2026 MLA|DLA Annual Conference

Agriculture shapes Maryland’s identity — from the Eastern Shore to Western Maryland, farms and foodways form the backbone of our communities. This workshop includes the stories of Maryland’s farms, fields, and food — the lived experiences of the people who grow, harvest, and sustain our communities. Through hands-on activities and examples from successful library-agriculture collaborations, this interactive workshop invites library professionals to explore how agricultural literacy can enrich library programs, collections, and community engagement. Attendees will leave inspired to plant the seeds of agricultural awareness in their own communities — ensuring that “Our Stories, Our Shelves” include the people who feed us all.