Frederick County Office of Agriculture / Homegrown Frederick

08/31/2026

📣Last Chance to apply to the County's Ag Preservation Installment Purchase Program!

🔗Find out more information on the website: https://agriculture.frederickcountymd.gov/198/Installment-Purchase-Program-IPP

08/29/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of joining the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce for the end of summer business card exchange at Hawkins Landscaping.

It’s always a fun evening filled with connection and conversation. This year was extra special as we bid farewell to Chamber President and CEO, Rick Weldon.

Rick, The Office of Ag wishes you the best in your retirement! We have enjoyed working with you and sharing an office building and hope you get to enjoy a little relaxation in your future.

08/28/2026

🥂Cheers to 50 Years!🍷

Half a century ago, Jack and Lucille Aellen purchased a dairy farm in Mount Airy from a strict Baptist family. Today, that land has been transformed into one of the

08/27/2026

We were honored to celebrate an incredible milestone with Linganore Winecellars—50 years in business! 🍷🍇🎉

For five decades, Linganore Winecellars has been a part of Maryland’s agricultural and wine community, creating exceptional wines, welcoming visitors, and continuing to grow its roots right here in Frederick County. 🌱🍷

Congratulations on 50 years of excellence, innovation, and dedication to Maryland agriculture and the wine industry! 🥂 Join Linganore Winecellars for their 50th Anniversary Summer Bash this Saturday, August 29th!

From wine tastings and vineyard hikes to pony rides, vendors, and a mobile game truck, there’s something for everyone throughout the day. 🍷🌿🐴🎮

🎶 Don’t head home when the daytime activities wrap up! Stick around on the lawn for live music from Wild Aster from 5:30–7:30 PM. Grab a fresh glass of wine, relax, and keep the celebration going! 🍷✨

📅 Saturday, August 29th
🎉 Linganore Winecellars 50th Anniversary Summer Bash

🎟️ Get the full schedule and event details through the link in their bio!

08/26/2026

🐕🌾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾❤️

Today we’re celebrating the four-legged farmhands who are an important part of life in agriculture! From herding livestock and protecting animals to keeping watch over the farm, farm dogs have some pretty big jobs—and they do it all with plenty of tail wags along the way. 🐄🐑🚜

Whether they’re hard at work or taking a well-deserved nap in the barn, these pups are part of the farm family! 🐶💚

📸 We want to see your farm pup! Share a photo of your four-legged helper and tag us so we can celebrate them, too!

08/26/2026

The Great Frederick Fair is almost here!

First and foremost we are excited about the 2026 Ag Awards Presentation on September 18th at 7pm. Join us to find out who the Farm Family, Ag Business, Ag Advocate, and Young Farmer of the Year are!

We also love connecting with ag businesses and farmers throughout the week. If you see the team around the fairgrounds, be sure to say hi, or if you'd like to schedule a meeting while you're there, reach out to [email protected]!

Learn more about where you can find us during the fair: https://agriculture.frederickcountymd.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/36

08/24/2026

Our celebrations continue with Melissa Aellen, Director of Winery Operations at Simple Theory Wine Co and Linganore Winecellars!

"Melissa didn’t grow up imagining herself as a winemaker. In fact, she rarely saw women in those roles at all. Without visible role models, she didn’t even realize winemaking was an option. What she did know was that she wanted to work alongside her dad every day." Read more: https://agriculture.frederickcountymd.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/37

08/21/2026

🍦🐄 A scoop of summer! ☀️

As part of this summer’s Maryland Ice Cream Trail, we’ve been making our way around to some of the amazing local creameries in our area!

This past week, we stopped by Moo Cow Creamery for a scoop of their fresh-made ice cream—and let’s just say, it was the perfect way to enjoy a summer day! 🍨💛

If you didn’t get a chance to visit Moo Cow during the Ice Cream Trail, there’s still time to grab a scoop! 🙌

Support local agriculture, visit a local creamery, and treat yourself to some delicious, fresh-made ice cream. 🍦🌱

Because there’s always room for one more scoop! 😉

08/20/2026

🌸💐 Bring a Little Bit of the Farm Home! 💐🌸

Looking for beautiful, locally grown flowers? 🌿 Meet Glade-Link Farm, a local Frederick County farm bringing fresh, seasonal blooms to the community! 🌼

From colorful bouquets to gorgeous flowers grown right here in our community, Glade-Link Farm is a perfect reminder that local agriculture has so much more than what meets the eye! 🌻

Stop by and pick up a beautiful bouquet while supporting Frederick County agriculture! ❤️

📍 Find Glade-Link Farm at the Field Fresh Farmers Market and bring a little local color home with you!

🌸 Buy local. Support local. Bloom local. 🌸

08/19/2026

🍦☀️ The Ice Cream Trail may be over, but there’s still time for a scoop! 🍨

This summer, we had the chance to hit the Maryland Ice Cream Trail, and this past week we stopped by Rocky Point Creamery to grab a scoop of their fresh-made ice cream! 🐄🥛

There’s nothing quite like enjoying a scoop made fresh with local farm ingredients—and Rocky Point definitely delivered! 🍦❤️

🍨 Missed them during the Ice Cream Trail? Don’t worry! There’s still time to stop by, grab a scoop, and enjoy a taste of local agriculture.

So grab your friends, bring the family, and treat yourself to some fresh, local ice cream! 🍦🌾