As far as most farms go in Maryland, Roseda Black Angus Farm in Monkton is fairly new. Founded by first-generation farmers, Ed and Rosemary Burchell, in 1996, the farm’s story is one of curiosity and the pursuit of quality. Before he became a cattleman, Ed was a...
In 2018, Jane and Zach Blough took a leap of faith. The couple purchased 170 acres in Federalsburg and began their lives as first-generation farmers. While Zach continued a lawn care business and Jane worked as a full-time nurse, they dove headfirst into poultry...
Have you ever driven past a sunflower field and felt an instant sense of joy? Sixth-generation farmer Derek Patrick bet on that feeling when he started his own sunflower farm called Sunflowers of Lisbon. Inspired by the movie Field of Dreams, his philosophy was...
Amy Falcone never expected a family trip out West would change the way she approached farming. But after dining on some fresh vegetables grown in an aquaponics greenhouse, she knew she had discovered something special. By 2017, Amy founded Bella Vita Farm in...
When you see a lush cornfield while driving past a Maryland farm, you might think of the sweet, juicy ears you enjoy at a summer barbecue. You may even think about the adage, “Knee high by the Fourth of July!” But what you might not know is that there’s a good chance...
Attending the Maryland State Fair is an annual tradition for many families within the state and surrounding areas. When you think of state fairs, you probably start thinking about the food — corn dogs, funnel cakes and other fried delights. While you can find all of...
