Queenstown, Maryland (February 22, 2023) – Each year, the Maryland Grain Producers sends an annual report called the “Grain Store” to producers across the state. The 2022-2023 report will be in mailboxes in the coming days! Be sure to read about Maryland grain check-off funded projects, hear from the Utilization Board President, and save the date for the annual Maryland Commodity Classic being held on July 27th, with keynote speaker “The Cow Guy!” Anyone can check out an online version as well as MarylandGrain.org.
In 2022, Maryland grain farmers harvested 62.7 million bushels of corn, 13.2 million bushels of wheat, and 1.3 million bushels of barley. Throughout the year, over 250 people attended the 24th annual Maryland Commodity Classic and congratulated five student scholarship recipients and our 2022 Dr. Miller Awardee, Mr. Mark Fuchs.
The Utilization Board considered a number of grant proposals in January and is very honored to fund 46 grants furthering the mission of improving the profitability of grain farming in Maryland! Grants are used to educate the public about agriculture, build markets for grain, and research top grower priorities. These programs can be read in depth in the Grain Store or on our website.
Lastly, thank you to our 2022 sponsors, we appreciate your support! If you do not receive a copy of the annual report, please contact our team and we would be more than happy to send one your way.
Here is to a prosperous 2023 year for all farmers across the state!
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