grocery Chains Farming Practices: Certified Organic Maryland dept. of agriculture Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Usda GaP/GHP Certification Products Available: Basil, Chives, Cilantro, dill, tarragon, roasting & Poultry Blends, Marjoram, Oregano, rosemary, sage, Mint, tarragon, thai Basil & thyme

Liberty Delight Farms www.libertydelightfarms.com 1633 Oakland road, reisterstown, Md 21136 Baltimore County

shane Hughes, Owner (410) 833-1796, [email protected] lauren Hughes

Business Description: Family-owned, all-natural meat farm located in Baltimore County Maryland. we raise beef, pork, chicken and rabbit on the farm. Our mission is quality first. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda rabbit and Poultry On-Farm slaughter/Processing Program Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Available: Beef, Chicken, lamb, Pork, rabbit, turkey, eggs, Beef Jerky, Pet treats


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Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company 5000 Olney laytonsville road, Olney, Md 20832 Montgomery County

Kevin Hilton, General Manager (240) 261-4967, [email protected] sean Cilimberg, sales Manager [email protected]

Business Description: Our 30-acre farm in the heart of Montgomery county grows and malts barely for a true grain-to-glass concept. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, restaurants, Farmers’ MarketsFarming Practices: Conventional

Products Available: Beer, seltzer, non alcoholic drinks

Lyon Rum / Windon Distilling www.lyonrum.com 605 s talbot street #6, saint Michaels, Md 21663 talbot County

Jaime windon, CeO (301) 922-7777, [email protected]

Business Description: lyon rum is the flagship spirit of windon distilling Company, located in saint Michaels, Maryland. since 2012, the distillery has specialized in a line of signature rums paying tribute to the rich, spirited traditions of the eastern shore. starting with intentionally sourced raw ingredients, 100% louisiana cane sugar and molasses, lyon rum is a true cane-to-glass spirit. It is mashed, fermented, and double-distilled in small pot stills, by hand, resulting in a remarkable final product. this distinct and bold spirit has redefined the category of new american rum, and was named Best Craft rum in the Usa in 2020 and 2021. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, restaurants Farming Practices: Cane-to-Glass spirits

Products Available: Cane-to-Glass rum and rum liqueurs, Made with american sugar

MeatCrafters www.MeatCrafters.com 3904 Ironwood drive, landover, Md 20875 Prince George’s County

debra Moser, President (240) 764-7653, [email protected] Mitchell Berliner, CeO (301) 440-8496, [email protected] david Kramer, director of saleswilliam rogers, director of Outside sales

Business Description: MeatCrafters is a local sausage, salami and charcuterie manufacturer located in landover Maryland. MeatCrafters’ meat is all natural, with no added hormones. we are the only Usda-approved facility in the dMV for making these products. we sell wholesale, retail, institutional, and do custom processing for farms in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. MeatCrafters works with distributors throughout Maryland and our products are now carried in grocery stores, wine shops and vineyards and other specialty food stores in over 17 states! Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured Products Available: Beef, Chicken, duck, lamb, Pork, turkey


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Miller Farms www.millerfarmsclinton.com10140 Piscataway road, Clinton, Md 20735 Prince George’s County

Brad Miller, director of sales (301) 297-9370, [email protected] adam Miller, Crop Manager, [email protected]

Business Description: Miller Farms is a 267-acre farm located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, that has been family owned and operated since 1879. we sustainably grow a wide array of fresh fruits and crisp vegetables! In addition to our farm, we have a bakery full of delicious, home-baked goods and handmade ice cream, a nursery abundant with beautiful plants and flowers, a direct farm market, BBQ, seasonal displays, fall family fun, and so much more! Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, schoolsFarming Practices: Conventional Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification Products Available: Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Collards, Cucumbers, eggplant, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, Mustard Greens, Onions, squash, strawberries, sweet Peppers, tomatoes, Zucchini

My Mustard Seed, LLC www.my-mustard-seed.com P.O. Box 177, st. leonard, Md 20685 Calvert County

tresor thomas, Founder/CeO (410) 449-0204, [email protected]

Business Description: My Mustard seed’s mission is to inspire communities to take control of their wellness through plant-based products. we are producers of vegetable, herb and exotic microgreens made with organic, non-GMO seeds. the founder is an Integrative nutritional Health Coach and we are a family urban farm located in Calvert County, that was Certified naturally Grown in 2020. Our customer reviews inspire us to deliver the best in produce quality and implement more healthy food products. we are proud to offer a value added produce and accept eBt/snaP along with FMnP

wIC & senior checks for Md. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Certified naturally Grown Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification Products Available: sprouts, Microgreens

Nature’s Garlic Farm www.naturesgarlicfarm.com 10610 Old Cordova road, easton, Md 21601 talbot County

Jim reinhardt, Marketing director (410) 829-1718, [email protected]

Business Description: we grow garlic using natural and sustainable farming methods. we supply grocery stores, wholesalers, restaurants, cooperatives, produce stands, and farmers markets.. we offer direct store delivery in Maryland, delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, washington dC, and west Virginia. we offer on-farm garlic growing workshops for gardeners and market growers. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schools Farming Practices: Conventional, naturally Grown Using sustainable Farming Methods Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Usda Harmonized GaP Plus (GFsI) Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Available: Garlic, young Green Garlic Bunches (Garlic ramps), Green Garlic (Bulb & stem), Garlic scapes

Next Step Produce www.nextstepproduce.com 10615 Benton road, newburg, Md 20664 Charles County

Heinz thomet, Owner/grower (301) 259-2096, [email protected] Gabrielle lajoie, Owner/operator [email protected]


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Business Description: Our approach to farming is, as our motto says: “Committed to Growing nourishing Food in Harmony with nature.” we are about feeding the soil which feeds the plants which feeds the people. we walk the talk for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for the people - freedom is in health. we are 20 years into it, and the results are seen in the quality or our products. the task of achieving a sustainable farm does depend on good customers supporting what happens here via purchasing high-quality food, grown as the result of good farming practices. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, schoolsFarming Practices: Certified Organic, Md. dept of agriculture Products Available: Food Grade Grains: whole Berries/Grits/Flakes/stone-Milled Flour, wheat (Hard & soft), rye, Oats (Hulless), Barley (Hulless), Corn (dent), Popcorn, rice (Upland), Grain sorghum, Pearl Millet, Buckwheat, Dry Beans: (Black turtle, Black soy, red Kidney), sesame seeds

Not Joe Mama’s Sauce notjoemamas.com 1616 trawler lane, annapolis, Md 21409 anne arundel County

Joe sudo, Owner (410) 279-9847, [email protected]

Business Description: not Joe Mama’s is a purveyor of a unique line of all-natural, gluten-free sauces. It’s not a hot sauce, not a bar-b-que sauce; it’s something in between. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurantsFarming Practices: Conventional, Products Available: Hot Peppers, Butter, sauces (Original, sweet Onion, Bourbon with a Bite, Cajun Blue Cheese, Bay 2.0, Baja MoJoe)

Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery Elemental Mead Co. www.orchidcellar.com 8546 Pete wiles road, Middletown, Md 21769 Middletown County

dan Kennedy, sales and Marketing Manager (301) 473-3568, [email protected]

Business Description: Maryland’s one-of-a-kind meadery and winery bringing the world’s oldest alcohol into the 21st century. Honey + water + Magic. locally crafted, internationally awarded. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, restaurantsFarming Practices: Conventional

Products Available: Mead (Honey wine)

Orinoco Coffee and Tea www.OrinocoCoffeeandtea.com 8265 Patuxent range road, suite l, Jessup, Md 20794 Howard County

Charlotte Berry, Office Manager (410) 312-5292, [email protected] Pedro ramirez, President [email protected] McCallister, Marketing Manager [email protected]

Business Description: Orinoco is a family-owned small business that provides on-demand roasting. Our goal is to consistently provide excellent coffee and tea products to retailers, local coffee shops, and multi-store grocery chains. we pride ourselves on providing a wide-range of Fair trade Organic coffees. we service many private label accounts across the nation. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schoolsFarming Practices: Conventional, Certified Organic, Maryland department of agriculture Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Available: roasted Coffee and tea


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Palmyra Farm Cheese LLC www.palmyrafarm.net 18811 wagaman road, Hagerstown, Md 21740 washington County

Mary Creek, Partner (301) 739-2729, [email protected] Michael Creek, Partner, [email protected] Business Description: Palmyra Farm is a family-owned dairy that milks 100 cows. we use some of our milk to make pasteurized whole milk cheddar cheeses in a variety of flavors that we market throughout the state and region. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, schoolsFarming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured

Products Available: Cheese

Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery www.perigeaux.com 8650 Mackall road, saint leonard, Md 20685 Calvert County

Mark Flemming, President (410) 586-2710, [email protected] John Behun, [email protected]

Business Description: Veteran-owned farm winery growing eight acres of vinifera grapes and making estate wines. tasting room with entertainment and food/gift shop on site. wines range from dry Bordeaux-style reds and whites to fruit-forward american-style wines and sweet wines. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains Institutions restaurants Farming Practices: Other sustainable agriculture/renewable energy Products Available: estate wines

Pirates Cove Oyster Co. www.pcoysters.com 345 n. washington street, easton, Md 21601 talbot County

Jason wilford, Owner (443) 523-4852, [email protected] Kristi deMartino, Partner, [email protected]

Business Description: Oyster farm located on the Choptank river in dorchester County. we use a combination of floating and bottom cage methods to produce a product optimal for the half shell market. Our oysters are available year round. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets Farming Practices: Conventional Products Available: Premium Farm-raised Oysters

Prigel Family Creamery www.prigelfamilycreamery 4852 long Green road, Glen arm, Md 21057 Harford County

Candice schley, Office Manager (410) 510-7488, [email protected] robert Prigel, Jr., President, [email protected] Castillo, Plant Manager [email protected] Castillo, Marketing and Promotion [email protected] Business Description: we are a local dairy operations offering dairy products, including cheeses, ice cream and milk Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schools, Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Other, regenerated agricultural practices Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Available: Butter, Cheese, Ice Cream, Milk


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South Mountain Creamery www.southMountainCreamery.com 8305 Bolivar road, Middletown, Md 21769 Frederick County

tony Brusco, CeO/Farmer (301) 371-8565, [email protected]

Business Description: south Mountain Creamery is a proud family and farmer owned creamery, wholesaler, and home delivery service. we bring the farmers market to you, delivering all-natural, nOn GMO-verified glass-bottled milk, organic glass-bottled milk, fresh butter, and ice cream in all sizes (three-gallon tubs, pints, and 1/2 gallons). we have a growing line of fresh brewed teas, lemonades, and specialty drinks. all milk, teas, and lemonades are offered in glass (1/2 gallons, quarts, pints), and plastic (gallons, half gallons, quarts, and 12 oz.). we offer Certified Humane cage-free eggs.

Desired Markets: Grocery Chains Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic, Other, nOn GMO Verified, PCO, Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Maryland egg Quality assurance

Products Available: Butter, eggs, Ice Cream, Milk

SpringForward 3028 reese street, Baltimore, Md 21218 Baltimore County

Julie Buisson, Operations Manager (864) 915-5481, [email protected]

Business Description: we are a hydroponic greens and herbs cooperative hiring adults with emotional and behavioral health needs.Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ MarketsFarming Practices: Other Hydroponic Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification

Products Available: Bok Choy, Cabbage, Kale, lettuce, Mustard Greens, salad Greens, sprouts, swiss Chard, Culinary Herbs

Stoecker Farms Produce, LLC www.stoeckerfarms.com 2501 Gibson road, white Hall, Md 21161 Baltimore County

Charles stoecker, Owner (410) 340-2372, [email protected]

Business Description: a 132-year-old family farm specializing in vegetables and small fruits including greens, cabbage, squash, tomatoes, ethnic vegetables and heirloom varieties. we follow organic practices and integrated pest management. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Grocery Chains, Institutions, restaurants, Farmers’ Markets, schools Farming Practices: Following organic practices but not certified, integrated pest management Food Safety Programs (Voluntary): Mda GaP Certification Products Available: arugula, asparagus, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Cucumbers, daikon, edamame soybeans, eggplant, endive, Green Beans, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, leeks, lettuce, lima Beans, Melons, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Potatoes, radishes, raspberries, rhubarb, rutabagas, salad Greens, spinach, squash, strawberries, sweet Corn, sweet Peppers, sweet Potatoes, swiss Chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, watermelons, Zucchini, Garlic


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Summer Creek Farm www.summercreekfarm.com 15209 Mud College road, thurmont, Md 21788 Frederick County

rick Hood, Owner (301) 271-9399, [email protected] Joe worrell, Grower

Business Description: summer Creek Farm is a certified organic farm supplying vegetables to customers in Central Maryland. we deliver from Baltimore to Hagerstown to dC. with over 30 years experience, we have a strong reputation as a quality grower.additionally, summer Creek Farm manufactures and sells potting soils of its own design to consumers and commercial growers from north Carolina to Maine. we manufacture several formulas, all organic, the most sustainable in the world. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions, schoolsFarming Practices: Certified Organic Mda Products Available: asian Pears, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, squash, sweet Corn, tomatoes, Zucchini. also Organic, sustainable Horticultural soil Mixes and seed starter, raised Bed, soil Conditioners

Third Way Farm www.thirdwayfarm.com 601 robinhood rd, Havre de Grace, Md 21078 Harford County

tommy shireman, Owner (717) 669-1351, [email protected]

Business Description: third way Farm is a diverse, regenerative agriculture operation, where our mission is to cultivate a more robust and just local food economy, empower and walk alongside young people through our internship program, and provide high quality, nutritionally dense food to our community. Our farm is a place where we seek to work, live, and share in our core values of faith, community, and justice, all rooted in the health and vitality of the soil we care for together, and which ultimately cares for us. access our food through our Csa, farm store, home delivery, farmers markets and local restaurants. Desired Markets: Farm stands, Institutions, restaurants,

Farmers’ Markets, schools Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Organic exempt, we practice regenerative agriculture as a diversified farm ecosystem, including no-till vegetables/fruit/herbs, grass-fed lamb/beef, pastured eggs, woodland-raised pork Food Safety Programs (Mandatory): Maryland egg Quality assurance

Products Available: arugula, asparagus, Beets, Blackberries, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Cucumbers, Currants, daikon, eggplant, endive, Figs, Green Beans, Green Onions, Hot Peppers, Kale, leeks, lettuce, Melons, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Potatoes, radishes, raspberries, salad Greens, spinach, sprouts, squash, strawberries, sweet Corn, sweet Peppers, sweet Potatoes, swiss Chard, tomatoes, turnips, watermelons, Zucchini, Garlic, Beef, lamb, Pork, eggs, wool Products from Our sheep, Cut Flowers, dried Flowers

Tobacco Barn Distillery www..tobaccobarndistillery.com 24460 Hollywood road, Hollywood, Md 20636 st. Mary’s County

scott sanders, Founding Partner (240) 243-9151, [email protected]

Business Description: Farm distillery producing Maryland’s premier bourbon. Made from corn grown on our farm and rye from local Mennonite farmers. Desired Markets: Farm stands, restaurants, Farmers’ Marketss Farming Practices: no till

Products Available: Bourbon, rye, rum


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Top Secret Salsa www.topsecretsalsa.com 554 e. Fort avenue, Baltimore, Md 21230 Baltimore County

reed scott, Owner (815) 861-1575, [email protected] Maggie scott, owner, [email protected]

Business Description: we are a majority female-owned business that produces salsa in Baltimore. Our salsa is a 30-year-old family recipe that has been kept secret until now. we have taste-tested against national brands and have beat them in ranking nearly 75 percent of the time. we offer traditional chunky refrigerated salsa sold in the produce section at supermarkets. we also have a fun brand that draws customers to our salsa. we are currently sold in Harris teeter as well as many mom and pop stores throughout the Baltimore area. we are Fda registered. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains Farming Practices: Conventional Products Available: Fresh salsa (tomato, Onion, and Jalapeno Based)

White House Nursery www.whiteHousenursery.com 17422 Falls road, Upperco, Md 21155 Baltimore County

Marilyn sparks, Owner(410) 374-4242, [email protected] Fred doepkens, retail staff [email protected] sparks, Owner, [email protected] Business Description: Beautiful plants with a purpose. white House nursery, a Baltimore County grower, has been supplying flowering, ornamental, and seasonal plants to independent groceries, garden centers, hardware stores and businesses in the Central Maryland area since 1974. we grow a full line of spring, fall, and holiday plants including hanging baskets, houseplants, and vegetable transplants. we provide fundraisers to help support local organizations. Our lovely greenhouses were just used by the MPt tV show Maryland Farm & Harvest to highlight the holiday season. we sell from an availability list and we grow to order. Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, schools

Farming Practices: Conventional, we Use Bio-Beneficials

Products Available: spring/Fall: annuals, Perennials, Hanging Baskets, Herbs, Vegetable transplants, Potted Flowering Plants (such as Mother’s day and easter lilies and spring Bulbs) Holiday: Poinsettias, Cyclamen, Paper whites, Christmas Cactus, Calla lily


2022 buyers/distributersanne arundel Medical Center

Bentwood smokers BBQ and Catering

BGreen

Caroline County Public schools

Chesapeake agriculture Innovation Center

Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Class Produce Group

Community Harvest

Crownsville Gardens

dC Public schools

edward G rahll & sons

Food lion

FresHFarM Pop-Up Food Hub

Georgetown Bagelry

Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen

Green Valley Marketplace

Greenbar

Greenstreet Gardens, Inc.

Harris teeter

Hen and Hearth

lancaster Foods llC

little Market Cafe

live! Casino

Maryland Food Bank

Montgomery County Public schools

national Press Club

Preserve

Produce Partners

Queen anne Farm Inc

riva Gardens

river Bend Bistro

simmons Center Market

sMadC

sprout’s Farmers Market

st. Mary’s County Public schools

sudano’s Produce

University of Maryland

wegmans Food Markets

the white Oak tavern


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Anne Arundel Medical Center2001 Medical Parkway, annapolis, Md 21401anne arundel County

Mary tuma, director Food services(443) 481-5090, [email protected]

Business Description: Hospital with catering/conference center.

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, all Meats, all seafood, all dairy and egg Products

Bentwood Smokers BBQ and Catering 17004 Bentwood drive, Hagerstown , Md 21740washington County

Joe Myerly, Owner(301) 730-0624, [email protected]

Business Description: BBQ, catering and food truck.Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional

Products Needed: Cabbage, Potatoes, tomatoes, Beef, Chicken, Crab Meat, eggs, Milk,

BGreenwww.bgreenco.net1300 s. Monroe street, Baltimore, Md 21230Baltimore County

rodney sheetz, director of Produce(410) 299-5916, [email protected]

Business Description: wholesale and retail operation. Farming Practices Preferred: ConventionalFood Safety Practices Preferred: Mda GaP Certification

Products Needed: all fruits and vegetables

Caroline County Public Schools11348 Greensboro road, denton, Md 21629Caroline County

Beth Brewster, Food services supervisor(410) 479-3261, [email protected]

Business Description: Public school, catering and retail store. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/PasturedFood Safety Practices Required: Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry), Maryland egg Quality assurance

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crab Meat, shrimp, Blue Catfish, all dairy and egg Products

Chesapeake Agriculture Innovation Centerwww.caic.org8737 Brooks dr. suite 101, easton, Md 21601talbot County

emiliano espinosa, Program director(410) 770-9330, [email protected] whitney

Business Description: the Chesapeake agriculture Innovation Center (CaIC) provides value-added producers in Maryland and delaware with the advice, guidance, technology, and other resources that they need to scale their businesses to a viable level of success.


Chesapeake Bay Beach Club 500 Marina Club road, stevensville, Md 21666Queen annes County

Charles Keck, executive Chef (410) 604-1933, [email protected]

Business Description: event facility, restaurant. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Beef, Bison, Chicken, duck, lamb , Pork, all seafood, all dairy and egg Products



Class Produce Groupwww.Classproduce.com8477 dorsey run road, P.O. Box 2003, Jessup, Md 21094Howard County

tina sulewski, sales(410) 799-5700 [email protected] Class, President, [email protected] tina sulewski, sales rep, [email protected] ehm, sales rep, [email protected]

Business Description: wholesale produce and fresh cuts. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Mda GaP Certification, Usda GaP/GHP Certification, Usda Harmonized GaP Plus (GFsI), Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Fresh Cut Produce

Community Harvest4006 Carlisle avenue, Baltimore, Md, 21216Baltimore County

Jarvis Patterson-askew, President & executive director(443) 375-6976, [email protected]

Business Description: Community Harvest is a grant-based fresh food market & grocery to open in the Fall/ winter of 2022 in Baltimore, Md. It is our priority to utilize Maryland-based farms and food producers. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic


Crownsville Gardens 1241 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, Md 21032anne arundel County

delia edelmann, Owner(410) 923-9800, [email protected]

Business Description: retail garden center and food market. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic, Maryland egg Quality assurance

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, asian Pears, Blackberries, Broccoli, all Meats, all seafood, all dairy and egg Products

District of Columbia Public Schools1200 First st ne, 9th Floor, washington, dC 20002 district of Columbia

robyn douglas scholar, Manager of nutrition, Compliance, & Partnerships(202) 604-3261, [email protected] wendel, nutrition Coordinator (202) 768-3922, [email protected] Hobbs, analyst, nutrition, Compliance and Partnerships(202) 731-2747, [email protected]

Business Description: we are a public school district that currently oversees seven schools and works with Keany Produce Company to procure and deliver our produce. Keany works with several local farmers and we are interested in bringing in more local produce to our schools. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional Grass Fed/Pastured Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Usda GaP/GHP Certification Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Flounder, shrimp, Blue Catfish, all dairy and egg Products

Edward G Rahll & Sons7460 Conowingo avenue, 36a, Jessup, Md 20794Howard County

Joe rahll, President(410) 799-3800, [email protected] el sawi, Manager [email protected] Phillips, Manager



[email protected] snyder, sales [email protected] serio, sales [email protected]

Business Description: wholesale fresh fruits and vegetables.Farming Practices Preferred: ConventionalFood Safety Practices Preferred: Mda GaP Certification, Usda GaP/GHP Certification , Maryland egg Quality assurance

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Cheese, eggs, Honey

Food Lion2110 executive drive, salisbury, nC 28147wicomico County

lonnie Kelley, local Produce sourcing specialist (704) 310-3121, [email protected]

Business Description: Food lion operates 1105 stores in ten states and is a company of royal ahold delhaize. Farming Practices Preferred: ConventionalFood Safety Practices Preferred: Usda GaP/GHP Certification

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Kombucha, Herbs, Honey

FRESHFARM Pop-Up Food Hubwww.freshfarm.org655 new york avenue nw 20001, wework 6th Floor, washington, dC 22191district of Columbia

emily lovejoy, associate Procurement Manager(267) 546-7258, [email protected]

Business Description: we conduct programs that increase access to healthy, locally grown food for low-income customers, and work with partners who typically do not have the buying power to access wholesale prices and serve target populations such as low income seniors, families, and individuals. we aggregate smaller orders that ordinarily are not up to the scale required

for wholesale pricing. Once the smaller orders of our partner organizations and our programming needs are aggregated, we are able to hit a wholesale threshold that benefits our farmers and partner organizations. Farming Practices Preferred: Certified Organic, IPMFood Safety Practices Preferred: Mda GaP Certification Usda GaP/GHP Certification Usda Harmonized GaP Plus (GFsI)

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, all dairy and egg Products

Georgetown Bagelrywww.GeorgetownBagelry.com5227 river road, Bethesda, Md 20816Montgomery County

Mary Beall adler, CeO/President(301) 657-4442, [email protected] Koefoed, COO, [email protected]

Business Description: retail bagel shop. Farming Practices Preferred: Grass Fed/Pastured Certified Organic

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Pork, turkey, Cheese, eggs, Milk, Butter

Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchenwww.gertrudesbaltimore.com10 art Museum drive, Baltimore, Md 21218Baltimore County

John e shields, Owner(410) 889-3399, [email protected] Knott, executive Chef

Business Description: Fine dining, regional american fare celebrating Chesapeake cuisine. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic




Green Valley Marketplace1300 s Monroe street, Baltimore, Md 21230Baltimore County

Matthew Battaglia, VP Procurement(443) 865-9731, [email protected]

Business Description: retail Grocery Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic


Greenbarwww.getgreenbar.com940 swan Creek road e, Fort washington, Md 20744Prince George’s County

sharisse Barksdale, Co-Founder(301) 753-7968, [email protected]

Business Description: Greenbar is a fast-casual salad/bowl concept committed to delivering healthy, fresh, and whole foods to the communities that need it most. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic

Products Needed: apples, apricots, arugula, asian Pears, Blueberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Grapes, Green Onions, Kale, lettuce, Melons, nectarines, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peas, salad Greens, shallots, spinach, strawberries, sweet Corn, sweet Potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, Garlic, Chicken, shrimp, salmon

Greenstreet Gardens, Inc.www.GreenstreetGardens.com391 w. Bay Front road, lothian, Md 20711anne arundel County

Brianna tomlinson, Marketing director(410) 867-9500, [email protected] and stacy Greenstreet, Owners [email protected]

Business Description: year-round garden center

with specialty gift shop. we host of numerous events throughout the year that showcase local businesses. looking to create some partnerships for upcoming projects. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic

Products Needed: looking to connect with new vendors

Harris Teeterwww.Harristeeter.com701 Crestdale road, Matthews, nC 22191Mecklenburg County

robert daly, local Produce Field Buyer(704) 953-8458, [email protected] Cogan, Produce Merchandiser [email protected] richard Fritz, Produce Merchandiser [email protected] steve Hongtong, Produce Merchandiser [email protected]

Business Description: Harris teeter is looking for fresh, locally grown produce to be delivered directly to our stores. Must meet insurance and food safety requirements. Farming Practices Preferred:, Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Mda GaP Certification, Usda GaP/GHP Certification


Hen and Hearth20401 Peach tree road, Unit a dickerson , Md 20842Montgomery County

elise wendland, Chef(813) 997-4777, [email protected]

Business Description: small-batch bakery focusing on Farm-to-Fork Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Required: Usda Inspection



(Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry), Maryland egg Quality assurance

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, all Meats, all dairy and egg Products, Flour (or other grains for baking)

Lancaster Foods LLC7700 Conowingo ave, Jessup, Md 20794Howard County

scott Zelnosky, Buyer(410) 799-0010, [email protected] Gates, President [email protected] Kruhm, Buyer-sales [email protected] Han, Buyer-sales [email protected]

Business Description: wholesale distributer/Processor Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Usda Harmonized GaP Plus (GFsI)


Little Market Cafewww.littlemarketcafe.com3731 Hamilton street, ellicott City, Md 21043Howard County

Jeni Porter, Owner/Chef(410) 465-5995, [email protected] winike, [email protected]

Business Description: we are a cafe located in the heart of historic ellicott City. we love everything local. Farming Practices Preferred: Certified Organic

Products Needed: arugula, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Figs, Grapes, lettuce, Melons, Mushrooms, Onions, Peaches, Peas, salad Greens, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, Crab Meat, Mussels, Oysters, all dairy and egg Products

Live! Casino7002 arundel Mills Cir, Hanover Md, 21076, anne arundel County

adam Borden, VP digital Marketing(443) 570-8102, [email protected] Gideon, executive Chef, [email protected]

Business Description: Casino and hotel Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/PasturedFood Safety Practices Preferred: Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)


Maryland Food Bankwww.mdfoodbank.org28500 Owens Branch road, salisbury, Md 21801wicomico County

amy Cawley, Farm to Food Bank Coordinator(443) 735-0757, [email protected]

Business Description: we are helping Maryland by feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger for more Marylanders. Our expertise combined with a statewide network of thousands of community partners makes it possible to meet the immediate needs of food-insecure Marylanders while simultaneously working to create pathways out of hunger. the Farm to Food Bank Program engages farms across the state to provide hungry Marylanders with fresh, local produce to. By combining field gleanings, donations and contract growing, these farms supply high quality, nutritious food to communities in need across the state. Participating farmers get access to food bank resources and can call upon our team to pick up donated produce at any time. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Maryland egg Quality assurance

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Beef, Chicken, all dairy and egg Products



Montgomery County Public Schools8401 turkey thicket drive, Gaithersburg, Md 20879Montgomery County

shaun sawko, Food service supervisor II(240) 294-3233, [email protected]

Business Description: Montgomery County Public schools division of Food and nutrition services


National Press Clubwww.naitonalpressclub.org529 14th street, nw, 13th Floor, washington, dC 20045

susan delbert, executive Chef(202) 662-7500, [email protected] aguilera, executive sous Chef; [email protected]

Business Description: Private club, catering venue and full service restaurant(s). Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional


Preservewww.preserve-eats.com164 Main street , annapolis, Md 21401anne arundel County

Jeremy Hoffman, Co-Owner(443) 598-6920, [email protected] Ceislak, Chef de Cuisine / PreserveGreg anderson, Chef de Cuisine / Garten

Business Description: Casual american restaurant on Main street in annapolis. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic


Produce Partners13167 telcourt road, ashland, Va 23005Hanover County

daniel Budi, director retail sales(804) 412-2564, [email protected]

Business Description: wholesaler selling to retail.Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Mda GaP Certification, Usda GaP/GHP Certification

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables

Queen Anne Farm Inc.www.queenannefarm.com18102 Central avenue, Bowie, Md 20716Prince George’s County

Carol Brady, farmer/owner(301) 249-2427, [email protected] l Brady, owner/farmer, [email protected]

Business Description: Vegetable and pumpkin farmers. we have a farm market and pumpkin patch, open from the end of June through the middle of november. Market hours are 10-5 p.m., seven days a week. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Crab Meat, Oysters, all dairy and egg Products, Pre-Packaged smoked Meats, Pre-Packaged Baked Goods (thaw and serve)

Riva Gardensrivagardensdigit.com3234 riva road, riva Md, 21140anne arundel County

diane Morehead, Owner(410) 956-2942, [email protected] a. Morehead, Owner [email protected]



Business Description: we are an open-air market that sells fresh local produce, eggs, meat, milk, and more. we are seasonal so we also sell pumpkins, mums, plants, Christmas trees, local honey, and a lot of baked goods. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/PasturedFood Safety Practices Preferred: Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry) , Maryland egg Quality assurance

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Pork, turkey, Crab Meat, soft Crabs, Cheese, eggs, Milk, Butter, Ice Cream

River Bend Bistrowww.riverbendbistro.com7966 Fort Hunt road, alexandria, Va 22308Fairfax County

Caroline ross, Chef/Owner(703) 347-7545, [email protected] ross, Proprietor, [email protected] strout, Buyer, [email protected]

Business Description: restaurant. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)


Simmons Center Market600 race st, Cambridge, Md 21613dorchester County

ricky travers, owner(410) 228-4313, [email protected] travers vice Pres [email protected]

Business Description: Old-fashioned grocery store. Farming Practices Preferred: Grass Fed/Pastured Food Safety Practices Preferred: Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)


SMADCwww.smadc.com15045 Burnt store road, P.O. Box 745, Hughesville, Md 20637

Cristina Berthelot, Maryland Market Money external relations and development Coordinator(240) 528-8850, [email protected]

Business Description: sMadC’s purpose is to support farms and the future of agriculture in southern Maryland. we are committed to expanding and promoting a viable and profitable agricultural farming community in southern Maryland. while the primary focus is on the five southern Maryland counties of anne arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and st. Mary’s, many of its initiatives reach statewide.

sMadC provides vision, support, grants, and marketing & promotion to area farmers. as new farm economies are being formed, sMadC helps to streamline regulations and reduce obstacles.

at sMadC, we are assisting farmers in creating a profitable farming future and informing the public on the importance of local farms to our overall economy. to achieve that goal, sMadC helps connect local farmers to their consumers and protects area farmland through local land preservation efforts.

sMadC has completed the disbursement of tobacco buyout funds to all buyout participants, developed a regional strategic plan for diversification, and continues to provide agricultural grants, training, and funding for land preservation as it is available.

Sprout’s Farmers Market1910 ravenwood way ne, atlanta, Ga 30329deklab County

tJ leonard, senior local Category Manager(804) 513-2522, [email protected]

Business Description: Food retailer specializing in local and national healthy food choices. non-GMO required. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Other, Certified Organic, nOn-GMO




St. Mary’s County Public Schools27190 Point lookout rd, loveville, Md 20656Food nutrition services st. Mary’s County

Kaitlin Fraer, Food & nutrition specialist (301) 475-4256, [email protected] doran, director, [email protected] leveron, dietitian, [email protected]

Business Description: K-12 school district. Farming Practices Preferred: ConventionalFood Safety Practices Preferred: Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry)

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Cheese, eggs, Ice Cream

Sudano’s Producewww.sudanosproduce.com7251 standard dr., Hanover , Md 21075

Carroll lane, Vice President (410) 799-8224, [email protected] sudano, President, [email protected]

Business Description: Produce wholesaler. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Mda GaP Certification Usda GaP/GHP Certification


University of Marylandwww.dining.umd.edu7093 Preinkert drive, College Park, Md 20742

allison tjaden, assistant director(301) 314-1016, [email protected] t Gray, sr. executive Chef, [email protected] Colleen wright-riva, director dining services [email protected]

Business Description: dining services for University of Maryland, College Park. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/

Pastured, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Mda GaP Certification, Usda GaP/GHP Certification , Usda Harmonized GaP Plus (GFsI), Usda Inspection (Beef, Pork, lamb, Goat, Poultry) , Maryland egg Quality assurance


Wegmans Food Markets8855 Mcgaw road, Columbia, Md 21045Howard County

rich Martin, regional Partner Farm Merchant(703) 283-8128, [email protected]

Business Description: Grocery retailer. Farming Practices Preferred: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified OrganicFood Safety Practices Preferred: Usda Harmonized GaP Plus (GFsI)

The White Oak Tavern10030 Baltimore national Pike , ellicott City, Md 21075Baltimore County

Greg Mason, executive Chef(240) 446-8830, [email protected]

Business Description: Farm-to-table restaurant Farming Practices Preferred: Grass Fed/Pastured

Products Needed: all Fruits and Vegetables, Beef, Chicken, duck, Gamebird, Goat, lamb , Pork, Flounder, Oysters, shrimp, striped Bass, Blue Catfish, all dairy and egg Products


Cyberag

Future Harvest

Garrett County Business development

Grow & Fortify

Insight ag scouting, llC

land & sea Catering

legend Brokerage

local Homestead Products llC

Market solutions llC

Maryland agricultural and resource-Based Industry development Corporation (MarBIdCO)

Md Food Center authority

additional contacts/resources

Milk lady Farmers Market

Mocca Inc

Paradise energy solutions

recreation news and Other Periodicals

sMadC

University of Maryland

University of Maryland extension

University of Maryland extension, snaP-ed

University of Maryland extension, seafood technology and safety Program

University of Maryland, agriculture and Food systems

wtMd


a d d i t i o n a l c o n t a c t s / r e s o u r c e s

CyberAgwww.cyberag.org P.O. Box 9783, Baldwin, Md 21013 Baltimore County

andrew rose, Managing director (410) 830-0738, [email protected] Business Description: Cyberag brings cybersecurity awareness, education, and access to resources to the agriculture and food supply chain. we exist at the crossroads of agriculture and cybersecurity to help harden the posture of this critical national security pillar.

Future Harvest www.futureharvest.org 1114 shawan road, ste, 1, Cockeysville, Md 21030 Frederick County

amyrose Foll, director, Farmer training (410) 549-7878, [email protected] Business Description: since 1998, Future Harvest – a membership nonprofit – has been proud of its role in moving the Chesapeake region’s agriculture forward. we have grown our voice and deepened our trainings for sustainable agriculture. Our member farms continue to be leaders and practical laboratories for developing and championing practices that lead to commercial success through the lens of protecting the bay. rotating animals through pastures, for example, leaves grass in place to protect against erosion, draw down carbon via photosynthesis, and produces a healthier animal. Fertility is added with crops grown only to add organic matter to soil. Insects and weeds are managed with mulch and crop rotations; synthetic pesticides and other chemicals are used only as a last and carefully calibrated resort. turning produce and meat into jams, jellies, sausages, and other products adds value and brings more money to the farm and keeps it in the region.

Garrett County Business Development 1916 Md-135, Mountain lake Park, Md 21550 Garrett County

Melissa Bolyard, agriculture Business specialist (304) 290-5488, [email protected] Craig Bolyard, [email protected]

Business Description: I am the aG business specialist for Garrett County.

Grow & Fortify www.growandfortify.com 1783 Forest drive, #343, annapolis, Md 21401 anne arundel County

Kelly dudeck, Cheif strategy Officer (410) 252-9463, [email protected] Kevin atticks, Founder, [email protected] Casarella, director of events, [email protected]

Business Description: Grow & Fortify is built to support value-added agricultural organizations and the businesses they represent. we’ve gathered a team of professionals to support agricultural startups and ensure financial viability of our land, and ultimately, our community.

Insight Ag Scouting, LLC insightagscouting.com 30 n. Caesar rodney avenue, wyoming, delaware 19934 Kent County

nichole Krambeck, Manager (302) 827-3120, [email protected] Business Description: we are on-farm data collection analysis experts (aKa scouting).



Land & Sea Catering2824 solomons Island road, suite 200, edgewater, Md 21037 anne arundel County

Harvey Blonder, President(410) 573-9792, [email protected] Mimi Gilliland, Manager, [email protected]

Business Description: Catering.

Legend Brokerage www.legendbrokerage.com 5281 tower way, sanford, Fl 32773 seminole County

kimberly cherry, Produce Broker (407) 912-3086, [email protected] Business Description: we handle all the logistics for the shippers and buyers as well as growers.

Local Homestead Products LLC www.lhp.farm 2425 Marston road, new windsor, Md 21776 Carroll County

Victoria Hoff, Co-Owner (410) 635-2011, [email protected]

Business Description: local Homestead Products is an on-farm market in Carroll County, Maryland! we focus on the production of hydroponic produce, field produce and stocking our market with beef, pork and chicken raised directly on the farm! the store itself is a collaboration of our products and other local producers’ goods.

Market Solutions LLC www.marketsolutionsllc.com 4306 leland street, suite 101, Chevy Chase, Md 20815 Montgomery County

Mark newman, President (301) 654-2949, [email protected] Business Description: Market solutions llC is a leader in research-based food, agriculture and seafood marketing strategy consulting and economic analysis delivering practical, innovative, results-oriented solutions for clients in business, associations and government. Based in Maryland, we work with clients in Maryland and around the globe to help understand and meet challenges, build markets and achieve long term success. long time experience with Maryland’s Best.

Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) www.marbidco.org 1410 Forest drive suite 21, annapolis, Md 21403 anne arundel County

steve McHenry, executive director (410) 267-6807, [email protected] allison roe, Financial Programs specialist [email protected] sweeney, Financial Programs specialist [email protected] McKeehan, senior Programs Officer [email protected] Kubofcik. senior Programs Manager [email protected]

Business Description: MarBIdCO’s mission is to help Maryland’s farm, forestry, and seafood businesses achieve sustainability and profitability through the provision of targeted business assistance and financial services that helps retain existing resource-based industry production and commerce, promotes rural and urban-edge entrepreneurship and nurtures emerging food/feed/fiber industries.



MD Food Center Authority 1022 Placid Court, arnold, Md 21012 anne arundel County

Gail yeiser, Vice Chairman (410) 353-3069, [email protected]

Business Description: seafood and produce markets located in Jessup, Md.

Milk Lady Farmers Market www.milkladymarkets.org P.O. Box 4463, silver spring, Md 20914-4463 Montgomery County

Gigi Goin, Market Organizer (301) 792-9448, [email protected] erica Coady, Market Organizer [email protected]

Business Description: we are proud to celebrate twelve seasons of building and managing farmers’ markets, and what they mean to us as consumers, as members of a community and broader foodshed. we bring local farmers and producers to neighborhoods and workplaces to provide fresh, locally grown, nutrient dense fruits, vegetables, dairy, pasture-raised meats and prepared foods based on clean ingredients.

Mocca Inc. 18741 Birdseye drive, Germantown, Md 20874 Montgomery County

Patrick Brown, Mr. (240) 277-9881, [email protected] Business Description: developing community farmer markets.

Paradise Energy Solutions www.visitpes.com 436 snow Hill rd, 436 snow Hill rd, salisbury, Md 21804 wicomico County

Jason Beiler, sales Consultant (443) 388-0710, [email protected]

Business Description: we are a turn-key solar energy installer in the Mid atlantic region of the U.s. we install commercial, agricultural, and residential solar systems.

Recreation News and Other Periodicals 8109 dogwood road, windsor Mill, Md 21244 Baltimore County

reed Hellman, Food writer (410) 265-7471, [email protected] Business Description: Culinary journalist for recreation news. My monthly Adventures in Taste column reaches nearly a quarter-million federal and corporate employees in the Mid atlantic.

SMADC www.smadc.com 15045 Burnt store road, , Hughesville, Md 20637 Charles County

shelby watson Hampton, director (240) 304-8535, [email protected]

Craig sewell, Program director (301) 741-1922, [email protected]

Business Description: sMadC’s purpose is to support farms and the future of agriculture in southern Maryland. we are committed to expanding and promoting a viable and profitable agricultural farming community in southern Maryland. while the primary focus is on the five southern Maryland counties of anne arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and st. Mary’s, many of its initiatives reach statewide.

sMadC provides vision, support, grants, and marketing & promotion to area farmers. as new farm economies are being formed, sMadC helps to streamline regulations and reduce obstacles.

at sMadC, we are assisting farmers in creating a profitable farming future and informing the public on the importance of local farms to our overall economy.



University of Maryland psla.umd.edu/extension/produce-safety Fieldhouse road, College Park, Md 20742 Prince George’s County

Carol allen, agent associate in Food safety (240) 994-5043, [email protected] Chris walshangela Gruber

Business Description: extension educators providing food safety training to farmers both one-on-one and group training sessions. remote training is available. water testing and surface swabbing are available.

University of Maryland Extension www.go.umd.edu/agfs 28647 Old Quantico road, salisbury, Md 21801 wicomico County

Haley sater, extension educator, agFs (410) 749-6141, [email protected] neith little, extension educator, Urban [email protected] Chan, extension educator, Family and Consumer sciences specialist, [email protected] Ferelli Gruber, agent associate, Food safety, [email protected]

Business Description: University of Maryland extension (UMe) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the College of agriculture and natural resources. UMe educational programs and problem-solving assistance are available to citizens and are based on the research and experience of land grant universities such as the University of Maryland, College Park.

In Maryland, UMe employs approximately 200 faculty and approximately 200 support staff and contractual employees located at the University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland eastern shore; 23 counties; Baltimore City; and four research and education centers. the University of Maryland agriculture and Food systems (agFs) extension Program serves the leading private industry in the state. we conduct applied research and provide educational programs for the production and marketing of grains, oilseeds, horticulture, floriculture, poultry, dairy and beef cattle, sheep and goats, equine, and other livestock, helping producers adopt new technologies and practices to improve profitability.

University of Maryland Extension Commercial Aquaculture Program wye research and education Center 124 wye narrows drive, Queenstown, Md 21658 Queen anne’s County

don webster, regional specialist (443) 446-4259, [email protected]

Business Description: technical education programs for commercial aquaculture focusing on shellfish production methods amd policy development.

University of Maryland Extension SNAP-Ed extension.umd.edu/programs/family-consumer-sciences/ snap-ed 10632 little Patuxent Parkway, suite 435 Colombia, Md 21044 Howard County

Chrissa Carlson, Healthy school Communities Coordinator (443) 283-8447, [email protected] Business Description: Maryland snaP-ed, a program of University of Maryland extension, is a nutrition education program that can be found in communities across the state. the program targets individuals and families eligible for snaP (eBt) and offers resources to help people lead healthy lives through increased food access, improved nutrition quality, and physical activity. snaP-ed partners with community organizations in every county and Baltimore city to bring education programs and change the policies, systems, and environments of the community in an effort to improve the lives of Marylanders.



University of Maryland Extension Seafood Technology and Safety Program www.mdsg.umd.edu/seafood UMes Center for Food science and technology, rm2115, 11868 College Backbone road, Princess anne, Md 21853 somerset County County

Cathy liu, seafood technology specialist (410) 651-6636, [email protected] Business Description: University of Maryland extension-seafood technology and safety Program supports local economies in the state’s coastal communities. strategically located on the lower eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay at the University of Maryland eastern shore (UMes), the program reaches out to seafood processors, developing programs that help these businesses to meet food safety requirements and maintain the public image of Maryland seafood. the program also help the industry to adopt proven technologies that provide new opportunities for marketing Chesapeake Bay seafood, adding value to local products. For more details, contact dr. Cathy liu (410-651-6636; [email protected]); visit our website at: https://www.mdsg.umd.edu/seafood and/or watch the following videos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs6ew-yu3zywww.youtube.com/watch?v=OFa4PcavsIg

University of Maryland Extension Agriculture and Food Systems extension.umd.edu 2115 symons Hall, 7998 regents drive College Park, Md 20742 Prince George’s County

darren Jarboe, assistant director and Program leader, agriculture and Food systems extension (301) 256-6726, [email protected] Business Description: the agriculture and Food systems extension Program provides non-formal education for Maryland producers, agribusinesses, and consumers.

WTMD www.wtmd.org 1 Olympic Place, suite 100,, towson, Md 21204 Baltimore County

Mike Quindlen, Media sales rep (443) 519-6361, [email protected] andy Grimshawdirector of Business development & [email protected]

Business Description: wtMd is the most trusted source for music and cultural programming in the region and Baltimore’s home for total Music discovery. we believe a rich, vibrant, thriving and diverse music and arts scene can elevate a city and enrich the lives of its residents. with listener support, wtMd strengthens communities and provides unmatched opportunities for Baltimore musicians and artists. wtMd connects artists with audiences through significant and meaningful airplay, live concerts, art openings, film screenings and more.

wtMd embraces the Public Media Code Of Integrity and seeks to bring extraordinary community service and transparency.

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