The Howard County Farm Bureau

09/30/2026

Come on out for Howard County FFA Paint Night!! October 7th, 6-8 PM at CTEC! See you there!

07/16/2026

Exciting News from the Howard County Farm Bureau!

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Agriculture Ambassador Program — an incredible opportunity for Howard County youth to share their passion for agriculture, connect with new friends, and compete for a scholarship!

If you’re a Maryland Farm Bureau member and fall within one of these age groups — 8‑10, 14‑16, or 17‑21 — this program is for you!

Little Miss & Future Farmer (ages 8‑10) – Register here https://forms.gle/7jtzWKgFEU3LfNsv6?utm_source=copilot.com

Junior & Senior Groups (ages 14‑16, 17‑21) – Register here https://forms.gle/a822TZvk2D6rJxaZ6?utm_source=copilot.com

Don’t miss your chance to represent Howard County agriculture and make lasting connections!
We can’t wait to meet our future ambassadors!

06/29/2026

Good Morning Junior Showmanship with Howard County Farm Bureau Family!

IT IS SPONSORSHIP TIME, we would love and appreciate any support we receive!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

GOLD LEVEL: $500.00
A post about your business on the junior showmanship page and Howard County Farm Bureau’s page. Hang your banner at the show, your business card on the back of the Howard County Farm Bureau Newsletter, your business promoted on the Junior Showmanship FB page and the Howard County Farm Bureau FB page!

SILVER LEVEL: $250.00
A group post with information about all of the silver level sponsors. Your business card on the back of the Howard County Farm Bureau Newsletter, your business promoted on the Junior Showmanship FB page and the Howard County Farm Bureau FB page!

BRONZE LEVEL: $100.00
Your business promoted on the Junior Showmanship FB page and the Howard County Farm Bureau FB page!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Rhonda Patrick Winkler at 443-277-0349. Make the check payable to Howard County Farm Bureau (please put Junior Showmanship Sponsor in the memo area), hand it in or mail it to 2980 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, MD 21797

06/18/2026

We had a great kick off for the 2026 Junior Showmanship with Howard County Farm Bureau program.

The first swine workshop at H&M Swine Genetics was a huge success!

Thanks to our awesome Junior showman for their great attitudes, their excitement and their ability to listen and apply what they were told and taught!

We always have to thank the parents for encouraging their kids to get involved in agricultural and for bringing them to the workshop.

Thank you to our super awesome volunteers, we couldn’t do this with out you!

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