April 2, 2026

📝Due May 15! The Baltimore County Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Open . The BCFB may offer one $2,500 scholarship annually. Applicants must be at least high school seniors starting college in the fall of 2026 or full-time college students at any community college or four-year institution. Applicants or their parents/guardians MUST be members of Baltimore County Farm Bureau. Applications are due May 15, 2026 by 4 PM

Apply for the Baltimore County Farm Bureau Scholarship

📝Due May 31! The Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship Application Open In keeping with its mission to promote and provide for the future success of Maryland's ornamental horticulture industry, the Maryland Nursery, Landscape and Greenhouse Association shall sponsor academic scholarships to students pursuing an education in the field of landscape/ornamental horticulture. Currently, the MNLGA offers three scholarships for $10,000 each to students with status of Junior, Senior, or Grad Student, enrolled in a horticulture or landscape architecture degree program. Applications are due May 31, 2026 by 4 PM. 

Apply for the MNLGA Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship

Maryland Farm Bureau Has a New Website Address! Be sure to check out the MDFB's new website: http://www.marylandfb.org/ 

New! Goat Production and Marketing Workshop On April 29, 2026 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will host this event. This workshop will bring together farmers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to discuss current trends and market dynamics in the goat industry. Your participation will be valuable to UMD.

The workshop is free, but registration is required to arrange logistics (educational materials, working lunch, and non-alcoholic beverages). Please register by scanning the below QR code or using the link in this flyer to secure a spot. The registration deadline is April 20, 2026.

Register for the Workshop

April 8th! UMD Farmer Discussion on Agrivoltaics On Wednesday, April 8th from 12:30 pm, - 2:00 pm, UMD is hosting a small stakeholder discussion as part of a University of Maryland research project focused on how renewable energy development, particularly solar, can coexist with farmland preservation.

This conversation is an opportunity to hear directly from farmers and agricultural advocates about opportunities, concerns, incentives, and real-world experiences with agrivoltaics. Your perspective is essential to ensure this work reflects what is happening on the ground.

To RSVP, please reach out to Ansley Jacobs at jacobs17@umd.edu. If you are unable to attend but would still like to contribute, we would welcome a one-on-one conversation: Scheduler Link. 

April 11th! CCBC's 19th Annual Gala On Saturday, April 11, CCBC will hold their annual gala. The director of the Sustainable Horticulture, Brad Thompson, shared the exciting news that the Sustainable Horticulture program has been selected as one of the featured programs at the annual fundraising gala! More details from Brad:

This opportunity enables us to raise funds that will go directly back into our program and support scholarship opportunities for current and future CCBC students.  Scholarships can make all the difference, and many of our students rely on that kind of support to stay on track and complete their goals.

With your support, a portion of the proceeds from the gala will directly benefit Sustainable Horticulture. These funds help us strengthen hands-on learning experiences, maintain and enhance our instructional gardens, and continue providing financial assistance to students who need it most.

If you’re interested in getting involved, there are two simple ways to do so:

1. Attend the Gala – We would love to have our partners and friends represented in the room! It’s a great evening celebrating student success and community impact.
2. Make a Donation – If attending isn’t possible, you can still support the program with a gift at any level. Every contribution truly makes a difference.

Our current students are working hard toward the same kinds of careers and opportunities that many of you are now thriving in. Your support helps ensure they have the same access to education, mentorship, and scholarship assistance that may have helped shape your career.

Thank you for staying connected to the program and for being such an important part of its story. I hope you’ll consider joining us in supporting the next generation. In the meantime, should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 443-840-3787.

2026 CCBC 19th Annual Gala - Community College of Baltimore County Foundation

April 11th! The Maryland 4-H Sporting Clays Fundraiser On Saturday, April 11, the MD 4-H Shooting Sports and MD 4-H's Foundation will hold a Sporting Clays Fundraiser at Schrader's Outdoors in Henderson, MD. Join for a fun day on the course while supporting Maryland 4-H youth! Register or Sponsor today!

Hereford Middle School Ag Career Fair BCFB's Ag Ambassador, Scarlett Heffner, brought to our attention that on Tuesday, June 9th, Hereford MS will host their first Ag Fair, and they are looking for presenters! They are looking to share all aspects of agriculture including students interested in sharing their animal projects. If you know anyone who works in agriculture and would be willing to present to Hereford MS students, please encourage them to reach out to Mr. Friend at afriend@bcps.org.