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Table of Contents

Event Sponsors Page 2

MDA Marketing Staff Page 8

Maryland Map Page 9

Product List 0

Seasonal Harvest Charts Page 11

Translation Chart – “Pecks to Pounds” Page 12

GAP/GHP Information Page 14

Growers, Producers, and Food Processors Page 15

Buyers and Distributors Page 47

Additional Attendees Page 82

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MDA Marketing Staff

Theresa Brophy, Director of International Marketing

Phone: 410-841-5781 [email protected]

Steve Connelly, Agricultural Marketing Specialist – Crop Insurance


Shelby Watson Hampton, Agricultural Marketing Specialist – Farmer’s Markets


Karen Fedor, Senior Agricultural Marketing Specialist – Farm to School


Mae Johnson, Ag Mediation


Donna Hill, Administrative Assistant


Mark Powell, Chief of Marketing


Stone Slade, Agricultural Marketing Specialist – Maryland’s Best


mailto:[email protected]

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Maryland Map

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Product List

Many farmers grow a variety of fruits and vegetables. Below is a list of typical Maryland products.

Apples Apricots Arugula Asian Pears Asparagus Beets Blackberries Blueberries Bok Choy Boysenberries Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Cantaloupes Carrots Cauliflower Celery Cherries Collards Cucumbers Currants Daikon

Edamame Soybeans Eggplant Endive Grapes Green Beans Green Onions Green Peppers Hot Peppers Kale Leeks Lettuce Lima Beans Melons Mushrooms Mustard Greens Nectarines Okra Onions Parsnips Peaches Pears Peas

Persimmons Plums Potatoes Radishes Raspberries Rhubarb Rutabagas Salad Greens Shallots Spinach Sprouts Squash Strawberries Sweet Corn Sweet Peppers Sweet Potatoes Swiss Chard Tomatillos Tomatoes Turnips Watermelons Zucchini

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Fruits in Season Vegetables in Season

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Translation Chart “Pecks to Pounds”

Commodity Unit Approximate Net Weight U.S. Metric Pounds Kilograms Apples bushel 48 21.8 loose pack 38-42 17.2-19.1 tray pack 40-45 18.1-19.1 cell pack 37-41 16.8-18.6 Asparagus crate 30 13.6 Beans bushel 56-60 25.4-27.2 Blackberries 12, 1/2-pint basket 6 2.7 Broccoli wirebound crate 20-25 9.1-11.3 Brussel sprouts ctn, loose pack 25 11.3 Butter block 55,68 25,30.9 Cabbage open mesh bag 50 22.7 flat crate (1 3/4 bu) 50-60 22.7-27.2 ctn, place pack 53 24 Cantaloupes crate 40 18.1 Carrots film plastic bags, mesh sacks, and cartons holding 48 1lb. film bags 55 24.9 Cauliflower WGA crate 50-60 22.7-27.2 Celery crate 60 27.2 Cherries lug 20 9.1 Corn wirebound crate 50 22.7 ctn, packed 5oz ears 50 22.7 Cucumbers bushel 48 21.8 Eggplant bushel 33 15 Eggs average size, case, 30 doz. 47 21.3 Garlic ctn of 12 cubes or 12 film bag pkgs, 12 cloves each 10 4.5 Grapes Eastern, 12-qt basket 20 9.1 Western, lug 28 12.7 Western, 4-basket crate 20 9.1 Honey gallon 11.84 5.4 Honeydew melons 2/3 ctn 28-32 12.7-14.5 Kale ctn or crate 25 11.3 Lettuce carton packed, 24 43-52 19.5-23.6 Lettuce, greenhouse 24-qt basket 10 4.5 Milk gallon 8.6 3.9 Onions dry, sack 50 22.7 green, bunched, ctn 12-doz. 10-16 4.5-7.3

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Translation Chart, Cont. “Pecks to Pounds”

Commodity Unit Approximate Net Weight U.S. Metric Pounds Kilograms Peaches bushel 48 21.8 2 layer ctn or lug 22 10 3/4-bu, ctn crate 38 17.2 Pears bushel 50 22.7 Peas unshelled, bushel 28-30 12.7-13.6 Peppers bushel 25-30 11.3-13.6 Plums ctn or lug 28 12.7 1/2-bu basket 30 13.6 Potatoes bushel 60 27.2 barrel 165 74.8 box 50 22.7 Raspberries 1/2-pt baskets 6 2.7 Spinach bushel 18-20 8.2-9.1 Strawberries 24-qt crate 36 16.3 12-qt crate Sweet potatoes bushel 55 24.9 crate 50 22.7 Tomatoes crate 60 22.7 lug box 32 14.5 2-layer flat 21 9.5 Tomatoes, greenhouse 12-qt basket 20 9.1 Turnips without tops, mesh sack 50 22.7 bunched, crate 70-80 31.8-36.3 Watermelons melons of average or medium size 25 11.3

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GAP/GHP Certification

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP)

The Maryland Department of Agriculture offers two GAP and GHP certification programs for fruit and vegetable producers and packers. The goal of both GAPs and GHPs is to reduce the risk of microbial contamination of fresh fruits and vegetables and the standards are based on the Food and Drug Administration’s Guidance to Industry. There is no way to guarantee that everything we grow and consume is free of microbial contamination, however, the risk can be reduced if preventative steps are taken during production, harvest and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables on the farm and in packing houses.

USDA GAP Certified and USDA Harmonized GAP Certified: To meet the requirements of buyers for GAP certification, the farm or business must complete a successful audit of its operation conducted by MDA’s Food Quality Assurance Program to determine compliance with Good Agricultural Practices and/or Good Handling Practices. The program is conducted through a cooperative agreement with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Successful completion of the audit and certification by USDA provides national recognition for producers to the many buyers now requiring audits for compliance to the GAP guidelines.

MDA State GAP: MDA’s Food Quality Assurance Program also offers a Maryland GAP program geared towards producers not required to have certification by their buyers. This program is to assist producers selling directly to consumers or in other ways not requiring audited compliance with a GAP/GHP program. Funding for this program is provided through a Specialty Crop grant from USDA and is offered to producers at no cost.

Cost-share program for USDA Compliance Audits

As an incentive for more farmers and packers to participate, the MDA has a cost-share program to help with the certification costs. For funds to be awarded, the USDA audit must be approved and payment verified. USDA audits are offered through the MDA’s Food Quality Assurance Program through a cooperative agreement with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.

For questions on the above programs, please contact:

Deanna Baldwin, Food Quality Assurance Program

410-841-5769 or [email protected]

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Growers, Producers, and Processors

Aliabaad Farm Heavens Garden, LLC

Apex Bee Company HEX Ferments

Artisanal Provisions Homestead Farms

Aunt Linda's Gluten Free Bakery Hummingbird Farms, Inc.

Bartenfelder Farms Koinonia Organic Farm

Baywater Greens, LLC L & M Hoppin Fun Rabbitry

Blades Orchard Land's End Farm

Butler Farms, Inc. Luke's Premier Foods, LLC

Caprikorn Farms, LLC Madhouse Oysters

CASCO Distributors Inc/DBA Nuts To You Manokin Specialty Cookie Co, LLC

Cedar Run Farms Maple Lawn Turkey Farm

Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company Maryland Farm to Table

Chesapeake Greenhouse, LLC Miller Farms

Chicone Farms My Nature

Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm Old Line Custom Meat Company

Choptank Oyster Co Old Line Farms

Chouquette Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery

Coastal Growers Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery

Colora Orchards R B Savage and Sons Farm, LLC.

Congressional Seafood Co. Schroll's Gourmet Foods

Cottingham Farm, LLC Seaberry Farm

Cow Creek Farms Seed of Life Nurseries, Inc

Crow Vineyard & Winery Shepherds Manor Creamery, LLC

Deception Salsa, LLC Shlagel Farms

Far Eastern Shore Winery Shore Thing Shellfish, LLC

Faulkner Branch Cidery & Distilling Co., LLC Somerset Bay Foods

Fenugreen Specialty Food Dynamics, LLC

Fox Meadow Cucumbers Two Oceans True Foods, Inc.

Grand View Farm Uncle Jon's Soap

Great Shoals Winery Waltz Family Farm

Green Bird Farms

Habanera Farm, LLC

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Aliabaad Farm www.aliabaad.com

Ali Mohadjer, Owner

4040 Mills Road

Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782

Washington County

301-432-6863

[email protected]

Business Description: We are year around farm, growing fresh produce, raising free range layers, Grass

fed and Grass finish Beef, Goat, and Sheep. We offer three type of CSA program: 22 weeks, 16 weeks,

and 12 weeks. We have farm market at the farm and open 6 days per week. Additionally we offer our

Hardtop Canopy for weddings and cooperate events.

Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Organic Exempt,

Food Quality Programs: Maryland Egg Quality Assurance

Desired Markets: Farm Stands and/or Farmers' Market, Grocery Chains, Institutions (Hospitals, Schools,

etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Apricots, Asparagus, Beets , Bok Choy , Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage,

Cantaloupes, Cauliflower, Celery, Cherries , Cucumbers , Eggplant , Figs, Green Beans, Green Onions,

Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale , Lettuce, Melons , Okra, Onions, Pears, Potatoes, Radishes, Rhubarb,

Salad Greens , Spinach, Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelons, Zucchini, Beef, Goat,

Lamb, Eggs

Apex Bee Company www.apexbeecompany.com

Don John, Apiary Manager

PO Box 7463

Baltimore, Maryland 21227

Baltimore County

410-404-1968

[email protected]

Business Description: All Natural and Chemical Free Beekeeping, Honey and Hive Products.

Farming Practices: Chemical free beekeeping


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Honey and Hive Products

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Artisanal Provisions Jason Howe, Co-Owner

103 Redland Boulevard

Rockville, Maryland 20890

Montgomery County

973-879-8539

[email protected]

Business Description: Artisanal Provisions is a provider of locally sourced, locally produced edibles. We

began by representing Meatcrafters sausages out of Landover, Maryland. We began by representing

Meatcrafters Sausages out of Landover, Maryland and Infusion Hot Sauces from Rockville, Maryland. We

are in talks to begin carrying sauces, jams, and marinades from Two Acre Farm, based in Keymar,

Maryland. We are currently looking to distribute new and established edible products from local

craftsmen. We currently operate within the DC metro area and are looking to expand to Baltimore and

New York soon.

Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured

Food Quality Programs: USDA Inspection (Beef, Pork, Poultry)


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Beef, Chicken, Duck, Gamebird, Lamb, Pork, Turkey

Aunt Linda's Gluten Free Bakery Lynn Martin, Owner

12239 Ashton Road

Clear Springs, MD 21722

Washington County

301-842-2359

[email protected]

Business Description: Homemade treats without the wheat. Dedicated facility to gluten free. Bread,

rolls, cakes, pies, muffins, and cookies. We use no wheat to avoid contamination.

Desired Markets: Institutions (Hospitals, Schools, etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Bread, rolls, cakes, pies, muffins, and cookies

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Bartenfelder Farms Joe Bartenfelder Jr., Operator

4110 Payne Road

Preston, MD 21655

Caroline County

443-845-1830

[email protected]

Business Description: Wide range vegetable operation producing yellow and white sweet corn and leafy

greens including collards and kale. Supplying to direct farm markets and have enough quantity to supply

wholesale.

Farming Practices: Conventional

Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Beets, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Collards, Cucumbers, Daikon, Eggplant, Green Onions,

Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, Melons, Mustard Greens, Rutabagas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Swiss

Chard, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelons, Zucchini

Baywater Greens, LLC

www.baywatergreens.com

Andy Holloway, Owner

27616 Little Lane

Salisbury, MD 21801

Wicomico County

443-783-4185

[email protected]

Business Description: Baywater Greens is a hydroponic farm that specializes in growing leafy greens 365

days a year. We grow many varieties of specialty lettuces, micro greens and herbs. Our green houses

are climate controlled allowing us to grow consistent quality produce and avoid using pesticides. We

harvest and pack all of our green house products with the roots still attached to ensure a long shelf life.

We are a family owned 6th generation farm deeply rooted in Eastern Shore Agriculture. In the summer

months, we grow heirloom field crops including heirloom beefsteak and cherry tomatoes.




etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Arugula, Blackberries, Carrots, Eggplant, Green Peppers, Lettuce, Melons, Sprouts,

Squash, Strawberries, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Zucchini, Herbs, Cherry Tomaotes

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Blades Orchard www.bladesorchard.com

Stephen Blades, Owner

4822 Preston Road

Federalsburg, MD 21632

Caroline County

410-829-3292

[email protected]

Business Description: Beautiful orchard with 35 varieties of peaches and 27 varieties of apples. We also

have small berries and have recently include cherries and apricots. The farm also grows a wide variety

of vegetables. We plant new orchards each year to expand our varieties and overall production. We

currently work with grocers, restaurants, and large produce stands through our wholesale division. We

also participate with six large farmers markets that help drive our customers to our wholesale accounts

in the area.

Farming Practices: Integrated Pest Management


Desired Markets: Farm Stands and/or Farmers' Market, Grocery Chains, Restaurants

Products Available: Apples, Apricots, Arugula, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts,

Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Cauliflower, Cherries, Collards, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Green

Peppers, Kale, Lettuce, Melons, Nectarines, Peaches, Peas, Plums, Radishes, Spinach, Squash,

Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Zucchini

Butler Farms, Inc. Alan Butler, Co-Owner

4461 Shelltown Road

Marion Station, MD 21838

Somerset County

443-783-3260

[email protected]

Business Description: Butler Farms is a family owned and operated business located in Shelltown,

Maryland, on the lower Eastern Shore. We specialize in tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, eggplant,

and peppers. Specifically, we grow Roma, grape, cherry, and several varieties of round tomatoes. Bell

peppers and a variety of specialty and hot peppers are also produced. Altogether we grow

approximately 100 acres of various plastic culture, irrigated vegetables. We also grow wheat, field corn

and soybeans. Our season usually begins July 1st and finishes up in early October. We stand behind

our products and work hard to make sure our customers are completely satisfied.



Desired Markets: Farm Stands and/or Farmers' Market, Grocery Chains

Products Available: Cantaloupes, Eggplant, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, MelonsSweet Peppers,

Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Watermelons

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Caprikorn Farms, LLC www.kidslovegoatmilk.com

Alice Orzechowski, Owner

20312 Townsend Rd.

Gapland, Maryland 21779

Washington County

301-304-4803

[email protected]

Business Description: At Caprikorn Farm we start with our best tasting goat milk, from goats allowed to

browse as nature intended. This natural diet produces milk of exceptional flavor – perfect for cheese.

Our raw goat milk ceddar cheese (plain and flavored) is literally hand made in small batches in the

tradition of the best artisanal farmstead cheeses. we are Maryland’s first On Farm Home Licensed Goat

Cheese Processor.

Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured,


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Cheese

CASCO Distributors Inc/DBA Nuts To You Mark Stephenson, President

P.O. Box 1102

Salisbury, Maryland 21802

Wicomico County

410-726-1603

[email protected]

Business Description: We are growers of peanuts and pecans. We also partner with other nut growers in

the US. We produce Clinger's Natural brand nut butters. Our line includes 11 all natural butters that are

created only through roasting and grinding the nuts. We also produce 16 assorted nut mixes that include

glazed, raw and spicy flavors. We sell our products in farmer's markets in MD, DE and DC and we also

wholesale to grocers and specialty retailers. We are a family business operating in Salisbury , MD. We

are seeking larger opportunities this year and are positioned for more growth.



etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Peanuts, Pecans, Clinger's Natural brand Nut Butters , Clinger's Natural brand nuts

and nut mixes.

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Cedar Run Farms www.cedarruncattle.com

Lew Dodd, Owner

320 John Powell Rd.

Sudlersville, MD 21668

Queen Annes County

410-556-6728

[email protected]

Business Description: Grass fed beef, naturally fed hogs, free range poulty, fresh brown eggs

Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured


Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions (Hospitals, Schools, etc.)

Products Available: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Turkey, Eggs,

Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company www.cbrccoffee.com

Michael Galvin, Chief Operating Officer

2100 Concord Blvd., Suite J

Crofton, MD 21114

Anne Arundel County

410-454-0102

[email protected]

Business Description: Specialty Coffee Wholesaler. We roast, package and distribute all of our coffee

and also distribute a broad range of tea, allied products and coffee brewing equipment.

Farming Practices: Certified Organic,

Food Quality Programs: USDA GAP/GHP Certification


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Roasted coffee, Whole bean and ground, brewed coffee by the cup

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Chesapeake Greenhouse, LLC www.wegrowlettuce.com

John Maniscalco, Owner

830 Hall Road

Sudlersville, MD 21668

Queen Annes County

410-205-2460

[email protected]

Business Description: Chesapeake Greenhouse is a local commercial greenhouse located in Queen

Anne's County, Maryland. We grow 10 varieties of Lettuces and 9 types of Herbs. Our greenhouse is

24,000 square feet. We have 42,000 heads of lettuce growing in different stages of production. We grow

and sell lettuce all year long. We pick fresh lettuce every day. We pick and deliver fresh lettuce and

herbs in our refrigerated delivery trucks. Contact us for our delivery schedule in your area.

Farming Practices: Hydroponic

Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions (Hospitals, Schools, etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Lettuce, Salad Greens, Boston Lettuce, Spring Mix, Lettuce Bouquet, Red and Green

Oakleaf, Red Frissee, Red Lollo Rosa, Romaine, Red and Green French Crisp. Chives, Garlic Chives, Mint,

Greek Oregano, Italian Basil, Lime Basil, Thai Basil, Cilantro & Dill.

Chicone Farms John Brinsfield, Owner

4928 Chicone Rd.

Vienna, MD 21869

Dorchester County

410-376-3811

[email protected]

Business Description: 2014 Sweetpotatoes, 2015 Asparagus. Have grown 1.5 million # hot cherry

peppers in past, will grow again w/contract.


Desired Markets: Grocery Chains

Products Available: Sweet Potatoes

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Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm Mark Mills, Owner

19722 Teakwood Circle

Germantown, MD 20874

Montgomery County

571-271-2686

[email protected]

Business Description: Chocolates and Tomatoes is a market farm producing market vegetables and hops

with no pesticides in a sustainable manner. We also produce a wide variety of hand made chocolates

with only the finest, fair trade cocoa.

Farming Practices: sustainable, pesticide free

Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification,


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Arugula, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cantaloupes, Carrots,

Cauliflower, Collards, Cucumbers, Daikon, Eggplant, Endive, Garlic, Green Beans, Green Onions, Hot

Peppers, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Melons, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Potatoes,

Radishes, Rutabagas, Salad Greens, Shallots, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Peppers, Sweet

Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini

Choptank Oyster Co www.choptanksweets.com

Kevin McClarren, GM

6035 Castle Haven Rd

Cambridge, MD 21613

Dorchster County

410-221-7900

[email protected]

Business Description: Maryland's longest running oyster farm

Farming Practices: Aquaculture

Food Quality Programs:

Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Restaurants

Products Available: Oysters

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Chouquette www.chouquette.us

Sarah Dwyer, Owner

11404 Newport Mill Rd.

Silver Spring, MD 20902

Montgomery County

301-651-4442

[email protected]

Business Description: Sarah Dwyer, owner Chouquette Artisan Chocolates and Confections, left the

business world for a year at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and learned how to make European-style, soft and

flavorful caramels. Using real ingredients: sugar, local butter and cream with natural infusions of

balsamic caramel, raspberry, vanilla beans and single origin coffee beans, she creates confections with

family-owned Fair-Trade Guittard chocolate. Decorating each piece with colored cocoa butter, or edible

gold dust, Chouquette chocolates are as beautiful as they are delicious.


Products Available: Chocolates and Caramels

Coastal Growers www.coastalgrowers.com

Will Hales, Partner

1320 Robins Avenue

Salisbury, MD 21804

Wicomico County

410-726-9105

[email protected]

Business Description: Commercial vegetable grower/shipper specializing in seedless watermelons


Food Quality Programs: Primus GFS Certification


Products Available: Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelons

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Colora Orchards www.coloraorchards.com

Steve Balderston, Owner

1265 Colora Road

Colora, MD 21917

Cecil County

410-658-4622

[email protected]

Business Description: Primarily wholesale peach and apple packaging, fresh market facility with markets

in Baltimore-Washington Corridors and Philadelphia-Wilmington corridors. We also deliver to fruit and

vegetable stands, providing fresh apple cider, peaches and apples packed to specification.


Food Quality Programs: USDA GAP/GHP Certification


Products Available: Apples, Peaches

Congressional Seafood Co. www.congressionalseafood.com

Kelly Morris, Marketing Rep.

7901 Oceano Avenue

Jessup, Maryland 20794

Howard County

703-307-3944

[email protected]

Business Description: Congressional Seafood Co., located in Jessup, Maryland and conveniently situated

along the I-95 corridor, is considered one of the mid-Atlantic region’s best suppliers of top quality

seafood from around the globe. Their buyers source only the finest seafood products and have

developed long-standing relationships with fishermen and producers enabling them to buy much of

their product directly from the people catching the fish, and thus providing the freshest products to

local chefs and restaurants.


Products Available: We'll be serving and educating chefs and consumers about the invasive wild blue

catfish taking over the Chesapeake Bay by encouraging them to try the tasty white fish that is very

similar to rockfish and is a current threat to the Bay and it's rockfish and crab populations because of its

invasive nature and exponential growth that threatens the local ecosystem.

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Cottingham Farm, LLC www.cottinghamfarm.com

Cleo Braver, Owner/Farmer

28038 Goldsborough Neck Road

Easton, MD 21601

Talbot County

443-463-1298

[email protected]

Business Description: We grow USDA-certified organic vegetables and herbs, as well as pastured

woodlot heritage pork, at Cottingham Farm in Talbot County, Maryland. Our customers include grocers

and restaurants on the Eastern Shore, Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington and surrounding areas. We

also sell direct to the public through a year-round CSA program and at our year-round indoor retail

market at Easton Market Square every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic


Products Available: Arugula, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Collards,

Cucumbers, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Green Beans, Hot Peppers, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Parsnips,

Radishes, Salad Greens, Spinach, SquashSweet Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes,

Turnips, Zucchini, Pork

Cow Creek Farms www.cowcreekfarms.com

Jason Miller, Owner

7606 McCarron Ct.

Hanover, MD 21076

Anne Arundel County

757-270-0339

[email protected]

Business Description: We bring fresh sustainably grown pecans from our family farm, located in the

heart of the Neosho River Valley of Oklahoma, to Maryland for processing and packaging.

Farming Practices: We use cattle for grass management and fertilizer throughout the groves.


Products Available: Raw Pecans

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Crow Vineyard & Winery www.crowfarmmd.com

Jennifer Howard, Sales

12441 Vansants Corner Rd.

Kennedyville, Maryland 21645

Kent County

302-304-0551

[email protected]

Business Description: Crow Farm is a 365 acre working farm that has been in the Crow family for 3

generations. There are 3 aspects to their business: farmstay B&B, grass-fed Angus, and Vineyard and

Winery. The Crows are committed to ensuring that the public has an opportunity to see firsthand via

agrotourism the strengths and challenges of farming. Their commitment to quality winemaking has led

them to win a variety of medals for their wines. They take pride in all aspects of their farming business

including grape growing, making wine and welcoming the public.


Desired Markets: Restaurants

Products Available: Beef, Premium dry style wines

Deception Salsa, LLC www.deceptionsalsa.com

Chad Houck, Owner

1708 Peartree Lane

Crofton, MD 21114

Anne Arundel County

410-353-2861

[email protected]

Business Description: Deception Salsa™, GMO-free and gluten-free, was born from a secret family

recipe. As thousands of fans nationwide can attest, they start sweet and then shift to the heat.

Deception Salsa exclusively uses whole, fresh peppers for heat. No frozen or canned peppers in any of

our products. What’s more, no salt or water is used as an ingredient. Deception Salsa comes in seven

unique flavors– ranging from mild to wild – ideal for all palates. New products for 2015 include a

Medium Pineapple and a Spicy Bacon Salsa!

Farming Practices: We purchase 100% All Natural peppers and Tomatoes.


Products Available: 100% All Natural, GMO & Gluten Free Salsas. Girly Girl - Mild Tomato Salsa Entice -

Medium Black Bean and Corn Salsa (award winning) Aloha - Medium Pineapple Salsa Tease - Medium

Tomato Salsa (award winning) Oink - Spicy Bacon Salsa Insanity - Hot Tomato

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Far Eastern Shore Winery www.fareasternshorewinery.com

Tien-Seng Chiu, Owner

P.O. Box 747

Easton, MD 21601

Talbot County

410-829-5305

[email protected]

Business Description: Fruit and Wine blends produced in Maryland

Farming Practices: We're producing wines from outsourced grapes


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Wine

Faulkner Branch Cidery & Distilling Co., LLC www.Faulknerbranch.com

Lynda Blades, Managing Partner

4822 Preston Road


Caroline County

410-829-0334

[email protected]

Business Description: Start-up Hard Cider and Distilling company on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Using fruit exclusively from Blades Orchard, we will promote Hard Apple Cider in four varieties. Look

for Tax Ditch Green Hard Apple Cider plus The Jungle, Marshy Hope, and Headwaters! During 2015, we

will begin distillation of peaches and other fruits.

Farming Practices: Integrated Pest Management


Products Available: Apples

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Fenugreen www.fenugreen.com

Swaroop Samant, Founder

9110 Red Branch Road Suites O & P

Columbia, MD 21045

Howard County

424-260-3368

[email protected]

Business Description: FreshPaper helps consumers, retailers and farmers reduce food waste, naturally.

Infused with organic spices, one FreshPaper sheet is simply dropped into fridge drawers, bags and

cartons to keep fruits & vegetables fresh for up to 2 – 4x longer. FreshPaper is recyclable, biodegradable

and compostable. This patented & award-winning product has been featured by The New York Times,

The Washington Post, CNN, The Today Show, Oprah, and Forbes since its launch at a farmer's market.

Today, FreshPaper is shipped to farmers and families in 35+ countries and retailers nationwide including

Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Stop & Shop.

Farming Practices: Certified Organic



etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: FreshPaper

Fox Meadow Cucumbers Paul Spies, Owner / Sales Manager

11138 Three Bridge Branch Road

Cordova, MD 21625

Talbot County

410-829-2902

[email protected]

Business Description: Fox Meadow is a family farm located near Easton, MD. We produce

English/European cucumbers, with the ability to produce ~600 cases (12 cucumbers per case) per week.

Our production is year round with deliver available within 250 miles.



Desired Markets: Grocery Chains, Institutions (Hospitals, Schools, etc.)

Products Available: Cucumbers, English/European Cucumbers

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Grand View Farm www.grandviewfarming.com

Nick Bailey, Chief Grass Grower

1939 High Point Road

Forest Hill, MD 21050

Harford County

410-937-2221

[email protected]

Business Description: GVF is a biodiverse, multi-species, pasture-based farm that is focused on

organically grown, GMO-free, nutrient dense food that is produced in a way that simultaneously heals

the land. Our grass fed only cattle are rotated around the pastures followed by our egg layer chickens in

a symbiotic, soil-building relationship that mimics nature. Rotated like the cattle and chickens, our pigs

lightly disturb the woodland floor, trim the brush and fertilize the ground. The broiler chickens are in

floor-less "chicken tractors" that moved daily to a fresh patch of pasture grass.

Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Non-GMO, biodiverse, rotational grazing

Food Quality Programs: Rabbit and Poultry On-Farm Slaughter/Processing Program, Maryland Egg

Quality Assurance, USDA Inspection (Beef, Pork, Poultry)


Products Available: Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cantaloupes, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Green Onions, Green

Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Onions, Potatoes, Salad Greens, Squash, Sweet

Peppers, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Eggs, Backyard Chicken Coop Rental

Great Shoals Winery www.greatshoals.com

Matt Cimino, Owner / Winemaker

14526 New Hampshire Ave


Montgomery County

301-706-7568

[email protected]

Business Description: Great Shoals Winery partners with local orchards and vineyards to source grapes,

apples, pears, peaches, and other fruits to produce award winning hard cider, fruit wine, traditional

wine, and sparking wine. Our winery and tasting room is located at Heyser Farm on New Hampshire

Avenue, just seven miles north of Washington, DC. Visit our tasting room Thursday through Saturday

11AM to 6PM. Maryland wholesale distribution is available through the winery. Virginia and DC

distribution is available through Siema Wines of Virginia. Contact us for wholesale case and keg pricing.



Products Available: Wine and Hard Cider

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Green Bird Farms Kim Gough, Owner

5431 Lineboro Road East

Manchester, Maryland 21102

Carroll County

410-458-3706

[email protected]

Business Description: Growing new producer of Raspberries, Blackberries, Aronia, Blueberries, Goji

Berries. We also grow heirloom and conventional tomatoes, kale, and cut flowers.

Farming Practices: using organic methods working towards getting certification



etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Asparagus, Blackberries, Blueberries, Hot Peppers, Kale, Raspberries, Rhubarb,

Strawberries, Tomatoes

Habanera Farm, LLC www.habanerafarm.com

Henriette den Ouden, Owner

2916 Whitehaven Road

Tyaskin, MD 21865

Wicomico County

410-873-2953

[email protected]

Business Description: Habanera Farm grows superior quality herbs to create tasty teas for customers

looking for health and enjoyment. We set high standards for growing and processing while exceeding

safety standards. Habanera Farm is the first licensed herbal tea processor and producer in Maryland.

Herbal teas are created by combining high quality farm grown herbs with or without the addition of

imported organic fair trade teas or herbs from other regions. We have been growing and blending since

2007 and added a solar powered herb dryer in 2011 to produce our teas in an energy efficient and

responsible way.

Farming Practices: Organic practices



Products Available: Herbal teas and tisanes

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Heavens Garden, LLC Joseph Clements, Vice President

7550 Hawthorne Rd.

La Plata, MD 20646

Charles County

301-934-6663

[email protected]

Business Description: Grow plant material, herbs, perennials natives and trees. Do installation and

maintenance. Family owned farm. Helping businessesand public areas stay green.

Farming Practices: above ground green growers


etc.)

Products Available: Fundraiser for schools and organizations with 50% profit native plant material

grow herbs (25 varieties) and fruiting plants and trees Perennials and Grasses (over 500 varieties).

HEX Ferments www.hexferments.com

Meaghan / Shane Carpenter, Food Alchemist

Belvedere Square Market

529 East Belvedere Ave

Baltimore, Maryland 21212

Baltimore City

410-775-5044

[email protected]

Business Description: HEX Ferments uses the traditional method of fermentation to preserve and

transform local, organic produce into nourishing foods – presently: unique sauerkrauts, kimchi, seasonal

ferments, and kombucha tea. Our creations are nutrient dense, probiotic rich foods that look and taste

superb. We are inspired and in awe by the magic of fermentation and the elemental role that it plays in

our health and culture, and we see our relationship between farmers and consumers as one of utmost

importance towards rebuilding food sheds.



Products Available: Traditionally fermented sauerkrauts, kimchi, and other vegetable ferments.

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Homestead Farms www.freshorganicvegetables.com

Alison Howard, Owner

2250 Millington Road

Millington, MD 21651

Queen Anne County

410-490-7038

[email protected]

Business Description: Certified Organic vegetables available for wholesale, retail, custom production for

farm stands, CSA and other outlets. Wide variety of seasonal vegetables whether you need case, pallet

or trailer load quantities.


Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, USDA Harmonized GAP


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Arugula, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots,

Cauliflower, Collards, Cucumbers, Edamame Soybeans, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Green Onions,

Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Melons, Mustard Greens, Onions, Potatoes, Radishes,

Rutabagas, Salad Greens, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Peppers, Swiss Chard, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Turnips,

Watermelons, Zucchini

Hummingbird Farms, Inc. www.facebook.com/HUMMINGBIRDFARMS.official?ref=hl

Jennifer Sturmer, Pres.

12319 Ridgely Rd.

Ridgely, MD 21660

Caroline County

410-634-2121

[email protected]

Business Description: Beefsteak tomatoes; Red, Yellow, Orange, Red Plum & Golden Plum Cluster

tomatoes; Red, Yellow & Orange Cherry, Red & Yellow Grape, & miniature Plum tomatoes; Heirloom

tomatoes


Food Quality Programs: USDA Harmonized GAP


Products Available: Tomatoes, Edible Flowers March - June

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Koinonia Organic Farm Raina Gover, Farm Manager

1400 Greenspring Valley Rd.

Stevenson, MD 21153

Baltimore County

410-486-2405

[email protected]

Business Description: Wholesale prepackage organic culinary herbs


Food Quality Programs: USDA Harmonized GAP


Products Available: Culinary Herbs

L & M Hoppin Fun Rabbitry Michelle Decker, Owner

8952 Corner Rd.

Hancock, MD 21750

Washington County

240-291-6414

[email protected]

Business Description: Raise rabbits for multiple purpose



Products Available: Rabbit

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Land's End Farm Vinton Lawrence, Owner/Operator

23629 Land's End Road

Chestertown, Maryland 21620

Kent County

410-778-1866

[email protected]

Business Description: Land’s End Farm is a 600-acre, MDA certified organic, family farm, located in

Chestertown, Maryland.. We are now licensed under MDDHMH as an on-farm processor of stone-

ground, milled grain products – specifically-cornmeal and whole grain corn polenta, whole rye and

heritage wheat flour. Our principal field crops are corn, soybeans, alfalfa hay, grass hay, wheat, rye, and

barley. We are interested in establishing relationships with local restaurants, bakers, brewers, and

others to grow custom crops of grains, vegetables, and small fruits.

Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic

Desired Markets: Institutions (Hospitals, Schools, etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Asparagus, Figs, Strawberries, Beef, We have been growing fresh ginger and

turmeric, heritage Redeemer* wheat, VNS and Abruzzi *rye, Floriana* red polenta corn, Hickory King*

white corn, and Dan Hulless barley. We are currently working with a local malthouse to test the

suitability of our barley for malt for local breweries. Floriana Italian Red Polenta Corn and Hickory King

White Corn offer unique flavor profiles and cooking characteristics and reflect Maryland's "terrior”.

Luke's Premier Foods, LLC www.lukespremierfoods.com

Jim Hudson, Member/Owner

12302 Somerset Ave

Princess Anne, Maryland 33931

Somerset County

515-321-7500

[email protected]

Business Description: Making the world best tasting and healthiest Micro-Batch (Not from

Concentrate)heirloom tomato juices, tomato nectar (tm) and "sofi" Award winning Bloody Mary Mixes,

from locally grown tomatoes. We WALK THE WALK using tomato seconds and create unique marketing

opportunities, distribution, and sales of heirloom tomatoes while enhancing the profitability of small to

large sized heirloom tomato growers through the development of a unique local processing facility in

Somerset County, Maryland, then replicating the process all across the US. Ask About Our New Mobile

Stainless Steel Micro-Batch Tomato Processing Plant Available In 2015.

Farming Practices: Conventional, Certified Organic

Food Quality Programs: USDA GAP/GHP Certification, USDA Inspection (Beef, Pork, Poultry)


Products Available: Tomatoes

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Madhouse Oysters www.madhouseoysters.com

Ted Cooney, Founder

30425 Belmont Drive

Trappe, MD 21673

Talbot County

410-310-4132

[email protected]

Business Description: Oyster Aquaculture Operaton located on Hoopers Island in Dorchester County

Maryland. We have been in operation since 2012 and are currently seeking wholesale and retail

partners for distribution of our products.

Farming Practices: Oyster Aquaculture


Products Available: Farm Raised Oysters

Manokin Specialty Cookie Co, LLC www.veggiocookie.com

Baola Gould, President

12302 Somerset Avenue

Unit I #7


Somerset County

410-651-2989

[email protected]

Business Description: Manufacturer of VeggiO Cookies that are Wheat/Gluten free, Soy free, Dairy free

and Refined Sugar free with 24 Antioxidant Herbs and spices. VeggiO Cookies are made with Organic

and Natural Non-GMO sustainable ingredients that promote longer shelf life with No Preservatives.

Cookies can be frozen up to eight months without compromising flavor or texture. VeggiO Cookies

contain Nuts, Dried Fruits,and Vegetables. Cookies are sold to retail vendors and on line.

Farming Practices: Our ingredients are organicly harvested


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Carrots, Spinach, Eggs

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Maple Lawn Turkey Farm www.maplelawn.com

BJ Radhe, Operations

11788 Scaggsville Road

Fulton, MD 20759

Howard County

3017252074

[email protected]

Business Description: Fresh Free Range Turkeys

Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured,

Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, Rabbit and Poultry On-Farm Slaughter/Processing

Program,


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Turkey, Turkey Sausage, Turkey Bacon, Turkey Breast, Ground Turkey

Maryland Farm to Table www.mdfarmtotable.com

Beckie Gurley, Manager, Farmer Member

16813 Yeoho Road

Sparks, MD 21152

Baltimore County

4104726764

[email protected]

Business Description: Food Hub

Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic

Food Quality Programs: Maryland Egg Quality Assurance


Products Available: Apples, Arugula, Asian Pears, Asparagus, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Bok Choy,

Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cherries, Collards,

Cucumbers, Daikon, Eggplant, Endive, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Green Onions, Green Peppers,

Horseradish, Hot Peppers, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Melons, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra,

Onions, Parsnips, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Plums, Potatoes, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rutabagas,

Salad Greens, Shallots, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potatoes,

Swiss Chard, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini, Eggs

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Miller Farms www.millerfarmsclinton.com

Brad Miller, Direct Farm Marketer

10140 Piscataway Rd.

Clinton, Maryland 20735

Prince Georges County

301-297-9370

[email protected]

Business Description: Miller Farms is a 267 acre farm which has been family owned and operated since

1840. We have a wide array of fresh fruits and crisp vegetables. In addition to our farm, we have a

bakery full of delicious home baked goods and homemade ice cream, a nursery abundant with plants

and flowers, hardwood mulch, firewood, and much more!




etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Apples, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cauliflower,

Collards, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, Melons, Mustard

Greens, Nectarines, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Raspberries, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Corn,

Sweet Peppers, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelons, Zucchini, Eggs, Ice Cream, Hanging baskets, Mums,

Pumpkins, and Corn stalks

My Nature www.mynatureocmd.com

Janet Phillips, Owner

1580 Teal Drive

Ocean City, Maryland 21842

Wicomico County

410-251-1605

[email protected]

Business Description: My business is expanding the knowledge of growers, buyers, and consumers,

towards growing, buying and consuming the best food on the planet.

Farming Practices: Certified Organic, growing wild greens.


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Wild greens

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Old Line Custom Meat Company www.rosedabeef.com

Mike Brannon, Vice President

1600 S. Monroe St.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Baltimore City

410-962-5530

[email protected]

Business Description: Roseda Farm started in 1996 as a purebred Black Angus operation in Monkton

Maryland. From the outset Roseda purchased only top quality cows and used purebred Black Angus

bulls selected for the ability to produce high marbling offspring which ultimately would produce high

quality beef for the consumer. In 1999 Roseda Farm began selling freezer beef to individual customers.

Soon afterwards Roseda began selling beef to local, family-owned, supermarkets. In 2011 the owners

of Roseda Farm invested in a processing plant and partnered with Geo. G. Ruppersberger and Sons to

form Old Line Custom Meat Company.




etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Beef

Old Line Farms www.oldlinefarms.com

Eric Mansbach, Director of Marketing and Communications

2939 Van Ness St

Apt. 846

Washington, DC 20008

301-728-1600

[email protected]

Business Description: Old Line Farms produces healthy and locally-sourced trout using sustainable

farming techniques that minimize impacts to water, wildlife, and communities. Local facility planned in

Maryland in 2015.

Farming Practices: Recirculating Aquaculture


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Old Line Farms raises healthy, delicious rainbow trout.

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Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery www.orchidcellar.com

Dan Kennedy, Marketing and Sales Manager

8546 Pete Wiles Road

Middletown, MD 21769

Frederick County

301-473-3568

[email protected]

Business Description: Maryland's premier meadery & winery specializing in complex honey wines as

well as unique red and white varietals. Visit us in the scenic Middletown Valley for an intimate tasting

experience and an introduction into the divine world of mead.



etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Mead (honey wine), Wine

Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery www.perigeaux.com

John Behun, Owner/Vice President

8650 Mackall Road

Saint Leonard, MD 20685

St. Mary’s County

410-586-2710

[email protected]

Business Description: Estate vineyard and winery on 30 aces in Calvert County, Maryland. Specializing

in growing vinifera grapes, mostly reds. Only Maryland vineyard growing Zinfandel. Ninety percent of

our wines are estate grown, fermented and bottled.

Farming Practices: IPM/sustainability pursues in the vineyards.


Products Available: Cherries, Grapes, Peaches

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R B Savage and Sons Farm, LLC. Sandra Savage, Owner

23035 Mount Ephraim Road

Dickerson, Maryland 20842

Montgomery County

301-972-7511

[email protected]

Business Description: We are a 4th generation local farm in Dickerson, Maryland at the foot of Sugarloaf

Mountain. We are an on farm market. We produce and sell Angus beef that is grain finished, pork and

chicken. We also raise seasonal produce, hay, straw, seasonal decorations. Our meat is individually

vacuum sealed and frozen. Or you can order larger quantities.

Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured; Our livestock is on pasture but is grain finished.



etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Beef, Chicken, Pork,

Schroll's Gourmet Foods Jerry Joyce, Owner

3715 4th Ave

Edgewater, MD 21037

Anne Arundal County

443-995-3363

[email protected]

Business Description: Specialty sauerkraut products.


Products Available: Onions, Sauerkraut

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Seaberry Farm www.seaberryfarm.com

Richard Uva, Owner

2770 Wright Rd.


Caroline County

410-200-0093

[email protected]

Business Description: Situated in the heart of the Delmarva Peninsula on Maryland’s Eastern Shore,

Seaberry Farm is owned and operated by Drs. Richard and Wenfei Uva since 2006. Seaberry Farm

specializes in specialty floral and fruit products for wholesale and retail sales. On our 36-acre farm, we

grow a large selection of woody shrubs for cut floral branches and a variety of perennial and annual cut

flowers as well as specialty fruits including peaches, plums, paw paws and wild beach plum. We also

provide wedding and event floral design services.

Farming Practices: Conventional,


etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Peaches, PlumsWoody cut floral branches and cut flowers.

Seed of Life Nurseries, Inc www.solnurseries.info

Michael Dickson, Owner

9801 McKinstry Mill Rd

New Windsor, Maryland 21776

Frederick County

240-344-6533

[email protected]

Business Description: We offer a CSA and over 70 varieties of produce. We are a 501c3 non profit. We

help build urban gardens for at risk families in our communities. We believe everyone should be able to

eat healthy no matter their circumstances.

Farming Practices: All natural

Desired Markets: Farm Stands and/or Farmers' Market, Institutions (Hospitals, Schools, etc.),

Restaurants

Products Available: Apples, Arugula, Asian Pears, Asparagus, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Bok Choy,

Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Collards, Cucumbers, Edamame

Soybeans, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers, Kale, Leeks,

Lettuce, Lima Beans, Melons, Mustard Greens, Nectarines, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Plums,

Potatoes, Radishes, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Rutabagas, Salad Greens, Shallots, Spinach, Sprouts, Squash,

Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Turnips,

Watermelons, Zucchini

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Shepherds Manor Creamery, LLC www.shepherdsmanorcreamery.com

Colleen Histon, Owner/Cheesemaker

1126 Slingluff Road

New Windsor, Md 21776

Carroll County

240-388-6633

[email protected]

Business Description: Shepherds Manor Creamery is the first and only Sheep Dairy in Maryland

producing four aged raw milk cheeses and pasteurized soft fresh cheese as well as Sheep's Milk Soap.



Products Available: Cheese, Soap

Shlagel Farms www.shlagelfarms.com

Russell Shlagel, Owner

12850 Shlagel Rd.

Waldorf, Maryland 20601

Charles County

301-645-4554

[email protected]

Business Description: A working family farm since 1911 when farmer Russ's grandfather Otto settled in

Maryland after immigrating here from Germany. We have a pick your own Strawberry Patch in May and

a Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch in October. We also grow a large variety of fruits and vegetables and

fruits that we retail at local Farmer’s Markets and wholesale to several chain stores. We practice a strict

IPM program and live by the motto " If we don't take care of this land it won't be able to take care of us"




Products Available: Asparagus, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupes,

Cauliflower, Collards, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Hot Peppers,

Kale, Leeks, Lima Beans, Melons, Nectarines, Onions, Peaches, Radishes, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet

Corn, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelons, Zucchini,

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Shore Thing Shellfish, LLC www.shorethingshellfish.com

Mandy Burch, Member

P.O. Box 74

Tall Timbers, MD 20690

St. Mary's County

240-577-4479

[email protected]

Business Description: Quality Farmed Oysters, Products, and Services from St. Mary's County, Maryland

Farming Practices: We're constantly trying new ways to improve conventional farming methods.



Products Available: Quality farmed oysters

Somerset Bay Foods www.somersetbayfoods.com

Richard Evanusa, President

12138 Carol Lane


Somerset County

410-651-4505

[email protected]

Business Description: Manufacturers of marinades, seasoning blends, breaders and seafood soups. We

produce a fish marinade and a shrimp marinade. An all purpose seasoning blend "SeasonIT!" and our

seafood soups; Maryland Crab, Cream of Crab and New England Clam Chowder. We will also be

marketing our seafood breader in two varieties; an original and spicy.



Products Available: Marinades, seasoning blends, breaders and seafood soups

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Specialty Food Dynamics, LLC www.spefoody.com

Alan Kuzminsky, Chief Creative Officer

615 Blossom Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

Montgomery County

240-4010-973

[email protected]

Business Description: Owner of Infusion Hot Sauce Company. Creator of acidification process for hot

sauce formula. Consultants to restaurants, entrepreneurs and manufacturers for menu and product

development.



etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Condiments and rubs: Chow chow relish Dragonfire, Firepower, Hypernova and

Mango Bango hot sauces Mister Pig pork rub

Two Oceans True Foods, Inc. www.totfnaturalfoods.com

Gaylord Clark, President

1704 Hillside Rd.

Stevenson, MD 21153

Queen Anne’s County

410-415-5846

[email protected]

Business Description: Wholesale/retail sales of pasture raised turkeys, chickens, eggs on our farm in

Stevenson and wholesale/retail sales of Atlantic coast and North Pacific fresh and flash-frozen, well-

managed, sustainably harvested wild seafood.




Products Available: Chicken, Turkey, Eggs

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Uncle Jon's Soap www.unclejonssoap.com

Jon Conley, Owner

534 Druid Hill Ave.

Salisbury, Maryland 21801

Wicomico County

443-783-1829

[email protected]

Business Description: Here at Uncle Jon's, we make all natural soap and bath products produced on

Maryland's Eastern Shore. We believe in small batches so that we can control quality for our customers.

Farming Practices: We don't farm, but do produce a product.


Products Available: Products available are handmade soap, beard products, and other bath products

that are made using vegetable bases to insure quality and sustainability.

Waltz Family Farm www.waltzfamilyfarm.com

Jay and Laurie Waltz, Owners / Farmers

12063 Waltz Rd

Smithsburg, MD 21783

Washington County

301-714-0584

[email protected]

Business Description: We raise Beef, Pork and Lamb on our farm. Beef is pastured , fed grains and

meat aged for 3-4 weeks. Pork raised antibiotic free, fed quality grains, free-ranged in large barn, all

curing of meat is nitrate free. Lamb grass fed and momma's milk, all free-ranged on pastures. We have

processing done at 2 different USDA Butchers. This enables us to offer a wide variety of meat products.

We have the ability to raise a large number of hogs and would like to offer our pork products to

businesses. Will offer beef and lamb too on smaller scale.




etc.), Restaurants

Products Available: Beef, Lamb, Pork

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Buyers and Distributors

A Cook's Cafe Lexington Market, Inc.

Ahold USA MadFlava Catering

Anne Arundel Community College Maryland Child Services Inc

Artisanal Provisions New Chapel Christian Academy

Azure at the Westin Annapolis Ocean Pines Farmers Market

Balducci's Food Lovers Market Pinos Pizza

Belair Produce/Watermark Foods Prince George's County Public Schools

Bon Appetit Managment Company Relay Foods

Calvert County Public Schools Ricciuti's Restaurant

Capital Area Food Bank RLB Food Distributors

Carrol's Creek Cafe Safeway Inc.

Catonsville Cooperative SAGE Dining Services

Charles County Public Schools SANTONI'S Marketplace and Catering

City of Gaithersburg Saval Foodservice

Coastal Sunbelt Produce Spider Hall Farm LLC

Common Market Teddy Bear Fresh

D. J. David & Company The Chart House

DC Central Kitchen The Class Produce Group

Edward G. Rahll & Sons Inc. The Classic Catering People

Federal House Bar and Grille The Gunther

Friends & Farms The Word of Life Christian Academy

Fruitcycle Town of Perryville

Fruits Of The Spirit Christian Child Care Center University of Maryland

Gertrude's at the BMA Victoria's Fancy Foods

Hagerstown Central Kitchen Washington's Green Grocer

Harris Teeter Waterfront Kitchen

Hometown Harvest Wegmans Food Markets

Hunter Bros. Inc White House Caterers

Johns Hopkins HealthCare Whole Foods Market

Keany Produce Company Winter Growth

Kent island Farmers Market Woodberry Kitchen

KidzTable Worcester County Public Schools

Lancaster Foods Zaytinya Restaurant

Laurrapin Grille

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A Cook's Cafe www.acookscafe.com

Craig Sewell, Owner/Chef

911 Commerce Road

Annapolis, MD 21401

Anne Arundel County

410-266-1511

[email protected]

Business Description: Farm to Table Restaurant/Caterer. Cooking instruction. CSA.

Preferred Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All meats, All seafood, All dairy and egg products

Ahold USA Joshua Geyer, Produce Vegetable Merchandiser

1149 Harrisburg Pike

Carlisle, PA 17013

Cumberland County

717-254-1615

[email protected]

Business Description: Giant Food grocery stores

Preferred Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic

Preferred Food Quality Programs: USDA GAP/GHP Certification, USDA Harmonized GAP

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, No meats, No seafood, No dairy or egg products

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Anne Arundel Community College Valora Palmer, Catering Manager

101 College Parkway

Arnold, MD 21012

Anne Arundel County

410-777-2128

[email protected]

Business Description: Community College Dining Services


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Turkey, All seafood, All dairy and egg

products

Artisanal Provisions Jason Howe, Co-owner

103 Redland Boulevard

Rockville, MD 20890

Montgomery County

973-879-8539

[email protected]

Business Description: Artisanal Provisions is a provider of locally sourced, locally produced combestiles.

We began by representing Meatcrafters sausages out of Landover, Maryland and Infusion Hot Sauces

from Rockville, Maryland. We are in talks to begin carrying sauces, jams, and marinades from Two Acre

Farm based in Keymar, Maryland. We are looking to distribute new and established edible products

from local craftsmen. We currently operate within the DC metro area, but are looking to expand to both

Baltimore and New York soon.

Preferred Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured

Products Needed: Beef, Chicken, Duck, Gamebird, Lamb, Pork, Turkey, No seafood, No dairy or egg

products

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Azure at the Westin Annapolis www.azureannapolis.com

James Barrett, Executive Chef

100 Westgate Circle

Annapolis, MD 21401

Anne Arundel County

410-972-4311

[email protected]

Business Description: Restaurant full service banquet & catering operation.


Preferred Food Quality Programs: Maryland Egg Quality Assurance, USDA GAP/GHP Certification, USDA

Harmonized GAP, USDA Inspection (Beef, Pork, Poultry)


Balducci's Food Lovers Market www.balduccis.com

Paul Kneeland, Vice President

700 Lanidex Plaza

Parsippany, NJ 07054

Montgomery County

973-463-6380

[email protected]

Business Description: High End Gourmet Market with three stores located in McLean, Alexandria VA,

and Bethesda MD.


Preferred Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, USDA GAP/GHP Certification, USDA Inspection

(Beef, Pork, Poultry)


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Belair Produce/Watermark Foods www.belairproduce.com

J.J. Minetola, Sales Representative

7226 Parkway Drive

Hanover, MD 21076

Anne Arundel County

410-782-8000

[email protected]

Business Description: Wholesale distributor of produce and specialty/grocery food items.


Preferred Food Quality Programs: USDA Inspection (Beef, Pork, Poultry)


Bon Appetit Managment Company www.bamco.com

Derek Nottingham, GM & Exec

3700 O St. NW

Bulldog Tavern / HFSC / New South Bldg


202-907-7994

[email protected]

Business Description: Contract foodservice

Preferred Farming Practices: Conventional

Products Needed: Arugula, Asparagus, Blueberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Collards, Cucumbers,

Daikon, Edamame Soybeans, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Green Onions, Hot Peppers, Kale, Leeks,

Lettuce, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Radishes, Raspberries, Rutabagas, Salad Greens, Spinach,

Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatillos, Tomatoes,

Turnips, Watermelons, Zucchini, Beef, Bison, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, All seafood, All dairy and egg

products, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Ice Cream, Milk, Yogurt

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Calvert County Public Schools Valarie Parmer, Dietitian/Nutrition Specialist

1305 Dares Beach Rd.

Child Nutrition Office

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County

443-486-4027

[email protected]

Business Description: k-12 School System


Preferred Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, USDA GAP/GHP Certification, USDA

Harmonized GAP

Products Needed: Apples, Broccoli, Celery, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Lettuce, Salad Greens, Spinach,

Sweet Peppers, Tomatoes, No meats, No seafood, No dairy or egg products

Capital Area Food Bank www.capitalareafoodbank.org

Ronny Faragasso, Assistant Director of Procurement

4900 Puerto Rico Ave., NE


202-644-9886

[email protected]

Business Description: Non-profit food distribution/pick up center


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Carrol's Creek Cafe www.carrolscreek.com

Richard McClure, General Manager

410 Severn Ave.

Annapolis, MD 21403

Anne Arundel County

410-263-8102

[email protected]

Business Description: Restaurant

Preferred Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic,



Catonsville Cooperative www.catonsvillecoop.com

Holly Leon Lierman, Co-President

82 Winters Lane

Catonsville, MD 21228

Baltimore County

443-897-0080

[email protected]

Business Description: We are a cooperative buying club looking to expand our local buying.

Preferred Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic, Other, local


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Charles County Public Schools www.ccboe.com

William Kreuter, Food Service Director

5985 Radio Station Road

LaPlata, MD 20659

Charles County

301-392-5570

[email protected]

Business Description: School System



Products Needed: Apples, Broccoli, Cantaloupes, Celery, Green Beans, Melons, Onions, Salad Greens,

Tomatoes, No meats, No seafood, No dairy or egg products

City of Gaithersburg www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Amanda Cornaglia, Market Coordinator

506 S. Frederick Avenue

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Montgomery County

301-258-6350

[email protected]

Business Description: Local City government; Two City-run Farmers & Artists Markets managed by the

Division of Arts and Special Events – one market is year round, the other runs May-November.


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Coastal Sunbelt Produce www.coastalsunbelt.com

Michael Crowder, Institutional Sales Executive - 443-896-3159 - [email protected]

Gabriella Lee, Institutional Sales Assistant, [email protected] Gwen Welcher, Buyer – 301-617-8693 - [email protected] 8704 Bollman Place

Savage, MD 20763

Howard County

Business Description: Coastal Sunbelt Produce's strong reputation gives us the ability to buy the best

produce from only the best farms and growers. We only purchase produce from the finest farms and

growers in the United States, including a strong local contingency of growers in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Our Institutional Sales focuses on providing quality produce from the best local and USA farms to school

based organizations throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

Preferred Farming Practices: Other, We distribute organic and conventional produce.

Preferred Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, No meats, No seafood, All dairy and egg products

Common Market www.commonmarketphila.org

Audrey Huntington, Operations Manager

428 E Erie Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19134

215-275-3435

[email protected]

Business Description: We are a non-profit local food distributor that services from Princeton to

Baltimore. We work with local small farms and vendors to get their food to hospitals, schools, and

universities.

Preferred Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic, Other, IPM



Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Turkey, No seafood, Butter, Cheese, Eggs,

Milk, Yogurt

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D. J. David & Company David Bean, Owner

2 Fantail Court

Berlin, MD 21811

Worcester County

410-251-6383

[email protected]

Business Description: Produce Vendor

Preferred Farming Practices: Conventional, Certified Organic

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, No meats, No seafood, No dairy or egg products

DC Central Kitchen Amy Bachman, Procurement Manager

425 2nd St. NW


202-400-2806

[email protected]

Business Description: We are a hunger non-profit with a farm to school program that heavily sourced

from local farms in the region.



Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Asian Pears, Collards, Beef, Chicken, Turkey, No seafood,

Milk

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Edward G. Rahll & Sons Inc. www.rahllproduce.com

T.J. Rahll, Co Owner

7460 Conowingo Ave

Jessup, MD 20794

Howard County

410-799-3800

[email protected]

Business Description: Edward G. Rahll and Sons Inc. is a full line distributor and wholesaler of fresh

fruits, vegetables , and herbs. Started in the early 1950's, we are currently in our 3rd generation serving

wholesalers, retailers, and foodservice establishments in the Baltimore/Washington area and parts of

PA, DE, VA, and NJ. Although we do carry an extensive line of products, we specialize in watermelons,

tomatoes, potatoes, and local produce when in season.


Preferred Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, Maryland Egg Quality Assurance, USDA

GAP/GHP Certification, USDA Harmonized GAP

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, No meats, No seafood, Eggs

Federal House Bar and Grille Randy Ballard, Chef/ Buyer

22 Market Space

Annapolis, MD 21401

Anne Arundel County

410-268-2576

[email protected]

Business Description: Independent restaurant with casual dining.


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Bison, Chicken, Pork, Turkey, All seafood, Butter,

Cheese, Eggs, Milk

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Friends & Farms www.friendsandfarms.com

Collin Morstein, Product Development

9305 Gerwig Lane, Suite S

Columbia, MD 21046

Howard County

240-842-9120

[email protected]

Business Description: Friends & Farms builds weekly grocery baskets using food sourced from local and

regional farms. Each week, subscribing customers receive a bounty of meat, seafood, fresh produce,

dairy and bread.



Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All meats, All seafood, All dairy and egg products, Baked

goods and shelf-stable.

Fruitcycle www.thefruitcycle.com

Elizabeth Bennett, Founder

703 Edgewood St NE


561-789-0571

[email protected]

Business Description: Fruitcycle makes delicious snacks from excess local fruit while providing jobs for

women who have been formerly incarcerated and/or homeless. Our first product is cinnamon apple

chips, but we're looking to expand to other fruit and/or vegetable-based products. Our preference is for

seconds (or even thirds), as we want to help reduce food waste, but regardless we want to support local

farmers.

Preferred Farming Practices: Certified organic not necessary but IPM/similar practices or better

preferred

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables

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Fruits Of The Spirit Christian Child Care Center Monica Mcmickens, Director

310 North Pulaski Street

Baltimore, MD 21223

Baltimore County

410-622-8840

[email protected]

Business Description: Childcare center serving 25 children in the day and 25 in the evening.


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Flounder, Perch, All dairy and egg

products

Gertrude's at the BMA www.gertrudesbaltimore.com

John Shields, Owner/Chef

10 Art Museum Drive

Baltimore, MD 21218

410-889-3399

[email protected]

Business Description: Regional American restaurant specializing in Chesapeake cuisine



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Hagerstown Central Kitchen Scott Steininger, Correctional Dietary Regional Manager

18601 Roxbury Road

Hagerstown, MD 21746

Washington County

240-420-1226

[email protected]

Business Description: Correctional Food Service.

Preferred Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured

Preferred Food Quality Programs: Maryland Egg Quality Assurance, USDA Inspection (Beef, Pork,

Poultry)

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Apples, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes,

Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Kale,

Lettuce, Lima Beans, Melons, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Plums, Potatoes,

Radishes, Salad Greens, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes,

Turnips, Watermelons, Zucchini, All meats, All seafood, All dairy and egg products

Harris Teeter www.harristeeter.com

Robert Daly, Produce Field buyer - 202-744-0347 - [email protected]

Brandon Ashley, Seafood/Meat Local Buyer - 757-645-5332 - [email protected]

701 Crestdale Road

Matthews, NC 28105

Mecklenburg County

Business Description: Local Produce Field buyer looking for potential growers and vendors to deliver

fresh local produce to our stores. Local seafood buyer for Harris Teeter that covers the east coast from

Maryland to Georgia.





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Hometown Harvest www.HometownHarvest.com

Tony Brusco, Chief Executive Farmer

4635 Wedgewood Blvd, Ste 101

Frederick, MD 21703

Frederick County

301-798-2616

[email protected]

Business Description: We are a Farmers Market Home Delivery Service. Delivering to homes in MD, DC,

and VA. We are farmer owned and operated, plus we work with over 150 growers in the area to offer a

wide arrange of Fruits, veggies, eggs, breads, meats, milk, and more.


Preferred Food Quality Programs: Maryland Egg Quality Assurance, USDA GAP/GHP Certification, USDA

Inspection (Beef, Pork, Poultry)

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Bison, Chicken, Goat, Lamb, Pork, Turkey, Clams,

Flounder, Shrimp, Striped Bass, All dairy and egg products

Hunter Bros. Inc Chip Wiechec, President

H-8, H-9

6700 Essington Ave.

Phila., Pa. 19153

Philadelphia County

215-336-4343

[email protected]

Business Description: Wholesaler and distributor of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables


Preferred Food Quality Programs: USDA GAP/GHP Certification


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Johns Hopkins HealthCare Shelly Krenzer, Wellness Coordinator

6704 Curtis Court

Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Anne Arundel County

410-424-4490

[email protected]

Business Description: Looking for a vendor for our onsite Farmer's Market


Keany Produce www.keanyproduce.com

Roy Cargiulo, Exec. Director Sales & Marketing - 301-534-4326 - [email protected]

Tim Kain, Account executive - 301-772-3333 - [email protected]

Marcia Laskos, Account Executive - 301-772-3333 - [email protected]

Jose Morales, Sales Executive – 240-694-6055 - [email protected]

Stephen Welch, Local Product Coordinator - 301-772-3333 - [email protected]

3310 75th Ave

Landover, Md 20785


Business Description: We are a wholesale produce distributor in the Washington/Baltimore/Richmond

area. During the summer months we distribute local fruits and vegetables as much as possible.

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All dairy and egg products

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Kent Island Farmers Market www.kentislandfarmersmarket.com

Diane Bedlin, Market Goddess -KIFM,

725 Kimberly Way

Stevensville, MD 21666

Queen Anne’s County

410-643-3283

[email protected]

Business Description: Year round farmers market, inside for inclement weather. Well rounded market

with incredible diversity of product.

Preferred Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic, Sustainable practices


Poultry)

Products Needed: Sprouts, Beef, Goat, Lamb, Veal, All seafood, No dairy or egg products, Healthy

Drinks, Beans and legumes, Grains and or flour, Sprouts

KidzTable www.kidztable.com

Peter Moutsos, Exec Chef

1901 62nd Street, Suite 3906

Baltimore, MD 21237

240-491-6720

[email protected]

Business Description: Providing nutritious, delicious meals for children in pre-school, secondary school,

and after-school programs is what KidzTable is all about. Our company is committed to making healthy

food accessible to all kids in the Baltimore region.


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Lancaster Foods www.lancasterfoods.com

Warren Hobbs, Sales/Procurement

7700 Conowingo Ave.

Jessup, MD 20794

Howard County

1-800-247-8125

[email protected]

Business Description: Lancaster Foods is one of the largest wholesale produce companies in the Mid-

Atlantic region with direct store or warehouse delivery. Lancaster Foods offers a wide selection of Value-

Added items produced in-house to your specifications. Custom packaging and labeling services. We

employ a dedicated Organics Buying and Service Team. All organics are USDA certified, including an

extensive line of imported and locally grown organics.


Laurrapin Grille www.laurrapin.com

Bruce Clarke, Executive Chef/Owner

209 North Washington Street

Havre de Grace, MD 21078

Harford County

410-939-4956

[email protected]

Business Description: Restaurant and Caterer


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Duck, All seafood, All dairy and egg products

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Lexington Market, Inc. www.lexingtonmarket.com

Scott Garfield, Director of Business Development

400 W. Lexington Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Baltimore City

410-685-6169

[email protected]

Business Description: We look for farmers and entrepreneurs who are interested in leasing space to

market and sell their goods and products.


MadFlava Catering www.flavaworld.com

Andre Sherwood, Chef

4 Rockwell Ct

Annapolis, MD 21403

Anne Arundel County

410-533-3215

[email protected]

Business Description: Caribbean catering company specializing in Jamaican cuisine. Using local produce,

mixed with Caribbean spices to create a delicious flavors!

Preferred Farming Practices: Conventional, Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic, Other, kosher


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Maryland Child Services Inc www.mdchildservices.org

Gloria Salazar, Administrator

14015 New Hampshire Ave.


Montgomery County

240-644-9295

[email protected]

Business Description: We have 4 day care centers and we provide breakfast, lunch and snack.


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Chicken, No seafood, All dairy and egg products

New Chapel Christian Academy Mattie Smith, Head Kitchen

5601 Old Branch Avenue

Camp Spring, MD 20746

Prince George’s County

3018990877

[email protected]

Business Description: School K2 - 5th grade



Poultry)

Products Needed: Apples, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes,

Carrots, Celery, Cherries, Collards, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Melons, Mustard Greens,

Nectarines, Pears, Plums, Spinach, Tomatoes, Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Crab Meat, Shrimp, Butter, Cheese,

Milk, Yogurt

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Ocean Pines Farmers Market Tracey Hofman, Assistant Market Manager

6 Brookton Lane

Berlin, MD 21811

Worcester County

410-422-2626

[email protected]

Business Description: Volunteer coordinator and assistant market manager for the Ocean Pines Farmers

Market.



Pinos Pizza James Hofman, Business Owner

6 Brookton Lane

Berlin, MD 21811

Worcester County

410-422-2626

[email protected]

Business Description: Owner of Pinos Pizza and spouse of Tracey Hofman, Assistant market Manager

Ocean Pines Farmers Market



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Prince George's County Public Schools www1.pgcps.org

Clay Baker, Food & Nutrition Training & Support Specialist

13300 Old Marlboro Pike

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Prince George's County

301-952-6580

[email protected]

Business Description: School district


Relay Foods www.relayfoods.com

Clare Bender, Local Category Manager - 301-758-1322 - [email protected]

1317 Carlton Avenue

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Ablemarle County

Jenny Roe, Local Catalog Associate - 301-928-6274 - [email protected]

3137 Pennsy Drive

Hyattsville, MD 20785

Prince George’s County

Business Description: We make shopping for quality, healthy, and sustainable groceries simple and easy.

We're here to help you connect to and learn about the people who grow your food, and to empower

local producers by providing the online resource for learning about their products and practices.


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All meats, All seafood, All dairy and egg products, Specialty

products

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Ricciuti's Restaurant www.Ricciutis.com

James Ricciuti, Owner

3308 Olney Sandy Spring Rd.

Olney, MD 20832

Montgomery County

301-570-3388

[email protected]

Business Description: Farm to Table Restaurant with emphasis on local organic and non-gmo foods.

Preferred Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic, Other, non gmo


RLB Food Distributors Joe Granata, Director Of Produce Sales - 973-276-3543 - [email protected]

Howard Fisher, Buyer Produce Sales Manager - 201-863-1895 - [email protected]

2 Dedrick Place

West Caldwell, NJ 07007

Essex County

Business Description: We are a fresh produce and deli distributor to retail and wholesale outlets in New

Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts and Delaware servicing upscale

markets King Super Markets, Balduccis, Gourmet Garage, Union Markets, Morton Williams, Roche

Brothers and many more independent retailers. We also have a processing facility and are certified

organic to process.


Preferred Food Quality Programs: USDA GAP/GHP Certification

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All meats, All seafood, Cheese, Yogurt

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Safeway Inc. David Treherne, Manager Division Operations

4551 Forbes Blvd.

Lanham, MD 20706


610-721-5247

[email protected]

Business Description: Retail Grocery (Produce)




SAGE Dining Services www.sagedining.com

Stephen Freas, Purchasing Director

1402 York RD

Lutherville, MD 21093

Baltimore County

410-339-3950

[email protected]

Business Description: SAGE Dining Services is the leading provider for independent schools and private

colleges. SAGE is independently and operated. SAGE buys local and organic products, whenever

possible. We work closely with local merchants, state farm bureaus and other local organizations.





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Santoni's Marketplace & Catering www.santonis.com

Michael Serio, Vice President of Operations

4854 Butler Road

Glyndon, MD 21071

Baltimore County

443-744-2490

[email protected]

Business Description: Upscale Deli, Bakery and Catering Company

Preferred Farming Practices: Conventional,


Poultry)

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Veal, All seafood, All dairy and

egg products

Saval Foodservice www.savalfoods.com

Ken Mack, Purchasing Manager

P.O. Box 8630

6740 Dorsey Road

Elkridge, MD 21075

Howard County

410-379-5100

[email protected]

Business Description: Broadline foodservice distributor


Preferred Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, USDA Inspection (Beef, Pork, Poultry)

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All meats, All seafood, All dairy and egg products, May also

be interested in wild and domestic game.

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Spider Hall Farm LLC www.spiderhallfarm.com

Catherine Cox, Owner

3915 Hallowing Point Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County

410-610-5190

[email protected]

Business Description: Farm stand, open year round, local products from MD and VA



Poultry)

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All meats, Crab Meat, Oysters, All dairy and egg products

Teddy Bear Fresh Ed Bush, General Manager

28595 Marys Court

Easton, MD 21601

Talbot County

410-819-8205

[email protected]

Business Description: Produce Wholesaler


Preferred Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, Maryland Egg Quality Assurance, USDA

GAP/GHP Certification

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All meats, All seafood, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Milk

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The Chart House Chris LaCasse, Executive Chef

300 Second St.

Annapolis, MD 21403

Anne Arundel County

410-268-7166

[email protected]

Business Description: Seafood/SteakHouse



The Class Produce Group www.classproduce.com

Daniel Ehm, Buyer

P.O. Box 2003

Jessup, MD 20794

Howard County

410-799-5700

[email protected]

Business Description: Wholesaler fruits and vegetables


Preferred Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, USDA GAP/GHP Certification

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All seafood, All dairy and egg products

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The Classic Catering People www.classiccatering.com

Ada Herbert, Director of Purchasing

99 Painters Mill Rd

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Baltimore County

410-356-1666

[email protected]

Business Description: A woman-owned business in Baltimore with more than 40 years of experience in

social and corporate catering. The Classic Catering People believes that a passion for food is at the base

of every event. Through a blend of seasonal ingredients, global flavors, contemporary cuisine, and

impeccable service, Classic has earned a reputation for creating memorable meals and gatherings, both

large and small, throughout Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The company takes pride in its community

service, as well as its deep commitment to the environment through composting, recycling and

sustainable purchasing practices. Classic’s accomplished team of culinary artists and knowledgeable

account executives consistently receive rave reviews on top websites, including Wedding Wire, The

Knot, and Yelp.



The Gunther Nancy Hart, GM/Owner

3650 Toone Street

Baltimore, MD 21224

Baltimore City

410-739-3417

[email protected]

Business Description: Restaurant/Bar opening fall 2015 on Bewers Hill.



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The Word of Life Christian Academy www.thewordoflifechristianacademy.com

Myra Davis-Clemons, Director

541 S. Beechfield Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21229

Baltimore City

410-644-0063

[email protected]

Business Description: This is a pre-school and after school care program serving ages 2-12


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Crab Meat, Shrimp, All dairy and egg

products

Town of Perryville www.perryvillemd.org

Doreen Smith, Market Manager

515 Broad Street

Perryville, MD 21903

Cecil County

410-642-6066

[email protected]

Business Description: Local government farmers market

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Crab Meat, Shrimp, All dairy and egg

products

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University of Maryland www.dining.umd.edu

Allison Lilly, Sustainability and Wellness Coordinator

1109 South Campus

College Park, MD 20742


301-314-1016

[email protected]

Business Description: University of Maryland Department of Dining Services administers all dining and

food services at the University of Maryland, including resident dining; cafes and quick food/convenience

shops; full-service, delivered and pick-up catering; concessions; and full-service restaurants. We offer a

wide and creative variety of delicious, healthy selections made by seasoned and certified professionals

from the freshest ingredients. From vegan cuisine to exotic ethnic menus to comfort-food favorites,

University of Maryland Department of Dining Services meets the dining needs of our campus

community.





Victoria's Fancy Foods www.victoriasfancyfoods.com

Victoria Stagmer, Proprietor

550 B Ritchie Highway

Severna Park, MD 21146

Anne Arundel County

410-384-9463

[email protected]

Business Description: Independent merchant of clean food products and crafted wines


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Bison, Duck, Gamebird, Lamb, Pork, Turkey, Veal, No

seafood, All dairy and egg products, local honey, All quality local products

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Washington's Green Grocer www.washingtonsgreengrocer.com/

Lisa Zechiel, Owner

8741 Ashwood Drive Units O/P/Q

Capitol Heights, MD 20743


703-507-5010

[email protected]

Business Description: We are a unique home delivery service of organic/local produce, dairy, grass-fed

meat and other specialty items. We have proudly been serving the Washington DC Metro Area since

1994! Find us Twitter & Instagram @GreenGrocerDC and Facebook at Washington's Green Grocer.



Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All meats, All seafood, All dairy and egg products, Local

specialty products

Waterfront Kitchen www.waterfrontkitchen.com

Scott Hines, Executive Chef

1417 Thames St

Baltimore, MD 21231

Baltimore City

443-681-5310

[email protected]

Business Description: Spirited American Cuisine.




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Wegmans Food Markets www.wegmans.com

Jason Smith, VA MD Produce Merchandiser

1500 Brooks Avenue, Box 30844

Rochester, NY 14603-0844

Monroe County

585-269-9519

[email protected]

Business Description: Headquartered in Rochester, New York, Wegmans is a privately held, family-

owned company, founded in 1916 by the Wegman family. Danny Wegman is CEO, and Colleen Wegman,

his daughter, is president. These five statements explain what we’re all about: 1.We care about the

well-being and success of every person. 2.High standards are a way of life. We pursue excellence in

everything we do. 3.We make a difference in every community we serve. 4.We respect and listen to our

people. 5.We empower our people to make decisions that improve their work and benefit our

customers and our company



Harmonized GAP

Products Needed: Blackberries, Blueberries, Carrots, Cauliflower, Garlic, Green Beans, Green Peppers,

Okra, Raspberries, Strawberries, Zucchini

White House Caterers

www.overhillsmansion.com

Dane Wilfong, Executive Chef

916 South Rolling Rd.

Catonsville, MD 21221

Baltimore County

410-744-0040

[email protected]

Business Description: We are a large scale catering company undergoing a farm to table attitude. While

in the midst of change, we are visiting and reaching out to local farmers to build relationships that will

help us both be able to learn and grow. We cater around 280 weddings a year allowing us to be able to

move a large quantity of product. We are also attempting to go green in the sense of minimizing wastes

and composting raw materials to reuse for farming or landscaping.


Preferred Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, Rabbit and Poultry On-Farm

Slaughter/Processing Program, Maryland Egg Quality Assurance


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Whole Foods Market www.wholefoods.com

Karin Geiselhart, Prep Foods & Bakery Buyer

5515 Security Lane, Suite 900

Rockville, MD 20852

Montgomery County

301-998-6870

[email protected]

Business Description: Retail

Preferred Farming Practices: Grass Fed/Pastured, Certified Organic,

Preferred Food Quality Programs: MD GAP Certification, Maryland Egg Quality Assurance,

Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, All meats, All seafood, All dairy and egg products, Baked

goods

Winter Growth www.wintergrowthinc.org

Susan Schauer, Kitchen Manager

18110 Prince Phillip Drive

Olney, MD 20832

Montgomery County

301-774-7501

[email protected]

Business Description: Assisted Living/ Adult Daycare

Preferred Farming Practices: Certified Organic


Products Needed: Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic,

Grapes, Green Beans, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Kale, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Onions, Potatoes, Salad

Greens, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Beef, Chicken, Pork,

Turkey, Flounder, All dairy and egg products

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Woodberry Kitchen Spike Gjerde, Chef/Owner

2010 Clipper Park Rd

Baltimore, MD 21211

410-464-8000

[email protected]

Business Description: Woodberry Kitchen and its sister restaurants seek to develop long-term, mutually

beneficial relationships with growers dedicated to restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay

watershed and deliver food to our guests that is seasonally, locally, and responsibly sourced.


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Duck, Lamb, Pork, Rabbit, Shrimp, Cheese,

Eggs, Milk

Worcester County Public Schools Scott Blackburn, FNS Coordinator

6270 Worcester Hwy

Newark, MD 21841

Worcester County

410-632-5015

[email protected]

Business Description: Food services for public schools.




Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Bison, Chicken, Turkey, No seafood, Cheese, Yogurt

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Zaytinya Restaurant www.zaytinya.com

Michael Costa, Head Chef

701 9th St. NW


202-638-2709

[email protected]

Business Description: A restaurant serving innovative Greek, Turkish and Lebanese food. One of Jose

Andres' Think Food Group restaurants.


Products Needed: All fruits and vegetables, Beef, Chicken, Goat, Lamb, Rabbit, Bluefish, Clams, Crab

Meat, Croaker, Flounder, Hard Crabs, Mussels, Oysters, Perch, Shrimp, Soft Crabs, Striped Bass, All dairy

and egg products

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Additional Attendees

Agile Business Services MD Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E)

Agricultural Law Education Initiative Maryland State Department of Education

American Design Associates Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts National Peach Council

Branch Avenue In Bloom Olney Farmers and Artists Market

Cecil County Office of Economic Development Panacea Capital Advisors, Inc.

Central Maryland Beekeepers Association Q Marketing and Design

Dar al Taqwa Real Food Farm

FarmMatch Reed Hellman Wordsmith

Food World Rural Maryland Council

Good Sense Farm & Apiary Southern MD Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC)

Greenbelt Farmers Market TEDCO

Hampstead Farmers Market The Henker Group

JXTI Research Group University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Locale Chesapeake - MoCo Ag & Arts Marketplace University of Maryland Extension

MARBIDCO Urban Farm Alliance of Baltimore

Maryland Food Bank--Eastern Shore

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Agile Business Services Amy Lester, President

12314 Point Field Drive

Fulton, MD 20759

Howard County

410-274-8476

[email protected]

Business Description: Logistics consulting company. Currently working with the Capital Area Food Bank

on it's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program.

Agricultural Law Education Initiative www.umaglaw.org

Sarah Everhart, Legal Specialist - [email protected]

Ashley Newhall, Legal Specialist - [email protected]

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

500 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

410-458-2475

Business Description: In 2011, the Maryland General Assembly gave the University System of Maryland

a new assignment: preserve Maryland's family farms; help their owners address the complicated legal

issues associated with agricultural estates and trusts, regulatory compliance, and other public policies

that comprise what is known as agriculture law. In response, three distinguished state institutions--the

University of Maryland Carey School of Law, the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and

Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Agricultural and Natural

Sciences—joined forces to launch the Agriculture Law Education Initiative, a collaboration committed to

identifying the legal needs of Maryland farm families and devising strategies to meet them.

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American Design Associates www.americandesignonline.com

Geoffrey Griffith, Business Develoopment, Healthcare

606 Baltimore Avenue

Suite 405

Towson, MD 21204

Baltimore County

443-433-8388

[email protected]

Business Description: We are involved in the interior design and sustainability of all types of businesses.

Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts www.promotionandarts.org

Sandy Lawler, Baltimore Farmer's Market & Bazaar Coordinator

10 East Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

410-245-9902

[email protected]

Business Description: Farmer's Market

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Branch Avenue In Bloom www.branchavenueinbloom.org

Fleming Thomas, Urban Farm Manager

3411 Branch Avenue

Temple Hills, MD 20748


301-702-2250

[email protected]

Business Description: Manager of Urban Farm (currently under construction) and Farmer's Market in a

designated food desert where 20 raised beds will be utilized.

Cecil County Office of Economic Development www.CecilCountyAg.org

Joanne Richart-Young, Ag Coordinator

200 Chesapeake Boulevard - Suite 2700

Elkton, MD 21921

Cecil County

410-996-8469

[email protected]

Business Description: Chamber of Commerce for Cecil County agriculture.

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Central Maryland Beekepers Association www.cmbeea.org

Roger Williams, President

6633 Charlesway

Towson, MD 21204

Baltimore County

4434913383

[email protected]

Business Description: A non-profit club of 225 beekeepers serving the Baltimore Co and Baltimore City

area.

Dar al Taqwa Nuri Sheets, Garden teacher

10748 Rt 108

ELlioctt City, MD 21042

Howard County

410-245-5608

[email protected]

Business Description: We are faith based community center. I am a gardening teacher. We try to grow

and buy local organic food from farmers.

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FarmMatch www.farmmatch.com

Max Kane, Founder

500 Jefferson St

Viroqua, WI 54665

Vernon County

608-807-5520

[email protected]

Business Description: We provide an online order and payment system that is 100% free for farmers to

use. The system is built by buyers and sellers of local food, for buyers and sellers of local food. Your

customers will be able to order and pay online, enjoying an intuitive shopping experience while placing

orders through your storefront. You will increase profit and customer happiness all while decreasing

business risk and time input. The system is comprehensive giving you the tools you need to run a

successful farm food business.

Food World Karen Fernandez, Director of Sales & Marketing

5537 Twin Knolls Road

Suite 438

Baltimore, MD 21045

Howard County

443-765-1575

[email protected]

Business Description: Grocery industry trade publication

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Good Sense Farm & Apiary Zachari Curtis, CEO

519 Irving St. NW


202-841-2432

[email protected]

Business Description: Good Sense Farm grows edible mushrooms and raises bees for honey and hive

products.

Greenbelt Farmers Market www.greenbeltfarmersmarket.org

Anne Marigza, Board Member - 240-476-8769 - [email protected]

MD Smith, Volunteer - 240-476-8769 - [email protected]

P.O. Box 613

Greenbelt, MD 20768


Business Description: Located in Greenbelt, Maryland, the Greenbelt Farmers Market, Inc. (GFM)

provides fresh, nutritious, high-quality food grown or produced in the region. The purpose of this

venture is: -to provide a venue for farmers and other vendors to bring fresh, nutritious, high-quality

food grown or produced in the region to Greenbelt and neighboring communities; -to foster direct

connections between local shoppers and small-scale farmers and food producers; and -to enhance the

Greenbelt Roosevelt Center by providing a friendly, central setting for shopping and socializing. The

Greenbelt Farmers Market is a on-going project that began in June 2008 in the Greenbelt Community.

Farmers that have been accepted into the market sell their food and processed food items on Sunday

mornings, May through November from 10am to 2pm. It is sustained financially through a series of

grants and assessed vendor fees.

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Hampstead Farmers Market www.hanpsteadfarmersmarket.com

Sharon Callahan, Manager

Post Office Box 273

Hampstead, MD 21074

Carroll County

443-605-9984

[email protected]

Business Description: I am Manager of Hampstead Farmers Market along with Marlene Duff. We are

volunteers, running market for going on 6 years.

JXTI Research Group www.jxti.com

Martin J. Morley, Division Director

9197 Honeysuckle Drive

Easton, MD 21601

Talbot County

703-626-8020

[email protected]

Business Description: Emerging research and development employing innovative growing methods.

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Locale Chesapeake - MoCo Ag & Arts Marketplace www.localechesapeake.com

Dick Stoner, Director

2891 Balmoral Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

Montgomery County

301-613-5438

[email protected]

Business Description: We are local food aficiados creating local food labeling and creating a new

marketplace in Montgomery County's North Potomac area in 2015.

MARBIDCO www.marbidco.org

Karen Gindes, Communications Specialist - [email protected]

Steve McHenry, Executive Director - [email protected]

Betsy McKeehan, Financial Programs Officer - [email protected]

Andra Davis, Financial Specialist - [email protected]

1410 Forest Drive

Suite 21

Annapolis, MD 21403

Anne Arundel County

410-267-6807

Business Description: MARBIDCO is an economic development organization whose mission is to provide

specialized financing and business development assistance to support the continued viability of

Maryland’s agricultural and resource-based industries. We work closely with our State agency partners:

MDA, DBED, DNR, MEA, RMC, MFCA and UME, as well as our allied rural business organizations and

commercial lenders in the private sector, to make our financial assistance and other services available to

those that need them.

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Maryland Food Bank-Eastern Shore www.mdfoodbank.org

Amy Cawley, Farm to Food Bank Coordinator

28500 Owens Branch Road

Salisbury, MD 21801

Wicomico County

443-735-0757

[email protected]

Business Description: The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch distributes food to eight

counties: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester. In

December 1980, the Maryland Food Bank opened a branch in Salisbury in order to better serve the rural

populations of the Eastern Shore. In its first year, the branch distributed about 33,000 meals. In FY 2014,

the branch distributed more than 4 million meals to food-insecure Marylanders.

Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) www.mdh2e.org

Gina Navarro, CNC, CHC, Program Manager

520 W. Lombard Street

East Hall

Baltimore, MD 21201

Baltimore City

443-465-4845

[email protected]

Business Description: Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) is a grant-funded

initiative of the University of Maryland School of Medicine in the Center for Integrative Medicine. MD

H2E provides technical assistance to hospitals and nursing homes throughout Maryland, the District of

Columbia and Northern Virginia to provide support with implementing and expanding a variety of

healthy food initiatives including increasing purchases of local sustainably produced foods, hosting

farmers markets, gardens and other healthy food access initiatives on-site and in the surrounding

communities, and implementing environmentally sustainable practices in the kitchen including

reductions in waste, energy and chemical usage.

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Maryland State Department of Education Stew Eidel, Chief, Professional Development School and Community Nutrition Programs - 410-767-0216

- [email protected]

Erin Kennedy, Coordinator of Select Education Initiatives & Effectivenss - 410-767-0495 -

[email protected]

200 West Baltimore St

Baltimore, MD 21201

United States County

Business Description: The School and Community Nutrition Programs Branch administer seven federal food and nutrition programs in Maryland. The Branch works with the state’s 24 public school systems, nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions, child and adult day care centers, family child care homes, and other organizations across the state. Program sponsors received $167 million in federal dollars and USDA donated foods for providing meals that met federal nutrition requirements. The branch conducts nutrition education and training as well. Programs include: Child and Adult Care Food Program, Food Distribution Program, National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. All programs are administered on a federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Debra Celnik, RD, Nutritionist

201 West Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Baltimore City

410-767-5781

[email protected]

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National Peach Council www.nationalpeachcouncil.org

Kay Rentzel, Director

22 Triplett Court

Dillsburg, PA 17019

York County

717-329-8421

[email protected]

Business Description: National industry organization dedicated to serving peach producers and

marketers across the country. The Council works to unify the diverse industry to provide industry

information relating to production, crop utilization and statistical analysis; support for applied research

that benefits the industry; information that impacts demand for peaches in any form; and a united voice

on national issues.

Olney Farmers and Artists Market www.OlneyFarmersMarket.org

Judith Newton, Event and Chef Coordinator, Writer

P.O. Box 1787

Olney, MD 20830

Montgomery County

202-257-5326

[email protected]

Business Description: Farmers and Artists Market

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Panacea Capital Advisors, Inc. www.panaceacap.com

Samuel Rubenstein, President

3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700

Bethesda, MD 20814

Montgomery County

301-961-1592

[email protected]

Business Description: Investor and strategic advisor in Food Tech and Foodservice Supply Chain.

Q Marketing and Design www.qmarketinganddesign.com

Cathy Bowen, Client Services Manager

3500 Boston Street

Baltimore, MD 21224

Baltimore City

443-449-7500

[email protected]

Business Description: Q Marketing and Design is a digital, creative, brand management, marketing and

graphic design firm located in Canton. We develop and promote your brand and we are a licensed

promotional products provider. We design, produce, and optimize websites and manage SEO and Pay

Per Click campaigns. We concept, design and produce logos, stationery, collateral materials, vehicle

graphics, print ads and signage. We'll assist with media buying, planning special events and much, much

more.

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Real Food Farm www.realfoodfarm.org

Shelley White, Program Coordinator

2701 St Lo Drive

Baltimore, MD 21213

Baltimore City

443-531-8346

[email protected]

Business Description: Nonprofit urban farm focused on improving food access, providing hands-on

experience-based education for Baltimore youth, providing training and skills development for aspiring

urban growers, and demonstrating sustainable, environmentally-sound agricultural practices.

Reed Hellman Wordsmith www.reedhellmanwordsmith.com

Reed Hellman, Journalist

8109 Dogwood Road

Windsor Mill, MD 21244

Baltimore County

410-265-7471

[email protected]

Business Description: I write the regular culinary column for Recreation News, the largest travel and

leisure monthly tabloid in the Mid Atlantic. Many of my columns focus on where and how foods reach

our tables. This expo might lead to some ideal stories for my column.

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Rural Maryland Council www.rural.maryland.gov

Charlotte Davis, Executive Director – 410-841-5774 - [email protected]

Kathy Vernacchio, Administrative Assistant - 410-841-5772 - [email protected]

50 Harry S. Truman Parkway

Annapolis, MD 21401

Anne Arundel County

Business Description: The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) brings together citizens, community-based

organizations, federal, state, county and municipal government officials as well as representatives of the

for-profit and nonprofit sectors to collectively address the needs of Rural Maryland communities. We

provide a venue for members of agriculture and natural resource-based industries, health care facilities,

educational institutions, economic and community development organizations, for-profit and nonprofit

corporations, and government agencies to cross traditional boundaries, share information, and address

in a more holistic way the special needs and opportunities in Rural Maryland.

Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) www.smadc.com

Christine Bergmark, Executive Director

PO Box 745

15045 Burnt Store Road

Hughesville, MD 20637

Southern Maryland (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's & St. Mary's Counties) County

301-274-1922

[email protected]

Business Description: SMADC promotes diverse, market-driven agricultural enterprises, coupled with

land preservation to enhance Southern Maryland’s regional farms as sustainable businesses now and in

to the future. Programs include ‘So. Maryland, So Good’, connecting farms with consumers’; the Buy

Local Challenge, educating the public on the importance of sustainable farm industry for the future of

our environment and our public health; Southern Maryland Trails: Earth Art, and Imagination, an award

winning guide to everything handmade, homegrown and locally harvested encompassing farms, natural

heritage, the arts and culture; Cornelia and the Farm Band, educating children to the benefits of healthy

farm food and healthy lifestyles; Maryland FarmLINK, helping farmers sell or buy farmland, mentor

novice farmers and find important farming news and information; Southern Maryland Meats, providing

education, marketing and distribution resources to support and grow the region’s producers of farm-

raised meats; Southern Maryland Food Council, bringing together diverse stakeholders to integrate

critical aspects of the regional food system in order to sustain and enhance the environmental,

economic, social and nutritional health and sustainability of Southern Maryland.

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TEDCO www.tedco.md

Angela Singleton, RBII Business Consultant - Southern Region

5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 214

Columbia, MD 21044

Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's County

410-941-9111

[email protected]

Business Description: TEDCO’s Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBI²) offers professional mentoring

and targeted project support to businesses in various aspects of commercialization at no cost to the

company. To qualify, a firm must be involved in developing new technology or using technology to

create or expand their business. The company must also have less than 16 employees, annual revenues

of less than $1 million and be in “good standing” with Maryland’s Department of Assessments and

Taxation. Professional assistance is provided to most industries, including agriculture, aquaculture,

construction, consumer products, energy, healthcare, information technology and manufacturing. Small

businesses and start-ups in St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles counties are encouraged to contact Southern

Maryland’s RBII representative, Angela Singleton.

The Henker Group www.thehenkergroup.com

Mary Ann Henker, President

26 North Washington Street #201

Easton, MD 21601

Talbot County

410-702-5015

[email protected]

Business Description: The Henker Group is a national award-winning, full-service marketing, public

relations, business development, and event planning agency.

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore www.umes.edu

Susan Callahan, Chef Instructor

9630 Gudlesky Drive

Rockville, MD 20901

Montgomery County

301-738-6057

[email protected]

Business Description: Hospitality and Tourism Management. Teach culinary and food production classes

University of Maryland Extension Chris Seubert, Area Extension Director

9375 Chesapeake St., Suite 119

La Plata, MD 20646

Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's County

443-257-3303

[email protected]

Business Description: Provide training and information for consumers, farmers and growers.

Urban Farm Alliance of Baltimore www.farmalliancebaltimore.org

Allison Marshall, Coordinator

2701 St. Lo Drive

Baltimore, MD 21213

Baltimore County

443-531-8346

[email protected]

Business Description: The Farm Alliance of Baltimore City is a network of producers working to increase

the viability of urban farming and improve access to urban grown foods. We are united by practices and

principles that are socially, economically, and environmentally just.

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