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Maryland Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame Winners

Established in 1991, the Governor’s Agricultural Hall of Fame honors leaders in the agricultural industry who exemplify high standards of achievements and commitment to the industry. Nominations are accepted through County Extension offices through an application process in the late summer/early fall. The Maryland Department of Agriculture organizes this program and winners are announced at the annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture.

2025 Maryland Governor's Hall of Fame DeFord Family Baltimore County, MD

Congratulations to the 2024 Maryland Agriculture Hall of Fame winners, the Deford Family of Baltimore County. 

Previous Award Winners

2024

  • The Deford Family of Baltimore County
     

2023

  • The Willard Family of Montgomery County
     

2022

  • The Fritz Family of Carroll County
     

2021

  • The Eck Family of Queen Anne’s County
     

2020

  • Sandra Cross Family of Prince George’s County
     

2019

  • Temple Rhodes Family of Queen Anne’s County

  • Roger Richardson Family of Worcester County
     

2018

  • Charles Linthicum Family of Montgomery County
     

2017

  • Chip Bowling Family of Charles County
     

2016

  • The Milburn Family of Cecil County
     

2015

  • The Swann Family of Calvert County
     

2014

  • The Councell Family of Talbot County
     

2013

  • The Richard Edwards Family of Caroline County
     

2012

  • Edwin Fry Family of Kent County
     

2011

  • Robert and Drew Stabler Families, Montgomery County
     

2010

  • The Kohl Family of Kent County

  • Joseph and Laura Layton Family of Talbot County
     

2009

  • John A. Prouty & Family of Calvert County

  • Merhle H. & Thelma Ramsburg, Jr. of Frederick County
     

2008

  • Earl & Jeff Griffith Family, Anne Arundel County

  • The Harry Black Family, Frederick County
     

2007

  • The Patrick Family, Howard County

  • The Schmidt Family, Queen Anne’s County
     

2006

  • Donald Dell Family, Carroll County

  • Malkus Family, Dorchester County
     

2005

  • Hutchison Brothers, Talbot County
     

2004

  • Wheatley Neal Family, Caroline County

  • William Anderson Family, Somerset County
     

2003

  • Marion Lee Holland Family, Worcester County

  • John H. Murray Family, Somerset County
     

2002

  • C. William & Jean Knill, Carroll County

  • Russell & Shirley Watson, Prince George’s County
     

2001

  • William & Patsy Guy, Wicomico County

  • Grove & Arlene Miller, Cecil County

  • Jack & Barbara Miller, Cecil County

  • Charles & Lorraine Mason, Jr., Garrett County
     

2000

  • Conrad & Patricia Langenfelder, Kent County

  • Lewis & Ginny Riley, Wicomico County
     

1999

  • Joe Schwartzbeck Family, Carroll County

  • John D. & Mary Briscoe, Calvert County

  • James T. & Cassandra Briscoe, Calvert County
     

1998

  • John & Betty Herbst, Washington County

  • Walton Mason Family, Cecil County
     

1997

  • W. Blan & Louise Harcum, Wicomico County

  • Richard & Harriett Holloway, Harford County

  • Henry & Barbara Holloway, Harford County

  • Wilbert & Frances Paul, Allegany County
     

1996

  • William & Ann Sutton, Kent County
     

1995

  • John & Ruth Schillinger, Anne Arundel County

  • Leon & Shirley Enfield, Frederick County
     

1994

  • Oren & Fannie Bender, Garrett County

  • Donald & Betty Cole, Baltimore County
     

1993

  • Norman & Annice Fike, Talbot County
     

1992

  • William & Pearl Eby Overholt, Somerset County

  • Harold & Helen Marie Walter, Charles County
     

1991

  • Roland & Mildred Darcey, Prince George’s County

  • Y. D. & Lonnie Hance, Calvert County

  • C. Rodman & Jean Myers, Frederick County

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