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Frederick County Awards $125,000 in Agricultural Innovation Grants

Frederick County continues to support agricultural innovation and economic growth through its Agriculture Innovation Grant Program. County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has announced $125,000 in grant awards as part of the March 2025 cycle. Seven agricultural businesses were selected to receive funding for projects through this competitive grant program. 

"The Agriculture Innovation Grants Program is a strong and successful partnership between County government and our farmers,” County Executive Fitzwater said. “Our targeted investments will help make farming more viable and sustainable, which is good for our economy and our quality of life."

Projects awarded in this cycle are expected to create 16 jobs across Frederick County’s agricultural sector. Grant recipients include:

  • Orlowski Farms, LLC – Purchase equipment for a niche sparkling wine production expansion.
Source : frederickcountymd.gov

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