HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners will learn more about “Faces of Farming,” an agricultural-focused video marketing campaign that will showcase two county farms each month over the next year when they meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27.
The meeting will be in the county office building at 100 W. Washington St., Suite 2600. A public comment period is included at the beginning of the meeting.
Kelsey Keadle, business specialist, agriculture, with the county Department of Business and Economic Development will explain the marketing project. The “Faces of Farming” videos will be showcased on the county website, as well as Facebook and other social media platforms.
Material provided to the commissioners said Washington County’s agricultural business represents the backbone of the County’s economic landscape, with almost 900 operating family farms and $167,907,000 in market value of products sold. The “Faces of Farming” marketing campaign will aim to educate residents in Washington County, along with the surrounding states and counties, about the economic impact of the ag industry. Additionally, these videos will be used for agricultural education to numerous groups around Washington County, such as 4-H and FFA (Future Farmers of America), Ag Expo and Fair, and they will be available on the Washington County Ag App and website.
The marketing campaign will be used in Washington County Public Schools as an agricultural education element focused on kindergarten to fifth grade students to connect Washington County youth directly with local farms.
Keadle also will update commissioners on plans for the county Ag Expo and Fair.
