HANOVER, Md. – Maryland’s agricultural industry leaders will enjoy networking, food and conversation with local, state and national legislators at the 56th annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture gala on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD.
Sponsored by the Maryland Agriculture Council Inc., more than 900 are expected to
attend the premier event where agriculture education grants will be awarded, and
Governor Wes Moore is expected to introduce the state’s Agricultural Hall of Fame
honoree.
“Our mission for this event is to promote our vital and diverse agricultural industry and
educate lawmakers about its importance to every citizen in Maryland,” said Council
President Robert C. “Robbie” Miller. “As farmers, we are proud to produce food, fiber
and fuel. We are proud to create jobs. We are proud to safely sustain and preserve and
protect our land and natural resources. But it takes cooperation, mutual understanding
and respect with our elected officials to keep us viable and strong.”
Gala attendees will enjoy a smorgasbord of Maryland-produced foods and beverages
and will learn and see firsthand the financial commitment that the Council has made to
agriculture education programs across the state.
Several initiatives will be recognized with the awarding of $10,000 in grants to individuals and organizations. The Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame award will be presented to a farm family that has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to agriculture and the community in which they live and work.
Tickets for the event are $100 per person if ordered before January 10, 2026; individual
ticket prices are $130 after January 10 and $150 after February 1, 2026. To order
tickets online, go to 2026 Taste of Maryland Agriculture | Maryland Agriculture Council.
A discounted overnight room block is available at Taste of Maryland Agriculture – Start
your reservation.
Want to see your business or organization’s name in lights at this important event?
Check out our Sponsorship opportunities at Taste of Maryland Agriculture Sponsors.
Want to share your farm’s best food products? Send us a message at
ssummers@comcast.net.
For more information, contact Executive Director Susan Summers at 240-446-3601 or
ssummers@comcast.net.