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Author: Meredith Moran, County News Staff Writer
Key Takeaways:
Frederick County, Maryland's Agriculture Innovation Grant Program is supporting local farmers in expanding and diversifying their operations, strengthening the county's agricultural economy.
The Program in Action:
- Becca Tucker, senior business development manager for Frederick County’s Office of Agriculture, highlights the program's focus on helping farms explore "value-added agriculture," such as turning fresh produce into jams.
- Stone Pillar Farm, a 20-acre regenerative farm operated by the Fahrner family, received a grant to support their mission of providing fresh, locally-sourced food. Despite having no prior farming experience, the family launched their farm during the pandemic to meet their daughter's dietary needs.
Related News:
- Senate Agriculture Committee passes Farm Bill (September 17, 2026)
- USDA announces new plan to modernize agricultural data (September 3, 2026)
- Senate confirms Glen Smith as USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development (August 14, 2026)