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...
May 29, 2024
Ethan Cook and Michael Rochon began their ag adventure as volunteers on organic farms. In 2020, they established Round Stone Farm, a permaculture market garden on just over a quarter acre in Cambridge. Garlic takes center stage in their efforts, followed by an array...
May 14, 2024
Maryland has been keeping a fantastic tradition alive for over six decades. It’s the Maryland Dairy Princess Program, and it’s been weaving together the best of agriculture, community spirit and youth development for a whopping 62 years. This program is a chance for...
Apr 30, 2024
Holly Porter had always been curious about finding the perfect way to connect consumers with the world of broiler farms. With a welcoming approach, Holly, who is the Executive Director of Delmarva Chicken Association, aimed to demystify the agricultural practices of...
