The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board has provided financial support to the Maryland Grain Producers Association (MGPA) for the past 26 years.
The funds received support strong public relations work, administration of the annual commodity classic and scholarship program, promotion of check off programs at agricultural events, updated information on our website and social media channels, representation at the national level, and checkoff education.
In 2020, MGPA has accomplished the following:
- Sent our annual 'Grain Store' to 4,500 farmers across the state
- Emailed 64 important messages to an average of 381 individuals
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Reached 320,779 people through our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
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Had nearly 200 attendees during our first Virtual Commodity Classic
- Awarded four scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each
- Attended a number of local and national events both in-person and virtually representing Maryland Grain Producers
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Remodeled and updated our website
- Created a new table-top display
- Updated our membership benefit flyer
- Submitted 19 press releases
- Teamed with Maryland Farm Bureau and the Delmarva Chicken Association on a Local Campaign #stillfarming
The Utilization Board is honored to sponsor MGPA for the work that they do!
*Check off dollars are not used for advocacy or lobbying. Membership and event sponsorship supports that work. To become a member, please visit our website.