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ELKTON — As Cecil County chugged along getting the previous two years in its past, businesses survived and more than 30 new businesses opened.

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April 3 was the first Saturday market of the year, though wind and cold temperatures made it feel like winter once again. The market is also year-round on Sundays, and in the summer adds Wednesdays. The market is celebrating its 40th year in business.

Spring means Vic and Mary Priapi have launched one to begin May 4 at Priapi Gardens on Augustine Herman Highway in Cecilton. Producers are welcome to participate for $5 a table every Thursday from 3 until 6 p.m. Vic said he’d like to have a good mix of produce so customers have variety. He adds this is not a flea market, but rather a place for growers and producers of local foods can shine and thrive. Call 410-275-9438 for details or to sign up. ••• American Farm Bureau Fe...

News from the fields, farms and beyond… Miss Agriculture USA, a national pageant based in Mantua, Ohio that bills itself as “Agvocates for Agriculture, is looking for girls and women to represent all 50 states. Tracy Edmundson-Sprout will compete on behalf of Maryland this year in the Ms. Agriculture Elite division, having won the title of 2021 Maryland Elite Ms Agriculture USA. That’s one of 10 categories, starting as young as 2 years old. Edmundson-Sprout got involved through h...