Key Industries
Agribusiness
Grow Here.
From small family farms to modern aquaculture operations. From microbreweries to major bakeries. From artisanal cheese makers to the world’s leading spice maker. Agribusiness in Maryland is booming. And with a robust intermodal transportation network and abundant natural resources, it’s easy to see why.
GET TO KNOW MARYLAND’S AG INDUSTRY
Everyone knows Maryland for crabs, but that’s just part of our agriculture story. Get to know some of the state’s top agribusiness sub sectors.
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"This is just the beginning of craft beverages in Maryland. It used to be one of our state’s preeminent industries – Maryland was the cradle of distilling – and now we’re reigniting that."
RICH IN RESOURCES
Maryland’s geographic location, with a mild climate, rich soils, and the Chesapeake Bay makes for prime growing conditions.
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RICH IN RESOURCES
Maryland’s geographic location, with a mild climate, rich soils, and the Chesapeake Bay makes for prime growing conditions.
Homegrown Success
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY.
From some of the biggest names in food production and distribution, to emerging companies rethinking food, get to know some of Maryland's leaders in agribusiness.
The H&S Family of Bakeries (H&S Bakery, Northeast Foods, and Schmidt Baking Company) make up America’s largest family-owned variety baker.
Gotham Greens maintains an 100,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore.
The H&S Family of Bakeries (H&S Bakery, Northeast Foods, and Schmidt Baking Company) make up America’s largest family-owned variety baker.
Gotham Greens maintains an 100,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore.
Contact Us
Patrick Wynn
Senior Director, Strategic Industries and Entrepreneurship, Maryland Department of Commerce.
(443) 928-3569 patrick.wynn@maryland.gov