May 7, 2026

New! The Baltimore County Political Candidate Forum will take place on Monday, May 18th at the Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge in Cockeysville. Have your voice heard! RSVP and submit your candidate questions to BCFBMD@gmail.com by May 11th of next week!

See the flyer below for more details.

📝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

New! Young Farmers Summer Picnic MFB's summer tradition is getting a major upgrade! Join MFB at Knightongale Farm on June 6th for the 2026 Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Picnic featuring Maryland’s own Luke Borchelt! Maryland's young farmers can join MFB for a full-day of farm tours across Anne Arundel County, and all are welcome to join in the evening for food and live music from Luke.

All proceeds directly support the Maryland Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers program, helping us train and advocate for the next generation of Maryland farmers. Get your tickets now and share with your friends on Facebook and Instagram.

New! Assessing the Frost Damage The late April frost has dealt a devastating blow to Maryland farms. MFB wants to thank everyone who has filled out the survey on frost damage so we can better serve our members; for anyone that hasn't already, please Complete the survey.  In addition, MFB is asking members report their losses to their local Farm Service Agency office. As MFB President Jamie Raley points out, this documentation is the critical first step toward unlocking the relief and support your farm deserves. Check out President Raley’s full video message.

New! MDFB’s 2026 Scholarship Recipients Maryland Farm Bureau is thrilled to announce the 2026 scholarship recipients – awarding $10,000 in total funding to five outstanding students. Maryland agriculture is only as strong as its next generation, that’s why MFB is  honored to support the educational pursuits of these young leaders.

Join us in congratulating our 2026 winners:

• John Chapple (Talbot County)

• Caroline Clark (Frederick County)

• Caroline Kimball (Caroline County)

• Kyrksen Plano-Faber (Montgomery County)

• Elijah Weddle (Washington County)

A huge thank you to the Maryland Farm Bureau Foundation and  generous members whose donations make these scholarships possible. Be sure to send your congratulation to these students on social media!

New! Join the Maryland Farm Tours! The Maryland Soybean Board is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Maryland Farm Tours, following the success of their inaugural event in 2025! This program offers a unique opportunity for Maryland farms to open their gates to the public, fostering connections between farmers and local communities while showcasing the dedication and hard work behind Maryland agriculture. Please complete the host farm application by June 1st. Farms selected by the Maryland Soybean Board will be notified by mid-July.

DATE: Saturday, September 12
TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rain or shine!

For more information about the Maryland Farm Tours, please visit MarylandFarmTours.com.

Save-the-Date! The Stanton A Gill Symposium: A Focus on Biological Control will take place this summer at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC) on August 4th and 5th, presented by The Maryland Nursery, Landscape and Greenhouse Association (MNLGA) and the University of Maryland Extension. 

More details to come on the MNLGA website! 

New! The Agribusiness Incubator: Greenhouse Program, is a business development opportunity designed to support new, beginning, and historically underserved farmers. Participants can rent greenhouse table space at the Baltimore County Agricultural Center while gaining hands-on experience, building production skills, and connecting to local and regional food systems. Rental seasons begin in June, and space is limited. Those interested in participating can apply by visiting HERE or scanning the QR code in the attached flyer. Applications require a business plan, production schedule, and details on greenhouse space needs. View the event flyer.

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.