Emmy Dallam Beavers is a 10th-generation farmer who was born into the business on both sides of her family. With farming in her blood, she now works alongside her husband, Lucas, and manages Homelands Poultry in Churchville. The poultry farm was established in 2018...
The future of agriculture lies in the hands of young, hard-working individuals passionate about sustaining and innovating the industry. Here in Maryland, young farmers are stepping up to honor generations of hard work while adapting to modern challenges. Among those...
Mowing the lawn is a dreaded chore for many of us. But farmers John and Kim Luthy let the grass grow tall on their Dorchester County farm. The grass the Luthys grow is called Miscanthus. It’s a purpose-grown crop that grows to heights of around 12 feet and is being...
The Eck family emigrated to Baltimore from Germany in the mid-1800s. Elmer T. Eck and Sons was established in 1952 when the family purchased 750 acres of land in Queen Anne’s County. Carl Eck and his wife, Doris, worked with his sister, Dorothy Eck Higgs, and her...
It’s that time of the year for the state fair! Cotton candy, Ferris wheels and concerts. These are definitely exciting parts of the Maryland State Fair. But, if you look beyond those attractions, you’ll find a world full of agricultural gems — everything from horse...
