Sep 18, 2025
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...
Sep 16, 2025
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...
Aug 28, 2025
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...
Aug 11, 2025
By Claire Rush Blades, Eco-Tourism & Aquaculture Sales Manager, Baywater Seafood Baywater Seafood started as a little idea to grow a once forgotten bivalve in Maryland’s coastal bays, the Atlantic Bay Scallop. The stars aligned for founders Lee Beauchamp and Matt...
Jul 30, 2025
Holly Lane Farms in Church Creek has sprouted four generations of hardworking farmers. “My great-grandfather began farming to feed his animals,” says Jason Spicer, the current farmer at the helm. Over the years, the farm has transformed alongside the Spicer family....
Jul 28, 2025
Have you ever bought something from the grocery store just because it had words like “organic,” “natural,” or “non-GMO” printed on the label? These terms can sound great, but let’s be honest — figuring out what they actually mean can feel downright confusing....
