The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is delighted to announce that nominations for the prestigious 2023-2024 Washington County Farm of the Year are now being accepted.
Donor Name: Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development
State: Maryland
County: Washington County (MD)
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 09/22/2023
Details:
Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all farms primarily located in the County on five or more acres of land.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, entrants must meet the following criteria:
- Operate a farm or agricultural business or know a farm or agricultural business primarily located in Washington County, Maryland.
- Include the principal farm operator/owner and the farm must be on at least five acres of agriculturally zoned land and have been in business for a minimum of five years.
- Complete and submit an application by September 22, 2023
- Be available for judging September 25-29, 2023
- Attend an awards ceremony in October 2024 to be recognized by the Washington County Board of County Commissioners (the specific date will be determined later).
For more information, visit Washington County.