Elegant Living Magazine
Elegant Living, Frederick County at its finest, was born out of a partnership with The Herald-Mail in Hagerstown, making its debut in the spring of 2007 to thousands of area households and select businesses. Published quarterly, individual issues showcase interesting people, places, businesses and events in Frederick County. For recent arrivals to the area, the magazine is a way to become better acquainted with your new home. For those born and raised here, Elegant Living may help to shed new light on facets of the county you have grown to know and love.

From the field to your plate, within just a few miles and hours -- it doesn't get much fresher than that.

Whether it's an organized farmers market with an opening bell and the same vendors each week, or a grower selling his or her crops from a roadside wagon, Frederick County residents have ample opportunity to be part of the eating local movement. The thriving markets also reinforce that Frederick is predominantly an agricultural county.

The county is up to nine markets, with the oldest being operated every Saturday at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Market master Rob Fogle said people are frequenting the more than 30-year old market because they want locally grown products. Read more »