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Ag Literacy Week
March 16-20, 2025
The Dog Who Saved the Bees has been selected as the 2026 Maryland Ag Literacy book. This is a heartwarming story about a clever dog who discovers that bees are in trouble and works with his human friends to protect them. Through teamwork and curiosity, the book teaches readers about the importance of pollinators and how small actions can make a big difference for nature.
We invite YOU – Farm Bureau members, farmers, ranchers, FFA students, Young Farmers, Commodity group leaders, industry representatives, and other supportive of agriculture to be the face of agriculture in your local classroom!
Ag in Action
Whats happening this month
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The Colors of Agriculture Art Contest celebrates the creativity of Maryland students by showcasing how agriculture is in our daily lives. Each month, a winning piece of student artwork is featured each month alongside highlights of agriculture in action and key ag events happening across Maryland. The November winner is Haggy, a 2nd grader from Baltimore, whose artwork captures the spirit of Maryland agriculture in a unique and inspiring way. Together, the art reminds us of the beauty, diversity, and importance of agriculture in our state all year long.
What do we do?
Dedicated to increasing agricultural literacy and agricultural education, MAEF is a nonprofit organization with programs serving pre-kindergarten through post-secondary audiences. MAEF signature programs include professional development courses for teachers; mobile science labs; mobile agricultural showcases and Maryland FFA. Funded by the Maryland “ag tag” license plate revenues, gifts, grants and program fees, MAEF promotes the importance of agriculture in everyone’s daily lives.
Maryland Agriculture License Plate
Revenues generated by the sale of the Ag Tag help underwrite the expense of nearly all of the Foundation’s programs and educational outreach activities. Purchase Ag Tags from the Motor Vehicle Administration for $20.
Eligible vehicles are cars, trucks up to 26,000 GVW, landscape & equipment trailers, RVs, farm trucks, handicap plates, and boat trailers.
