The Howard County Farm Bureau

03/30/2026

Congratulations to our FFA!
Three members of the Howard County FFA provided comments to the Howard County Board of Education (BOE) at their meeting on March 26. Led by President Liam Hartner, he talked about the importance of the Agricultural Science Academy and FFA to his agriculture and livestock judging/production experiences. He also emphasized the impact on his future career pathway. Jaelyn Velisek and Javier Hernandez told about their farming experiences. Each student made a strong request for continuing support for the Academy from the BOE and Howard County Public School System.
For more information contact Kathy Wojcik, educator, [email protected].

03/24/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL DAY……

With that said, are you a farmer, are you involved in Agricultural, are your kids in 4-H or FFA, do you support your local farmers?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then YOU should be a member of Howard County Farm Bureau.

It’s so easy to join, go to www.mdfarmbureau.com

Howard County Farm Bureau is counting on you!

Over 7,000 grassroots members with a shared mission to strengthen & grow Maryland agriculture. Create your best farm future!

03/09/2026

Howard County Farm Bureau Scholarship!

The Howard County Farm Bureau will offer one $1,000.00 scholarship for someone in the 14 to 16 age range and another $2,000.00 scholarship to someone in the 17 to 19 age range. Age is determined as of January 1 of the current year. The 17-19 scholarship will be partially funded by Farm Bureau and partially funded by the Jackie Bauer Memorial Scholarship fund. To be eligible for the 17 to 19 scholarship, applicants either need to be a current HCFB member OR a current or former 4-H or FFA member. The 14 to 16 scholarship is open to HCFB members only.
To apply, students must return the attached application form and write an essay. The essay is to be written on:

"As farm sizes shrink, and land becomes scarcer, how can urban farms contribute to food sustainability?”

We would guide winners to use the money for school and or 4H/FFA projects.
The deadline for applications and essays is:
April 1, 2026

The Scholarships will be awarded at our annual Legislative Dinner (April 16, 2026).

All decisions on the winner will be made by the Howard County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Essays are to be written in number 12 pt font and be no longer than 2 pages with one-inch margins.
Entries or questions can be sent to Leslie Bauer at [email protected] If you would like to send a hard copy please send to the attention of:
Leslie Bauer, PO BOX 7, Dayton, MD 21036

01/02/2026

Here is the HCFB panel that spoke at the Museum of the HoCo Historical Society about “Farming in Howard County.”

L to R: Kathy Johnson, HCEDA; Mary Wilde, Three Dozen Daisies Farm; Leslie Bauer, Rural Rhythm Farm; and Nathan Glenn, University of Maryland Extension, Howard County, Ag & Food Systems

12/15/2025

Merhlyn Barnes, thank you for all of your years of service and for sharing your beautiful smile with us! Your smile, personality, kindness and generosity sure do light up every room you enter!

12/09/2025

Congratulations and thank you to Merhlyn Barnes the 2025 Agri-Woman of the year!

We are so proud and thankful for you and your years of service to Howard County Farm Bureau and Maryland Farm Bureau

12/08/2025

Congratulations to our very own Helen Quill!

We are so proud of you and your success ! Keep up the great work!

12/08/2025

Yesterday, I had the honor and privilege to speak at the MD Farm Bureau Convention, Grass Roots session about the Junior Showmanship With Howard County Farm Bureau program.

You all know that I love talking about and promoting this incredible program!

Thank you to Amy Larimore Brendel for putting together a slide show of pictures from our workshops and show!

Thank you to Jae Velisek, Ava Brendel and Allison Roles for submitting your testimonials, they were perfect and beautiful!

Thank you to everyone who has always supported and promoted this incredible program

Rhonda

11/21/2025

Hope to see you at Walkers Tap and Table on November 25!

08/01/2025

The Howard County Farm Bureau invites everyone to the 79th Howard County Fair, August 2 - Aug 9. Come learn more about Farm Bureau in The Annex.
For over 100 years, HCFB has been representing farmers & agriculture thru policies, programs, & support of Youth!! If you love local foods, farms, and kids, come Join Howard County Farm Bureau!

07/16/2025

What a great night.......

So many kids, so many awesome moments, so much learning and so much fun!

Sadly, I didn't get any pictures because I was sweating to much leading a heifer, LOL! For those who saw me, you know what I'm talking about. Im pathetic, I know but man was it worth it....

If you took pictures of your kids, please do a post and share them to this page! I will approve them and everyone including myself will enjoy them!

Thank you to our awesome youth/4-H volunteers, I see you and I will always remember the time and effort you put into giving back! 🥰

Thank you to all of the great families who brought their animals to the workshop. We literally could not do this with our you... I hope we never loose you all. Your continued support does not go unrecognized!

A Big Ole WHOOP WHOOP for a great night provided by people who care, by people who are
Giving and supportive! I appreciate everyone of you and I thank you from the bottom of my heart! Thank you for bringing your animals to the workshop. I need you, I appreciate you and I am grateful for you!

Murray - Dairy

Jessica Harrison - Goats

Wendy Gray Campagnari - Lambs

Georgie Boarman & ALison Louise - Lambs and they went and picked up goats from Madison Schiner

Tess Mantua - Lambs

Eric Willie @ Jessica Willie - Goats

All is great when good people work together to help and support others!

WHOOP WHOOP

Photo: The only picture I was able to take tonight. Saw this beautiful little lady playing with her dolls and then she jumped in the Kabota with her Daddy to run an errand for me. She is all in from dolls to animals...makes my heart happy! Amanda Condon & Travis Cumberland