Sep 8, 2024
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...
Aug 13, 2024
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...
Aug 4, 2024
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...
Jul 29, 2024
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...
Jul 24, 2024
Running a successful ice cream business while maintaining a dairy farm in today’s world is no small feat. With roots deep in the Long Green Valley, Prigel Family Creamery, established on Bellevale Farm, has been able to uphold traditions while adapting to modern...
Jun 11, 2024
The story of Forrest Hall Farm is all about resilience and adaptation. This fifth-generation family farm sits in the beautiful Southern Maryland countryside. Since its founding by Joseph A. Wood in 1917, the farm has seen many changes. Initially focused on tobacco...
