Press Releases

All press releases listed below are provided as a .pdf file. You will need Adobe Reader to view these files..

  • Take a Closer Look at County's Farms During 2012 Farm Festival - October 4, 2012
  • Produce Stands Make It Easy to Buy Local -July 23, 2012
  • Support County's Economy by Buying Local - July 16, 2012
  • Calvert County Features Fresh Local Food at Outdoor Farmers Markets in North Beach, Prince Frederick and Solomons - May 15, 2012
  • Training Program to Cultivate Good Agricultural Practices for Fruit and Vegetable Producers - January 19, 2012
  • Board of County Commissioners Honors Winners of Calvert County Sustainable Agriculture Awards - November 23, 2011
  • Enjoy A Triple-Play of Fun at Calvert County's 2011 Farm Tour - September 29, 2011
  • Southern Maryland Local Meats Now Available for Calvert County Consumers - September 22, 2011
  • Calvert County Seeks Nominations for Sustainable Agriculture Awards Program - July 14, 2011
  • Southern Maryland Local Meats Workshop - May 23, 2011
  • Calvert County Bursting with Outdoor Farmers Market in North Beach, Prince Frederick and Solomons - May 13, 2011
  • Local Workshop to Explore the Mechanics of Organic Farming - March 2, 2011
  • Calvert County Sustainable Agriculture Workshop Sponsors Farm Marketing Workshop - October 27, 2010
  • Board of County Commissioners Honors Winners of Calvert County Sustainable Agriculture Awards - October 20, 2010
  • Enjoy a Triple-Play of Fun at Calvert County's 2010 Farm Tour - October 6, 2010
  • Forestry Management Workshop to Help Landowners Explore Environmentally Friendly Commercial Opportunites - September 3, 2010

    • Newsletters

    Several organizations throughout the Southern Maryland region produce newsletters and bulletins that provide useful information for Calvert County's agricultural community.

    Calvert County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board

    The Thrive newsletter focuses on sustainable agriculture in Calvert County. Visit www.co.cal.md.us/government/departments/planning/agpres/ to view the latest issues.

    Calvert County Department of Economic Development (DED)
    DED periodically sends out both the Encouraging Business newslettter, which includes information for the local business community, and the Discover Calvert County newsletter, which contains news and information relevant to tourism. Visit www.ecalvert.com/content/mediapress/newsletters/index.asp to view the latest issues.

    4-H
    The 4-H newsletters provide information relevant to Calvert County's youth. Visit http://calvert.umd.edu/4H/Newsletters.cfm to view the latest issues.

    Small-Scale Intensive Farm Training (SIFT) Program
    SIFT focuses on sustainable food production. Visit http://sift.ncat.org to view the latest news.

    University of Maryland Extension (UMD Extension)
    UMD Extention provides several newsletters to help you stay current with new research and techniques.

  • The BARN: A combination of the Ag Marketing Newsletter and the Maryland Rural Enterprise Development Center.
  • Index of Grape Newsletters: List of available newsletters dedicated to grapes (viticulture).
  • Maryland Grazers' News: The benefits of grass-fed beef, dairy and sheep.
  • Master Marketing: Important seasonal ag marketing information.
  • Mid-Atlantic Regional Agronomist Newsletter: Various ag topics, especially grains.

    • Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC)

    SMADC assists farmers in the five Southern Maryland counties — Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary’s — and throughout Maryland. Through a layered and multifaceted strategy, SMADC seeks to preserve environmental resources while keeping the region's farmland productive and the agricultural economy vibrant. Visit www.smadc.com/news.htm for the latest news and information.