Health-Focused Tour
2025-11-19 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis, 210 Holiday Ct, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
In honor of National Rural Health Day on November 20, 2025, the Rural Maryland Council will host a Health-Focused Bus Tour showcasing innovative approaches to improving health and wellness in rural communities.
Participants will visit Choptank Community Health System’s new Federalsburg Health Center, For All Seasons in Easton, and the University of Maryland’s new Easton Hospital building site. These site visits highlight the critical role that accessible, community-based health care and behavioral health services play in supporting rural Marylanders.
Attending this tour offers valuable insight into successful collaborations, infrastructure investments, and innovative models advancing rural health across the state.
Register to attend here. Please note: Spots are limited on the bus. If you already indicated on your 2025 Summit registration that you plan to attend, you do not need to register again.
The bus tour will begin and end at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis, 210 Holiday Court in Annapolis, Maryland. This tour is part of the 2025 Rural Summit and will be held before the RMC Annual Meeting and Rural Impact Awards Dinner the evening of Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, in Annapolis, Maryland from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. to learn more about the summit, visit our website at https://rural.maryland.gov/2025-rural-summit/.

RMC Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis, 210 Holiday Ct, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
Highlights of the meeting will include the election of our board members, sharing of our annual report, a recap of our activities for 2025 and upcoming events for 2026. Attendance is free and dinner will be served.
During the meeting, we will also feature the 2025 Maryland Rural Impact Awards Ceremony to honor individuals and organizations that have performed extraordinary acts of service to communities throughout rural Maryland.
Register to attend here. Please note: If you already indicated on your 2025 Rural Summit registration that you plan to attend, you do not need to register again.

2025 Rural Summit: Elevating Maryland through Stronger Rural Communities
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis, 210 Holiday Ct, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) hosts the biennial Rural Summit to highlight the achievements and progress of the State’s rural communities. This one-day conference will cover topics on Agriculture, Aquaculture, Forestry, Community Development, Workforce and Economic Development, and Health Care. The cost to attend this year’s Summit is $75. Click here to attend!

RMC Rural Housing Working Committee Meeting
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | MD
The meeting will be held via Zoom teleconference.
If you’re interested in attending, please contact the RMC at (410) 841-5772 or rmc.mda@maryland.gov.

RMC Legislative Committee Meeting
2025-12-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | MD

Rural Summit Planning Committee Meeting - Debrief
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | MD

RMC Youth Engagement Committee Meeting
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | MD

Rural Maryland Foundation Meeting
2025-12-18 10:00 - 12:00 | MD

Christmas Day
2025-12-25 | MD

New Year's Day
2026-01-01 | MD

Eastern Shore Grant Workshop
2026-01-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Waterfowl Festival Inc, 40 S Harrison St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join the Rural Maryland Council and the Maryland Heritage Areas Program for a grant information session and workshop on Tuesday, January 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Hosted by the Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area, Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area, and Beach to Bay Heritage Area, this free event, sponsored by the Waterfowl Festival, is an opportunity to learn more about two state-level grant programs and hone your skills as a grant writer.

RMC Executive Committee Meeting
2026-01-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | MD
The meeting will be held via Zoom teleconference.

Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2026-01-19 | MD

RMC Legislative Luncheon and Quarterly Executive Board Meeting
2026-01-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Miller Senate Office Bldg, 11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join us as we share an overview of our 2026 Legislative Priorities and upcoming events for the new year!
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RMC Agriculture Committee Meeting
2026-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 | MD

Rural Maryland Day
2026-02-12 08:30 - 13:00 | Banneker-Douglas-Tubman Museum, 84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
Please join RMC on Thursday, February 12, 2026, for Rural Maryland Day. This free special event offers legislators an opportunity to engage with rural constituents and stakeholders, fostering discussions on initiatives and opportunities that impact rural Maryland communities.
Click here to register.

Presidents' Day
2026-02-16 | MD

RMC Health Committee
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | MD

RMC Rural Housing Working Committee
2026-02-26 09:00 - 11:00 | MD

Rural Maryland Foundation Meeting
2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | MD

RMC Youth Engagement Committee
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | MD

RMC Joint Planning and Development Committee Meeting
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | MD

RMPIF Committee Meeting
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | MD
