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2015 Miss Maryland Agriculture Contest
134th Maryland State Fair
Timonium, MD
Cow Palace, 7 p.m.
Friday, August 28, 2015
2014 Miss Maryland Agriculture
Jordan Mister
Calvert County
Program Agenda
Master of Ceremonies: Candace Dold, FOX45 Morning News Traffic Anchor
Introduction of Contestants
Introduction of Miss Maryland Agriculture 2014, Jordan Mister
Contestant Speeches and Questions
Introduction of Judges
Address from Maryland Farm Bureau President, Chuck Fry
Address from Maryland State Fair Board Chairman, Grove Miller
Address from Maryland Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee Chair, Jennifer Cross
Farewell Address from Miss Maryland Agriculture 2014, Jordan Mister
Address from Maryland Secretary of Agriculture, Joseph Bartenfelder
Recognition of past Farm Queens and Miss Maryland Agriculture Representatives
Naming of 2015 Miss Maryland Agriculture and the Court
Judging Process
• Miss Maryland Agriculture contestants participate in a two-day contest.
• Judged by out-of-state judges on their agricultural and Farm Bureau knowledge,
personal presentation and speaking ability.
• 70% of the competition occurrs prior to tonight’s contest with professional interviews
and round table discussions.
• The remaining 30% of the competition occurs during tonight’s on-stage event.
About the Miss Maryland
Agriculture Program
The Miss Maryland Agriculture Contest has been a part of the Maryland State Fair since the 1930’s
when it was then titled the Miss Timonium Contest. Throughout the years, the contest’s name has
changed from Miss Farm Beauty to Maryland Farm Queen and Maryland Agricultural Ambassador.
However, the contest’s mission has remained the same:
“Surfacing young women with an agricultural background to serve as leaders to promote our
industry and the Farm Bureau organization throughout the year and in the future.”
Eligible participants include ladies between the ages of 16 and 19 who are either Maryland Farm
Bureau members or their families are members in good standing of one of our 23 county Farm
Bureaus. When selected by county Farm Bureaus, all contestants must participate in the two-day
Miss Maryland Agriculture Orientation in order to gain knowledge and expertise to assist in
competition for the title of Miss Maryland Agriculture. During the State Fair, contestants
participate in a two-day contest consisting of professional interviews, round table discussions and
our on-stage contest. They are judged by out-of-state judges on their agricultural and Farm Bureau
knowledge, personal presentation and speaking ability.
Contestants are provided with a variety of opportunities in agriculture education, career
preparation and public relations to enhance their agricultural, professional and personal lives.
The ladies are also given scholarships from the Miss Maryland Agriculture Contest to assist them as
they continue to develop into leaders of our industry. Contestants give back to our community by
visiting the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore, working with the Maryland Food Bank and
other organizations in the state throughout the year.
Maryland Farm Bureau is proud of our Miss Maryland Agriculture program and the annual
tradition it has become. We feel as though each young lady who participates as a contestant walks
away as a stronger leader, educator, agriculturalist and a more confidant individual. To assist in
funding the Miss Maryland Agriculture program and contest, we welcome financial and
promotional contributions. If you or your farm/organization are interested, contact Mary Amoss at
[email protected].
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau Baltimore County Farm Bureau
Baltimore OriolesBaugher’s Orchard
Bill and Mary Amoss Carroll County Farm Bureau Carroll County Farm Museum Cecil County Farm Bureau
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Frederick County Women’s Leadership
Harford County Farm Bureau
Heltebridle Bounds Inc.
Howard County Farm Bureau
Lippy Brothers Inc.
MAEF
Sagamore Farms
St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau
Queen Anne’s County Farm Bureau
Washington County Farm Bureau
Wicomico County Farm Bureau
Worcester County Farm Bureau
2015 Miss Maryland
Allegany
Kayla Kimmell
Anne Arundel
Caylin Stevens
Baltimore
Shelby Sheats
Cecil
Olivia Richart
Charles
Caitlin Nutter
Dorchester
Emily Jackson
Howard
Jacqueline Bauer
Kent
Abby Crockett
Montgomery
Katherine Gingrich
Somerset
Lura Ring
Talbot
Megan Thornton
Washington
Carol DeBaugh
Agriculture Contestants
Calvert
Rebecka Jones
Caroline
Julie Cesarini
Carroll
Autumn Lippy
Frederick
McKenzy Wolfe
Garrett
Kaya Rinker
Harford
Olivia Huber
Prince George’s
Katy Rosche
Queen Anne’s
Jenell Eck
St. Mary’s
Sabrina Dobbins
2015 Miss MD Ag:
1st Runner Up:
2nd Runner Up:
3rd Runner Up:
4th Runner Up:
Wicomico
Macyn Patey
Worcester
Kristen Johnston
Past Maryland Farm Bureau Royalty
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Gabrielle Cory
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Casey Miller
Lauren Jackson
Calvert
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Carroll
Prince George’s
Calvert
Rachel Miller Emshwiller Prince George’s
Lisa Daffin
Talbot
Jamie Beckley Bayliss
Washington
Kim Lechlider
Montgomery
Rebecca Hamilton
Howard
Michelle Robinson
Harford
Sara Wiles
Washington
Hannah Amoss
Harford
Jenny Herbst Malott
Washington
Jamie Bullock
Howard
Evelyn Hardman
Allegany
Emily O’Hara
Frederick
Sarah Roberts
Charles
Gina Rende King
Caroline
Lori Evans
Garrett
Jamie Todd
Caroline
Kristen Archer Fowler
Harford
Dawn Downey Stiles
Washington
Kelly Holland Pasternak Worcester
Jenell Rinehart Cabrinha
Carroll
Susan Porter
Worcester
Rebeccah Osborn Lippy Frederick
Trisha Marsh
Charles
Adrienne Shaffer Summers Frederick
Mary King
Calvert
Karen Quidas Mayhew Caroline
Crystal Hoyden
St. Mary’s
Becky Lynch
Carroll
Vickie Beckley
Washington
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Harford
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