New Venue Selected for Taste of Maryland Agriculture
For over 20 years, the Maryland Agriculture Council hosted its annual gathering of agricultural leaders and state and national legislators at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie. In December 2020, the catering hall sadly became a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council leaders began an extensive search for a venue, and after much research and on-site visits, they selected Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at Arundel Mills in Hanover.
The 52nd Taste of Maryland Agriculture will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the centrally located site off of MD Route 100. The Council’s event mission is to promote Maryland agriculture and educate lawmakers about its importance to the state’s economy and its people.
The long-standing tradition of serving primarily donated Maryland agricultural products will continue, thanks to the Live! executives, and tastings from the state’s wineries, breweries and distilleries will still be highlighted.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Maryland Agriculture Council to our property in early 2022,” said Anthony Faranca, EVP & General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. “We’re ready to safely welcome back groups with our enhanced Play it Safe! plan and look forward to a great Taste of Maryland Agriculture event.”
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Venue Photos
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Maryland Agriculture Council Leadership Elected
Michael Harrison Jr. of Woodbine was elected president of the Maryland Agriculture Council Board of Directors during its April 20th board meeting. Having served as vice president during the past year, he replaces outgoing leader, Nancy Nunn of Queenstown.
Harrison has been a member of the Council’s board since 2017, serving on numerous committees and playing an integral part in the group’s annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture. The University of Maryland graduate works as a customer business adviser for Bayer Crop Science.
“I’m really looking forward to the exciting year ahead,” he said. “Promoting Maryland agriculture and sharing its importance with every elected official and citizen in the state is a challenge, but it is imperative that we continue that mission.”
Karen Engel of Keymar was elected vice president of the organization and Kayla Griffith of Lothian will fill the role of secretary. Henry Brandt of Centreville was re-elected as treasurer.
Newly elected to the Board of Directors was Emily Wilson of Harwood. Re-elected board members, serving a two-year term, were, Ray Greenstreet of Tracy’s Landing, Donna Landis-Smith of Marydel, Putt Willett of Laytonsville, Chuck Schuster of Glenwood, Susanne Richards Zilberfarb of Leonardtown, Robert C. Miller of Smyma, DE, David Gordon of Jefferson, Gail Yeiser of Arnold, Matt Teffeau of Annapolis, Calvert Steuart of Huntingtown, Kim Smith of Arlington, VA, Nunn, Harrison, Brandt and Griffith.
2021 Taste of Maryland Agriculture
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Taste of Maryland Agriculture Financial Sponsors
Maryland Nursery, Landscape & Greenhouse Association
Maryland Farm Bureau
Maryland Grain Producers
Nagel Farm Service
Brandt Wealth Advisors
Hank Doong
Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology
Laytonsville Turf Farm
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
Prince George’s Soil Conservation District
Rippeon Equipment Company
Archer Farms
Bert Ford
Grand View Farm, LLC
Greenstreet Growers, Inc.
SiteOne Landscape Supply
Sunny Ridge Farm
Tri-Gas & Oil
Wagner’s Meats
Choptank Electric Cooperative
Delmarva Chicken Association
Edgewood Farm – Darcey Family
Eve’s Cheese
ForwardGro
Frederick Area Landscape Contractors & Nurserymen Association
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Hawkins Landscaping, Inc.
Knightongale Farm Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Trees & Grain Farm
Harford County Executive Barry Glassman
Howard County Farm Bureau
Kathy Johnson
LEAD Maryland
L & M Farm
Maryland Horse Council
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers
Murphy Johns
Oakland View Farm
Sheepfield Flower Farm- Susanne Richards Zilberfarb
Southern States-Frederick
Paul Stull
Allegany Soil Conservation District
Crow Insurance Agency
Enticement Stables
Kelli & Raymond Wilson
Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District
Senator Mary Beth Carozza
High Country Creamery & Market
Maryland Horse Industry Board
Monnett Farms
Queen Anne’s Soil Conservation District
Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards
Bob Frazee
George Mayo
Washington County Farm Bureau
MD Agricultural & Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation
Henry Schmidt
MD Agriculture Council Grant Fund Sponsors
Gail & Rusty Yeiser
Prince George’s Soil Conservation District
Wicomico County Farm Bureau
Carroll Soil Conservation District
Harrison Family Farms
Mar-Del Watermelon Association
Frederick Soil Conservation District
Great Frederick Fair
Dr. George Grillon
C. John Sullivan and Family
Kent Soil & Water Conservation District
King Barn Dairy Mooseum
Miller Farms Bakery
David Miller
Montgomery County Farm Bureau
Crystal & Brian Pickett
Frank Allnutt
Bob Frazee
Catoctin Mountain Seed Corn
Tim & Kim Feaga Family
Maryland Horse Industry Board
Porky Pines Farm
Matt Teffeau