Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County farmers and chefs recently connected at a networking event at the Universities at Shady Grove. They talked about business opportunities and challenges and then prepared lunch alongside each other. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Organizers said they plan to hold more summits like this one in the future.   Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Executive Chef Jeff Eng of Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge says local produce is a key ingredient in his recipes and on the restaurant’s menu. Eng was one of several chefs who attended a recent networking event with local farmers at the Universities at Shady Grove. Related:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County’s Agricultural Services Division Manager Jeremy Criss says Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve is big business. Take a look: Criss recently attended a networking event designed to bring farmers together with local chefs. According to Criss, at last count there were over 540 farmers in Montgomery County and the county has […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Ype von Hengst, executive chef and co-founder of the Silver Diner says the restaurant business is very competitive in Montgomery County. He also noted there is a big emphasis now on local products and produce. Take a look: The Silver Diner is celebrating its 26th year in Montgomery County. Ype […]

You can find a list of snow closings, delays and other weather announcements, below. ALERT! Senior Centers and senior programs are canceled. — Montgomery Rec (@MoCoRec) February 26, 2015 ALERT! All regularly scheduled programs and activities canceled. Community centers and aquatic facilities open for drop in activities only. — Montgomery Rec (@MoCoRec) February 26, 2015 […]

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the Montgomery County Food Council, and Montgomery County’s Department of Economic Development will host a networking and educational event, for chefs and local farmers, entitled the “Chef & Farmer’s Summit” on Feb. 24 at the Universities at Shady Grove. The goal of the summit is to build relationships between […]

Montgomery County officials helped launch a new kitchen incubator project at the Universities at Shady Grove this week. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is scheduled to announce the kick-off of Montgomery County’s kitchen incubator project at the Marriott Teaching Kitchen at the Universities at Shady Grove on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Envisioned as a way to help entrepreneurs take advantage of the growing demand for artisan food and the expanding buy-local movement, the kitchen […]

There was a record turnout for the 15th annual SCUP conference this year. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Sally Katz, the co-chair of the SCUP conference talks about why the 15th annual event means so much. Related: