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

To qualify, entrants must:

• 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.

Conservation

Proficiency in Agriculture Production

Community Involvement

Farm Visit

Dedication to Agriculture

Planning for the Next Generation

Application Submission

Innovation

Judges Discretion Points

50

25

50

25

50

25

25

25

25

Past winners of this prestigious award include:

• 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

lhart@washco-md.net

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

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