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Maryland Department of Agriculture

Recognitions for Maryland Farm Families

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Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks and Governor Wes Moore stand with members of a farm family holding a sign that reads, "Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame."

Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame

The Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame is the state's most prestigious agriculture award, recognizing farm families with high standards of achievement and commitment to the industry and their communities.

Learn about the families in the Hall of Fame
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks and Chief of Staff Harrison Palmer stand with members of a Maryland farm family holding a sign that reads "Century Farm."

Maryland Century Farm Program

The Century Farm program honors families whose farms have been in the same family for at least 100 years and continue to be productive. The Century Farm honorees have played a significant role in making agriculture the leading industry in Maryland. 

Learn more about Maryland's Century Farms