Sustainable Agriculture

At the fair, we wish to foster, support, and demonstrate sustainable agriculture in our region. Farmers who practice sustainable agriculture use techniques to sustain healthy soil and reduce chemical pesticides and fertilizers on the land. They sell locally and thus reduce fuel consumption involved in transporting food over long distances. By quickly getting their product to a local market, they are able to choose varieties based on flavor rather than shelf life. Customers benefit in the short run by getting the healthiest and best tasting produce and in the long run by ensuring food security in their community.

Come learn about sustainable ag practices and ways you can support them at the educational booths at the Fair. Discover local farmers markets and CSAs here in central MD. Find resources and support for eating locally.

Stroll the Farmers Market at the Fair and you'll find vegetable, herb and flower plants, local produce, wool roving, yarn and sheepskins, soap and body care products, baked goods, and more.

Don't miss the "Eating Sustainably" Panel discussion where we will feature different ways of acquiring your food, from co-ops to farmers markets to CSAs. Learn how your food choices affect your health, the environment, and farmers and have representatives in each of these fields answer your questions.

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