2019-2020 Farm of the Year Nominations Now Open in Washington County

• Operate a farm or agricultural business or know a farm or agricultural business primarily located in Washington County, Maryland.
• Include the principal farm operator/owner and have been in business for a minimum of five years. Farm must be on at least five acres of agriculturally zoned land.
• Complete and submit an application by September 20, 2019.
• Be available for judging September 23-30, 2019.
• Attend an awards ceremony in October 2019 to be recognized by the Washington County Board of County Commissioners. Date to be determined.

• Ernst Grain and Livestock, Clear Spring, MD
• Long Delite Farm, Williamsport, MD
• Larkspur Lane Farm, Hagerstown, MD
• Big Cork Winery, Rohrersville, MD
• Aliabaad Farm, Sharpsburg, MD
• Misty Meadow Farm, Smithsburg, MD
• Creek Bound Farms, Hagerstown, MD
• STAR Community Equestrian Center, Hagerstown, MD

This award showcases excellence in agriculture and promotes a greater understanding of the challenges faced by today’s farmers. For more information, please contact Leslie Hart, Agricultural Business Development Specialist at:

Washington County Department of Business Development
100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1401
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Office: 240-313-2284
Cell: 301-573-7039
[email protected]

For additional information, please contact the Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380.

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