Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc.

11/07/2026

🌱🎉 What a great day for Maryland agricultural education!

Our 2026 MAEF Agriculture Education Forum, Social & Banquet brought together friends, partners, and supporters for an afternoon and evening of conversations, connections, and celebration!

From sharing ideas to help shape MAEF’s future and enjoying some fair-themed fun to debuting our NEW Maryland Agriculture Showcase and recognizing outstanding members of our agricultural community, there was plenty to celebrate! 🚜🎡

A big thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make the event a success. We’re excited about what’s ahead and thankful to have so many people helping us Grow Our Future! 🌾

📸 Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing more photos, award winners, and highlights!

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

Many of our Maryland Agriculture Council leaders attended today’s Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc. Forum and Banquet. Partnering with this important organization helps move our mission forward.

11/05/2026

We love working with great partners!

10/30/2026

🌱🚜 Growing Futures, one career at a time!

What do drones, honeybees, cattle, construction, and conservation all have in common? They’re all part of the exciting career opportunities waiting for students in agriculture and natural resources! 🐝🐄🌳

We had a great time at Growing Futures: Southern Maryland Agriculture & Environmental Career Exploration Day at Spider Hall Farm in Calvert County!

Students from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties who expressed an interest in agriculture and natural resources careers spent the day exploring the many paths available to them. From learning about livestock and pollinators to discovering careers in environmental conservation, technology, business, and more, there was plenty to see, do, and discover!

A big thank you to the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, event partners, and all the businesses and organizations who helped make this day possible.

The future of Maryland agriculture is looking bright, and we can’t wait to see where these students GRO! 🌱🎓

10/29/2026

🌾🎉 The clock is ticking, and we’ve got a seat waiting for YOU!
📅 November 4, 2026
📍 Harvest Hall, Maryland State Fairgrounds
🎟️ Tickets and sponsorships: MAEFonline.com

We’re just days away from Growing Our Future: Agriculture Education Forum, Social & Banquet, and this is your chance to get in on the fun!

On November 4, we’re bringing Maryland agriculture together at Harvest Hall for a day that’s about much more than dinner. We’re talking big ideas, great conversations, a little fair fun, and a whole lot of celebrating!

🌱 Have your voice heard- Help shape MAEF’s next strategic plan during our afternoon Ag Education Forum.
🎡 Get your fair fix- Reconnect with friends and colleagues during our networking social, featuring MAEF’s Farmers Market, games, activities, and more.
🏆 Celebrate Maryland agriculture- Join us for dinner, awards, auctions, and a look at what’s next for agricultural education across the state.
🎟️ Haven’t gotten your tickets yet- Now’s the time! We’re wrapping up registration and sponsorship opportunities, and we don’t want you to miss out.

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorships: MAEFonline.com

10/23/2026

🎄🐮 Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… don’t miss this opportunity! 🌲

Educators, there’s still time to join us for Let’s GRO: EverGREEN, but the clock is ticking! ⏰ Registration closes October 26!

On November 7, we’re heading to Holiday Memories Farm in West River for a behind the scenes look at Christmas tree farming, animal care, agritourism, and the business of bringing farm fresh holiday memories to life!

And we’re bringing plenty of goodies back to the classroom! 🎁

🌲 A hands on farm experience
📚 Standards aligned lessons and agricultural books
🎁 $100 in classroom resources and teaching tools
🎓 Opportunity to earn 1 MSDE CPD Credit with outside coursework

Even better? Thanks to Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, the $30 registration fee can be reimbursed upon completion for some educators!

📅 November 7, 2026
📍 Maryland Farm Bureau Office, Davidsonville, MD

Don’t let this opportunity get wrapped up without you! 🎁 Register by October 26 and come GRO with us!

👉 ⁠Register for Let’s GRO: EverGREEN-🎄🐮 Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… don’t miss this opportunity! 🌲

Educators, there’s still time to join us for Let’s GRO: EverGREEN, but the clock is ticking! ⏰ Registration closes October 26!

On November 7, we’re heading to Holiday Memories Farm in West River for a behind the scenes look at Christmas tree farming, animal care, agritourism, and the business of bringing farm fresh holiday memories to life!

And we’re bringing plenty of goodies back to the classroom! 🎁

🌲 A hands on farm experience
📚 Standards aligned lessons and agricultural books
🎁 $100 in classroom resources and teaching tools
🎓 Opportunity to earn 1 MSDE CPD Credit with outside coursework

Even better? Thanks to Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, the $30 registration fee for educators will be reimbursed upon completion!

📅 November 7, 2026
📍 Maryland Farm Bureau Office, Davidsonville, MD

Don’t let this opportunity get wrapped up without you! 🎁 Register by October 26 and come GRO with us!

👉 ⁠Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262304203648148

10/20/2026

🐣🐥 WARNING: Cuteness overload!

Something EGG-citing is happening at Indian Creek School in Anne Arundel County! 🥚🎉

After months of planning with MAEF, third graders welcomed some adorable new classmates! And these little chicks have become the talk of the school, with students of all ages stopping by to watch the magic of hatching firsthand.

From learning about life cycles to designing chick mazes, these tiny additions are creating BIG learning opportunities! 🌱📚

A huge shoutout to the teachers at Indian Creek School and our own Victoria for making this hands on agricultural experience possible!

🐥 Who knew a few little chicks could make such a BIG impact?

10/16/2026

Connor is headed out to Indiana soon! Let’s wish him the BEST of luck at nationals! We know he’ll represent Maryland well ⭐️

10/16/2026

Congratulations!

UMES wants you to be the first to know when applications will be accepted for the inaugural class of its new School of Veterinary Medicine coming in the summer of 2027.

This unique three-year DVM program offers a rigorous, year-round curriculum featuring simulation-based learning, clinical skills training, and hands-on exposure to various animal species.

Don't miss the opportunity for the career of your dreams. Watch the School of Veterinary Medicine's website for the official opening date for application submissions!

Read more about it here 📖: https://www.umes.edu/scm/umes-advances-towards-historic-milestone-opening-first-veterinary-school-at-a-public-hbcu/