Maryland Farm Bureau

06/19/2026

“I’m a Farm Bureau member, and you should join too so that we can keep farming in Maryland viable for generations to come,” says Kimmi Lyons of Highview Farms in Harford County.

Help us create Maryland’s best farm future by becoming a Farm Bureau member at members.marylandfb.org/member-application

06/17/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially declared 12 Maryland counties as natural disaster areas following the devastating late-April frost, unlocking critical emergency assistance for our affected farmers.

We want to extend our sincere thanks to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins for approving this vital relief, as well as to our elected officials who stepped up to echo the urgent concerns of our hardworking agricultural community.

06/16/2026

🚨 MAJOR WIN FOR MARYLAND FARMERS: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially declared 12 Maryland counties as primary natural disaster areas following the devastating late-April freeze.

In the immediate days following the frost, Maryland Farm Bureau went straight to work. In our internal survey, we found that affected farmers experienced an average 67.5% loss in damaged crops. We used this date to petition USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, rallied our state leaders, and took your stories directly to major news outlets to ensure our farming community wasn't ignored.

We are grateful to the USDA and our partners in government for giving our farmers this much needed relief and security for them to keep going. Because of this coordinated push, critical FSA emergency loans are now unlocked to help impacted growers recover, rebuild, and refinance.

A crisis doesn't wait, and neither do we. We can only launch these rapid response campaigns because of the strength of our members. If you want a someone in your corner when the unexpected hits your fields, we need you standing with us. Join us today at marylandfb.org

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📸 | Mike Heyser of Heyser Farms

06/15/2026

Sometimes you gotta bring that livestock show energy to your office.

NEW Maryland Farm Bureau Hawaiian shirts out now! 🌺 Get yours at marylandfb.org

06/12/2026

In celebration of America's upcoming 250th birthday, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and Maryland Farm Bureau President Jamie Raley visited Linden Hall Farm in Hagerstown.

As a designated "Century Farm," it was the perfect backdrop to discuss the rich history of American agriculture and the incredible strides farming has made over the last 250 years.

06/11/2026

📸 3 Presidents in 1 Photo: American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, Maryland Farm Bureau President Jamie Raley, and Washington County MD Farm Bureau President Brian Forsythe.

We were honored to welcome the American Farm Bureau team to Hagerstown this morning!

Lead by farmers at the national, state, and county level, Farm Bureau as a federated organization truly has your back.

06/10/2026

Give it up for the amazing ladies of Maryland Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Program for packing hundreds of "Fuel a Farmer" bags. Filled with snacks, stress balls, and important mental health resources, these bags will be distributed to farmers at grain receiving locations throughout Maryland.

06/09/2026

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) is inviting public comments on the proposed modifications to the procedural schedule in the MPRP Case (Case No. 9773). Comments must be returned by Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

It’s important to note that you do not have to have property within the MPRP’s path to submit public comments. We encourage all concerned residents in affected counties to make their voices heard on this topic.

When writing to the PSC, consider asking the Commission to reject the power company's rushed timeline and encourage a fair schedule with robust transparency that protects the rights of local citizens, farmers, and landowners.

Your comments must reference "Case No. 9773" in the subject line. You can submit comments at

Proceedings before the Commission often require input from the community in the form of written public comments or public comment hearings.

06/09/2026

Our young farmers and ranchers had a great weekend touring operations across Anne Arundel County for their annual summer picnic!

A huge thank you to our hosts at Obligation Stables, Hopkins Family Farm, Pherm Brewing Company, FAFO Farms, and Chase's Produce for welcoming our group and sharing a behind-the-scenes look at your businesses.

06/08/2026

Some of Maryland’s specialty crop producers – the folks who grow fresh produce like apples, peaches, and berries — are facing unprecedented losses following a late April frost.

Maryland Farm Bureau Executive Director Parker Welch spoke with WUSA 9 at Butler's Orchard on our request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a disaster declaration for affected farmers.