Do you know someone deserving of the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer Award but aren’t sure how to nominate them?

We have made it easier than ever for you submit a nomination for this prestigious award. Here’s how:

Email your nomination. You can email your nomination to [email protected]. Include the name, address and contact information of your nominee. We will contact the nominee with an application.

Nominate online. We have a new online option for nominating Master Farmers. Just fill out this easy form, and it will record your nomination automatically.

Mail your nomination. If you prefer regular mail, you can do that, too! Mail your nomination to Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer Program, P.O. Box 734, Richland, PA  17087. Include the name, address and contact information of your nominee. We will contact the nominee with the application.

Fill out an application. Our Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer application can be downloaded with one click! So if you feel like filling out the application on your own, or would like to fill out an application for someone, download the online application.

Here are some other common questions and answers:

Is there anything else needed to be considered for the award? Yes! We require four letters of recommendation. These can come from fellow farmers, former Master Farmers, Extension agents or virtually anyone.

When is the nomination deadline? Jan. 1, 2025. But the sooner we get nominations, the better.

When is the application deadline? The 2025 application deadline is March 1.

Who should I nominate for the award? Less than 1% of all farmers in the mid-Atlantic region have been bestowed the honor of Master Farmer over the years. It’s the “gold standard” award that recognizes a farmer’s achievements on and off the farm.

Think about someone who has inspired you over the years. It could be a neighbor, your mother or father, a sibling, or someone you’ve served with on a board. Candidates can come from the five-state Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer region of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

It doesn’t matter how big or small the farm is. While farm couples or partners may be nominated, farm family businesses don’t qualify. This award recognizes outstanding individuals.