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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On today’s episode, we interview Maryland FFA’s President and Vice President about the importance of this program to young students. Plus we give you updates on the rising price of eggs and the risk of losing farmland due to solar energy siting pressures. Tune in!

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Today, we speak with Maryland's Secretary of Agriculture, Kevin Atticks, on his value-added outlook at this critical state agency.

Plus we give you updates on grain bin safety and deer management programs in Maryland. Tune in!

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Today, we speak with Tyler Hough, Maryland Farm Bureau's Director of Government Relations, on bills that could affect farmers in Annapolis.

Plus, we report on new cases of HPAI in Maryland, USDA's disaster declaration, and Congresswoman April McClain-Delaney's first hearing in the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture.

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Welcome to Old Line Farmer Radio, a Maryland Farm Bureau production.

On this show we will discuss the latest happenings in Maryland agriculture, commodity prices across the state, and keep you apprised on important policy discussions that affect farmers' bottom lines.

Plus we’ll speak with the stakeholders, policymakers, and producers that make up Maryland’s farming community. You don’t want to miss this!

Give us a follow anywhere you get your podcasts. This episode was recorded by Hollis Zimmerman.

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