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The importance of ‘buying local’ to consumers, the economy and the environment is fundamental to SMADC’s mission to support farms and future of agriculture.

The Buy Local Challenge was created in 2007 by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) as a regional promotion for Southern Maryland and is now promoted statewide in partnership with Maryland Department of Agriculture.

What is the Buy Local Challenge?

In celebration of the 2023 Maryland Buy Local Challenge
(July 21 - July 31st) all customers shopping with their federal nutrition benefits (SNAP/P-EBT/FMNP/WIC) at participating Maryland Market Money farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs across Maryland will receive an extra $5 Buy Local Bonus in addition to their unlimited Maryland Market Money match during Buy Local Week.

Find the full list of MMM locations HERE

The annual statewide Buy Local Challenge (BLC) encourages all Marylanders to pledge to support their local farmers and producers by eating, drinking and enjoying locally produced farm products during Buy Local Week, always the last full week of July.

The Buy Local Challenge website is the main portal for the BLC and provides a variety of resources to engage consumers and help them find Maryland farm products during Buy Local Challenge Week and year-round.

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