Jamie Raley is a farmer from St. Mary’s County and is the President of Maryland Farm Bureau, serving in that role since December 2023. We speak with President Raley to discuss his experience in leadership, and what he’s hearing from the farmers on the ground.

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We speak with Kait Thornton, also known as AppleGirlKait, on how farmers can use social media to educate consumers, as well as apple and fruit growing on the east and west coast.

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In our feature story, we speak with Bob Chase of Chase's Produce in Anne Arundel County on the year-round work that goes into producing early spring's strawberries.

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In our feature story, we speak with Bob and Travis Hutchison of Talbot County, the 2024 winners of the Leopold Conservation Award, on their pioneering work in sustainable agriculture.

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On the day after Sine Die—the final day of Maryland’s Legislative Session—we’re joined by our Director of Government Relations, Tyler Hough, and Executive Director, Parker Welch, to break down what happened in Annapolis and what it all means for Maryland agriculture.

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Today, we speak with Tonya Meachem, Maryland Farm Bureau's Director of Member Services, on the amazing perks that are exclusively available to Maryland Farm Bureau members – including farm equipment discounts, insurance, and travel perks.

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Today, we speak with Caroline County father/daughter farm duo, Matt and Kaylyn Jones, about their heartwarming testimony in Annapolis against a bill designed to override local zoning laws. We also speak with MARBIDCO Executive Director Steve McHenry on the positive developments made to the budget for Maryland agriculture.

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Today, we speak with Dorchester County farmer William Layton about hosting newly-elected U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks on his farm and discusses federal issues facing farmers.

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Today, we speak with Charles County farmer Karl Shlagel on how to properly advocate on issues facing farmers when speaking with government officials or the media. Karl is a member of American Farm Bureau's Partners in Advocacy Leadership Program.

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On today’s episode, we discuss Maryland’s recommended cuts to key agricultural programs, including cuts to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation, Maryland Ag Cost-Share Program, and the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission.

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