MARYLAND'S BEST
Maryland’s Best started in 2004 and is operated by the marketing department at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The goal of the program is to connect consumers with all of our wonderful farmers and watermen and their products.
If you’re someone who is passionate about buying local, this is the place for you.Our website lists all of our participating farms, restaurants that source locally, and tips and ideas on how to eat more locally. We also have Farmers’ Market schedules, a list of CSAs you can join, and recipes! Encourage your favorite farmers or farm stands to register with Maryland’s Best (it’s free!) and always look for the logo when shopping. When you see the Maryland’s Best logo, you will know that you are supporting Maryland businesses.
MARYLAND HORSE INDUSTRY BOARD
The purpose of the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB), as enumerated in Article 2-708.1 of the Annotated Code of Maryland is, taken broadly, to promote equestrian activities and the use of horses for recreation through promotional activities that create awareness and visibility for the equine industry, educational and research projects to benefit the equine industry, and developmental efforts, such as job training programs, facilities planning and export marketing to stimulate the growth of the local horse economy. Moreover, the board serves in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding matters affecting the industry and as the licensing body for Maryland stables. To this end, the Board has a mission that includes regulatory, advisory, promotional, and educational roles.