Farming often conjures up images of modern tractors whirring across fields, but at Copper Penny Farm in Adamstown, Chuck Gardetto and his family are reviving a time-honored tradition. Alongside his wife Nancy, Chuck uses two Belgian draft horses, Jim and Jake, to work...
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...
