From the time colonists settled in St. Mary’s county until recent decades, tobacco was the primary crop in Southern Maryland. When the Maryland tobacco buyout happened in the early 2000s, the industry disappeared, almost over night. Farms across Southern Maryland were...
The days are getting cooler and summer may be coming to a close, but farmer’s markets across Maryland are open for business. Many farmer’s markets are open through November and there’s lots to choose from. We spoke with three Maryland farmers to get the inside...
For people, being put out to pasture isn’t a good thing. For livestock, it’s a different story. When Benson and Jamie Tiralla moved to their family farm in 2007, it wasn’t in the best shape. “My grandfather was a part-time tobacco farmer,” said Benson. “He grew...
(SALISBURY, MARYLAND) – Farming is a lot different than when your great-grandpa roamed the earth. Today, Maryland farmers use technology and some pretty nifty techniques to grow a bigger crop using fewer inputs. They also operate with conservation and sustainability...
(REYKJAVIK, ICELAND) – August 7, 2017 – Watching the runway rise up beneath him, Eric Spates had that sinking feeling there would be trouble. His flight had run over an hour late. Now he was going to miss his connection, and that would cut a rare chance to visit with...
There’s a lot of special care that goes into raising livestock. “Everyone is enchanted by the idea of all-natural, but the reality is that domesticated animals need humans to care for them and keep them healthy,” said Jamie Tiralla, co-owner of Monnett Farms in Prince...
