It’s been 70 years since Susan Watson White’s parents purchased land in Brandywine to start a family farm. “Our family has been farming since 1955, when Mom and Dad got married, bought the farm and started our business,” Susan says. “Over the years, we’ve diversified...
Spring planting season is in full swing, and it’s a bustling time when our roads are shared between motorists and slow-moving farm vehicles. Farmers can’t teleport their equipment between fields, so they brave public roads to get the job done. “It’s critical for us to...
Johnson Family Farm, a 1,800-acre family-run farm in Snow Hill, is a piece of living history, having been continuously farmed by the Johnson family for over 200 years. While its heart lies in agriculture and animal husbandry, a piece of the farm has since...
Vintage Family Farms in Hurlock is a place where you can pick vibrant flowers in colorful fields, snuggle with friendly farm animals, and connect with nature all in one visit. The heritage and heirloom farm brings timeless “vintage” charm to modern times. The idea for...
Emmy Dallam Beavers is a 10th-generation farmer who was born into the business on both sides of her family. With farming in her blood, she now works alongside her husband, Lucas, and manages Homelands Poultry in Churchville. The poultry farm was established in 2018...
Maryland’s farmers have always been mindful stewards of the land, taking great care to nurture their crops. However, some challenges come with the territory. One issue that doesn’t get the attention it deserves is the impact of wildlife on crops. Deer, although...
