Congressman Harris Responds to Governor Moore’s “MeatOut Day” Announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement in response to Governor Wes Moore proclaiming March 20, 2026, as "MeatOut Day in Maryland," which encourages Marylanders to reduce meat consumption in favor of plant-based diets.

The Moore Administration is encouraging Marylanders to reduce or eliminate meat consumption in favor of plant-based diets as part of a national campaign led by the Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM), an advocacy group that promotes eliminating meat from people's diets through annual outreach campaigns.

Statement from Congressman Harris:

"Maryland farmers and watermen have been under siege from the Moore Administration since his first day in office. The mass-covering of farm fields by subsidized and state-mandated solar panels is threatening livestock and poultry production across the state. And now, in the midst of a historically challenging year for Maryland's oyster industry, instead of extending a helping hand to promote "Maryland's Best," he openly encourages Marylanders to even further cut down their consumption of meat products.

This is yet another demonstration by "Governor IDGAF" that he does not care about the Eastern Shore, or any rural communities that rely on these critical industries. Perhaps the Governor needs a reminder of what industries are represented on the State Seal, unless he plans on changing that too."

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