The Mar-Del Watermelon Queen Program is a unique, year-long experience designed to promote the watermelon industry throughout Maryland and Delaware. The queen plays a pivotal role in educating the public about the health benefits of watermelon, the importance of...
Every autumn, as the leaves turn gold and the air grows crisp, Strohmer’s Farm in Woodstock becomes a lively hub for its annual Fall Festival & Farm Tour. This year is special as the farm celebrates its 10th anniversary of the event. What started in 2014 as a...
Maryland is facing a challenge in its waterways with the invasion of certain fish species: blue catfish, flathead catfish and Chesapeake Channa (formerly known as snakehead). These invasive species are not just a nuisance; they pose a threat to the Chesapeake Bay’s...
Lindsey Jacobs is the current Ms. Agvocate USA and a passionate cattle farmer at Church View Farm in Millersville. The Ms. Agvocate program brings together women who are passionate about agriculture, providing a platform to share their stories and advocate for the...
As Brookeville Beer Farm celebrates its eighth anniversary, the passion and dedication of its team shine through. Philip Muth, the farm manager, reflects on the journey with enthusiasm. “Our family had a background in farming. We saw an opportunity with this property...
You wouldn’t head out to the beach or lake without applying sunscreen, right? Just like we need protection from the sun, farms need to gear up against fire hazards when temperatures spike. During hot, dry conditions, like the ones we’ve seen in Maryland the past few...
