KANSAS CITY, MO – The Maryland Farm Bureau (MDFB) is proud to announce it has once again earned top national recognition for its digital communications work, receiving the Best Social Media Presence award at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 2025 Communications Awards. This marks the second consecutive year Maryland has taken home the honor, competing against state Farm Bureaus from across the country.

Presented at AFBF’s annual Communications Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, the awards highlight the best work in agricultural communications from nearly 200 entries nationwide. States compete across 17 categories, including writing, video, social media, and publications.

Maryland Farm Bureau Communications Director Jeb Burchick Receives Award from AFBF Vice President of Communications, Terri Moore.

Despite its small size, Maryland continues to lead, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with large agricultural states like California, Texas, and Illinois. In total, 16 states were recognized this year, but Maryland’s win is especially meaningful, highlighting how its farmer-driven stories are resonating on a national scale.

“If you spend any amount of time with the hardworking farmers of Maryland, it’s easy to understand why their stories connect with audiences,” said Jeb Burchick, Communications Director of MDFB. “Maryland Farm Bureau is honored to have receive this award which showcases the authenticity and passion of our state’s agricultural community.”

Follow Maryland Farm Bureau on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, and LinkedIn to keep up with the latest stories from Maryland farmers. Learn more about other winners of the AFBF’s 2025 Communications Awards by clicking here. In 2024, MDFB won 3 Communications Awards from AFBF, including Best Social Media Presence, Best E-Newsletter, and Best Social Media Video.