MD DOD Program Details & Winners
The Northeast Dairy Farm Beautification Program was established in 1983 to recognize the hard work and dedication of dairy owners and operators who have attractive, well-kept farms and promote a good dairy industry image. Building on this tradition of recognition, in 2009 the Maryland Dairy of Distinction Program was created. The Dairy of Distinction award aims to enhance consumer confidence in the dairy industry, thus encouraging dairy sales. Since 2009, 44 dairy farms have been recognized all across the state of Maryland.
In 2024, the Maryland Dairy Shrine took over the responsibility of this prestigious award program for the state. You can find the current guidelines and application on the Maryland Dairy Shrine website.
Past Winners:
2022
Charles Mason, CH-LO-MA Farm
2019
James and Janet Archer, Fawn View Manor Farm
Lambert Brothers, Lambert Farm
2018
Alice Orzechowski and Scott Hoyman, Caprikorn Farm
2017
Gene Iager, Glamourview
David and Josh Roderick, Glade Haven Farms, LLC
Sellers Family, Panora Acres
2016
Fritz Family, Fritz-Farm, LLC
Millard Wesley Shafer and John A. Shafer, Jr., Potomac View Farm, LLC
Jerry and Barbara Watt, MD Cedar Knoll
2015
Diane Arbaugh, Arbaughs Flowing Springs
Michael Martz, Creekside Dairy
Franklin Thompson, Friendship Ridge
2014
Gary and Crystal Dell, MD-Delight
Judy Gifford and Robert Fry, St. Brigids Farm
Anna, Eric, William and Alfred Lepter, Lepter Farms
David Patrick and family, Maple Dell Farm
2013
Eric and Faith Burall, Burlin Farm
Curvin and Glennis Eby, Green Acres Farmstead
Myron Martin and family, Peace Hollow Farm,
Mark and Clare Seibert, Paul and Paige, Clear Spring Creamery
Byron and Debbie Stambaugh, Byron Jr., Kenny, Crystal and Tanya, Pheasant Echos
2012
Dave and Carole Doody, Tulip Pond Farm
Denny, Teresa, Brent and Dee Shafer, Shafdon Farms, LLC
2011
Janet Stiles-Fulton and Jessica and J.R. Hess, Shenandoah Jerseys
Scott and Judy Hood, Hoodstead Farm
Arthur and Peggy Johnson, Artie-Jay Farm
Jason and Donna Myers and Kelly Zepp, Windsor Manor Farm
Richard Edwards and Scott Youse, Oakland View Farm, LLC
2010
Allen Family, Glen-Toctin Farm
Ryan and Ruth Bell, R.A. Bell and Sons, LLC
Walter and Gabrielle Buck, Mt. Ararat Farms
Michael and Chris Forsythe, Linden Hall Farm
Richard Grossnickle, Johnsville Farms
Mike and Heather Iager, Bulldog Holsteins
Iager Family, Maple Lawn Farm
James and Sharon Keilholtz, Glad Ray Farms
Brooks Long, Long Delite Farm
Wayne and Cindee Savage, Savage-Leigh Farm
Joe and Nona Schwartzbeck, Peace and Plenty Farm
Stup and Jarvis Family, Teabow Farms
M. Wayne Warfield, Babble Brook Farm
Lee Worthington, Fair Oaks Farm