Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc.

06/16/2026

🍇🌱 Calling all educators! Join us for the next Let’s GRO Educator Workshop: Vines & Vitality on July 21, 2026, at The Vineyard at Dodon in Davidsonville.

Step outside the classroom and into the vineyard as we explore how agriculture can be used as a real world teaching tool. Participants will get a behind the scenes look at modern viticulture, discover how regenerative practices support soil health and biodiversity, and learn how these concepts connect to science, environmental education, history, economics, and more. 🍇🌎

As with all Let’s GRO workshops, you’ll leave with classroom ready resources, standards aligned lessons, agriculturally accurate books, and practical ideas you can use right away. Plus, participants receive approximately $100 in educational resources and can earn MSDE CPD credit.

👉 Register today at MAEFonline.com

06/12/2026

Register here: MAEFonline.com
🔥🌡️ If this heat wave has you dreaming of cooler weather, we have the perfect forecast: crisp September air, green fairways, good friends, and a day spent Playing for a Purpose. ⛳

Join us Wednesday September 9th at the MAEF Scholarship Golf Tournament and cool for birdies, BBQ, and a little friendly competition. Best of all, every swing helps support scholarships for students pursuing careers in agriculture and agricultural education. Thanks to last year’s tournament, MAEF awarded five scholarships to help students grow their futures. 🎓🌱

Whether you’re a scratch golfer, a weekend warrior, or just in it for the food and fun, there’s a spot for you on the course. So start building your team, dust off those clubs, and get ready to enjoy one of the best days of the fall while making a real impact for Maryland students.

06/10/2026

🌾🚜 What a great time at Hereford Ag Day in Baltimore County!

We were excited to join students as they explored agriculture through more than 25 stations and presenters, each highlighting a different aspect of the industry. From hands on activities to career exploration, students had the chance to see just how many opportunities agriculture has to offer.

A big shout out to the organizers, volunteers, and presenters who made this event run so smoothly. It was a fantastic day of learning, discovery, and agricultural fun!

Events like this help students connect classroom learning to real world experiences and show that agriculture is all around us. We were glad to be part of it! 💚

06/09/2026

We bring Ag Education to students all across Maryland. Check out more about our Mobile Science Labs here!

Fairwinds Farm & Stables, which sits on the highest point in Cecil County, features outdoor and indoor riding rings, cross-country jumping course, and 15 acres of woods with riding trails and six pastures.

06/08/2026

🌱🎬 Looking for a different kind of movie night?

Check out The Gardener, an independent film about plants, second chances, and finding your way. After selling out theaters across the country, this inspiring story is coming to homes nationwide for a special virtual screening on June 24 at 7 PM ET. 🌿

Your ticket also includes a live conversation with the cast and director, and a portion of proceeds supports Seed Your Future, helping grow awareness of horticulture and green industry careers.

Grab your popcorn and maybe a houseplant and enjoy a night celebrating the power of plants!

🎟️ Reserve your tickets here: https://watch.eventive.org/…/play/6a206da894f7d77a5e4e5f5d

Something's growing. The Gardener Movie, the independent film selling out theaters across the country, is coming to your homes.

Join us for a one-night nationwide virtual screening on June 24 at 7 PM ET. A story about plants, second chances, and rediscovering yourself. Tickets are $12 and include a live conversation with the cast and director.

20% of proceeds benefit Seed Your Future!

Reserve your tickets here: https://watch.eventive.org/thegardenermovie/play/6a206da894f7d77a5e4e5f5d

06/05/2026

🌾🚜 Ag careers were front and center at Leonardtown Middle School Ag Day!

We were excited to join more than 300 seventh grade students as they explored the many opportunities available in agriculture. From hands on experiences to career conversations, students learned that agriculture includes science, technology, business, communications, natural resources, and so much more.

This event was made possible through a great partnerships between the Tri County Council, St. Mary’s County Public Schools career counselors, 4-H, SMADC, and more community partners committed to helping students explore their futures.

We love seeing students discover new possibilities and make connections between their interests and the wide world of agriculture. The future is bright in Southern Maryland!

06/03/2026

🎨🌾 Celebrating creativity through the Colors of Agriculture Art Contest!

Our June winner is Lillian, an 11th grader from Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their artwork features a beautiful farm scene, highlighting growing and the dedication that goes into producing the food, fiber, and resources we rely on every day. 🌱🚜

As summer gets underway, fields and farms across Maryland are busy growing crops and preparing for the harvest seasons ahead. Lillian’s artwork captures the growth and promise that make this time of year so exciting in agriculture.

Congratulations, Lillian, and thank you for sharing your creativity with us this June!

06/01/2026

🌾🚜 Ag careers were on full display at Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Ag Day!

We joined more than 300 students from grades 4 through 8 from across the Lower Eastern Shore for a day of career exploration and hands on learning. Students had the opportunity to meet professionals and discover how their interests can connect to future careers.

We loved sharing the many opportunities available in agriculture, from animal science and environmental careers to technology, communications, and everything in between. Events like this help students see that agriculture is a diverse industry with a place for everyone.

A big thank you to Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore for bringing students and industry professionals together for such a valuable experience. The future of Maryland agriculture is bright! 💚

05/30/2026

🍎🌾 From learning to teaching!

Recently, we worked with 11th grade students in the Teacher Academy of Maryland program, helping them discover how agriculture can be used as a teaching tool in any classroom. Those future educators put their lessons into action!

Using resources like the USA Commodity Map and focusing on the food we eat every day, students learn lessons that connected agriculture to real life. From where food comes from to the many products grown across our state, they can help younger students see agriculture in a whole new way. 🌱🗺️🍎

It was exciting to watch these future teachers build confidence and bring agriculture into the classroom. We are proud of the work they did and can’t wait to see where their teaching journeys take them next!

05/28/2026

🌾🚜 Agriculture careers were on full display at Central Middle School in Anne Arundel County today!

With more than 1,000 students and over 100 presenters, this career exploration event gave students a chance to learn about a wide variety of future pathways. We enjoyed working with 8th grade students and sharing how agriculture connects to careers in science, technology, communications, animal care, environmental stewardship, business, and so much more. 🌱

One of our favorite parts of these events is watching students discover that agriculture is much bigger than they imagined. The future of Maryland agriculture is bright, and it starts with helping students explore the opportunities available to them today!