 Summer 2026 Newsletter
Hello Parker, As summer arrives in Anne Arundel County, we are reminded of the strength, dedication, and community spirit that make agriculture in our county so special. This season’s newsletter highlights the many ways our Farm Bureau continues working to support local agriculture, invest in future generations, and provide opportunities for our members to connect and grow. Inside, you’ll find announcements celebrating our scholarship recipients, information about the Maryland Young Farmers & Ranchers summer picnic and concert, details on an upcoming women’s cattle working workshop, updates on the Arundel Grown event, and information about Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom activities. We are proud to advocate for and strengthen agriculture in Anne Arundel County through education, outreach, leadership development, and community engagement. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our agricultural community. We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter and encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities and events highlighted inside. Board Meeting Invitation Our next meeting is June 8th, 2026 at 7pm at the Maryland Farm Bureau office. All members are welcome to attend! New Agricultural Science Career Institute Opens at Southern High School June 3, 2026 - Anne Arundel County Public Schools has announced the launch of a pilot Agricultural Science Career Institute at Southern High School, creating an exciting new opportunity for students interested in agriculture, natural resources, and related career pathways. The Agricultural Science Career Institute will allow students from AACPS Network 3 schools—including Annapolis, Broadneck, Crofton, South River, and Southern High Schools—to explore their interests, talents, and abilities in a highly specialized and rigorous educational environment outside of their home school. Through this program, students will have access to Southern High School’s established agricultural education program and unique learning opportunities that prepare them for careers and continued education in the agricultural industry. Students interested in participating in the Agricultural Science Career Institute can now apply, with applications due by June 12. The Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau has long championed the expansion of agricultural education opportunities within our county. As advocates for agriculture and the next generation of agricultural leaders, we are thrilled to see this vision become a reality. Expanding access to agricultural education helps ensure that more students can discover the diverse career opportunities available in agriculture while developing valuable leadership, technical, and life skills. We encourage our members to help spread the word about this exciting opportunity. Please share this newsletter with friends, neighbors, educators, and families who may know students interested in agriculture. Together, we can help connect more young people with the educational experiences that will strengthen the future of agriculture in Anne Arundel County. Access your MDFB Member Benefits!Maryland Farm Bureau (MDFB) recently updated their website - now featuring a MDFB merch store, Action Center, and more! Access all of your member benefits by creating an Account on the MDFB website. Your MDFB Account will allow you to see a statewide Calendar of Events, a statewide member directory, a list of member discounts. AACFB Awards Five Schramm Family ScholarshipsThe Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau is proud to announce that it has awarded five scholarships from the AACFB/Schramm Family Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded to students studying a curriculum related to agriculture. AACFB would like to extend congratulations to:
AACFB Grant OpportunitiesThe AACFB offers two (2) grant programs currently:
Student Livestock Assistance Grant Program The Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau is offering grants for youth raising livestock. Is your child participating in 4H or FFA and raising livestock? If so consider applying for a grant. Applications are due July 1st. Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau Quarterly Grant Program Purpose: Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau’s (AACFB) grant program is designed to assist with projects that positively impact the agricultural community within the county. Eligibility: • Grant applicant must be a full member of Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau. • Application is open to all ages. • Project must be completed within one year. Extensions may be considered.
Applications are due by January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Picnic & Luke Borchelt Concert Join us for a day that celebrates the past, present, and future of Maryland agriculture. This year, we’ve designed two ways for you to participate — whether you’re looking for a deep dive into local farming or just enjoying a sunset concert from Maryland’s own Luke Borchelt. Option 1: The Full Day Experience (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) The whole package! Start the morning with exclusive tours of some of Anne Arundel County’s finest farms and stables. Transportation and lunch are included. Wrap up the day back at Knightongale Farm for a catered dinner and access to the Luke Borchelt concert. Option 2: The Evening Concert & Dinner (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) Just here for the tunes? No problem. Open to the general public and music fans of all ages, this ticket gets you straight to the main event. Arrive at Knightongale Farm in time for a summer dinner and a live performance by Maryland’s own Luke Borchelt. All proceeds support the Maryland Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers program, investing in the next generation of our state's agricultural leaders. Ticket Prices (prices increase after May 18th):
 Attention Women Farmers!  Arundel Ag will once again be holding their signature summer event, Arundel Grown, on August 5, 2026, at Homestead Gardens - Davidsonville. This event celebrates local agriculture and supports local farmers and watermen by showcasing food, beer, and wine produced in Anne Arundel County. Ag in the Classroom - Let's GRO: Vines & Vitality Let's GRO: Vines & Vitality will be held on July 21, 2026 at The Vineyard at Dodon, Davidsonville, MD. If you are an educator or know someone that is and haven't registered yet, there is still time! Registration is $30/person and is reimbursable for Anne Arundel County Educators at the end of the training event. Donations Needed: Women's CommitteeThe Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee is collecting children’s clothing donations for our Fall Scarecrow Event! If you have any gently used children’s clothes you are looking to part with — especially sleeper pajamas, long sleeve shirts, and pants — please consider donating them to help us create festive scarecrows for the community to enjoy. For more information or to arrange a donation, please contact Margie Chase at aacountyfarmbureau@yahoo.com. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity! Calendar of EventsJune 6 - MD Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Picnic & Luke Borchelt Concert June 8 - AACFB Board Meeting (Davidsonville, MD) June 12 - Confident & Capable Workshop July 1 - Deadline to Apply - Student Livestock Assistance Grant July 21 - Maryland Ag in the Classroom Educator Workshop August 5 - Arundel Grown August 10 - AACFB Board Meeting (Davidsonville, MD) September 14 - AACFB Board Meeting (Davidsonville, MD) October 12 - AACFB Annual Meeting (Davidsonville, MD) November 14 - Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau Banquet (Deale, MD) Like what we're doing at Farm Bureau?Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau · 3358 Davidsonville Rd · Davidsonville, MD 21035 · USA |
