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A FarmHER Goes from Human Health to Soil Health

A FarmHER Goes from Human Health to Soil Health

When you think of the path to becoming a farmer, working as a Registered Dietitian might not be the first stepping stone that comes to mind. But for Jennie Schmidt of Schmidt Farms Inc. in Sudlersville, the transition from human health to soil health was a natural...
A “Vaccine” for Crops

A “Vaccine” for Crops

Did you know that farmers protect their seeds from pests well before planting them? One tool Maryland farmers use is seed treatment — specifically, a class of products called neonicotinoids. While the name sounds complex, the concept is simple. Jason Scott, a farmer...