In West River, Kimberly Hyland isn’t kid-ding around. She has taken her love of goats and goat’s milk to create her own business, Gray Goat Soaps. Kimberly handcrafts small-batch soaps made with love, care and the special ingredient — fresh goat milk from her farm. “I...
The holiday season is all about cozy moments, family fun and making memories. And for a lot of families, that special memory is picking out a Christmas tree together. In West River, there’s a place that brings that holiday magic to life — Holiday Memories Farm. For...
The same soybean oil that gives your favorite candle its soothing glow is now helping vehicles roll down highways, too. Tire manufacturers are harnessing the versatility of soybean oil to create eco-friendly, high-performance tires. And it’s not just a novelty; one...
Thanksgiving in Maryland is more than just a holiday — it’s a celebration of the bountiful local produce, seafood and rich agricultural traditions that define our state. This year, the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s marketing program, Maryland’s Best, is...
By Amber Rozich, Gaver Farm The Gaver Farm 2015 Maryland Pride and Apple Kiddie Corn Mazes were harvested in November 2015, and we then planted winter rye. The photo below was taken in April 2016 of the rye cover crop. Can you see the apple paths in the rye? The...
At Paradise Stables in Mount Airy, healing and hope come together in an unexpected way: through horses. The Common Ground program, a part of this peaceful haven, offers veterans, first responders and other at-risk groups a path to recovery thanks to the unique power...
