The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have announced the continued implementation of the Department of Economic Development’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy with the launch of the St. Mary’s County Agriculture and Seafood Brand—a new initiative to showcase and promote locally produced agriculture, seafood, and forestry products.

“This brand is more than just a logo—it’s a promise of authenticity and a celebration of our local businesses,” said Chris Kaselemis, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “By creating a recognizable identity for St. Mary’s County’s agriculture and seafood products, we hope to help local farmers, watermen, and foresters stand out in competitive markets, highlighting the exceptional quality of our locally produced products and experiences.”

Beyond increasing visibility, the brand supports broader economic growth by attracting investment and expanding opportunities for value-added enterprises. This effort also aims to educate and engage residents and businesses, highlighting the importance of our working lands and waters.

Local agriculture, seafood, and forestry business owners, along with community and government partners, worked closely with branding experts to develop the brand identity, ensuring it represents the rich agriculture and seafood heritage and high quality of St. Mary’s County products. Feedback from stakeholders has been overwhelmingly positive, with businesses excited to incorporate the brand in their marketing and product labeling efforts.

St. Mary’s County’s Agriculture and Seafood Brand is an excellent example of how local governments can elevate homegrown industries, support economic resilience, and build community pride. By investing in a place-based brand rooted in local heritage and quality, counties can help small businesses expand their reach, add value to local products, and strengthen connections between residents, producers, and the land. It’s a model of collaborative, forward-thinking economic development that showcases the power of counties to lead meaningful change at the community level.

For more details visit the county website.