When you meet Heinz Thomet, his Swiss accent tells you right away that he is a transplant from elsewhere, but after you spend some time with him, you learn that he comes with a deep appreciation for soil science and pride for his Charles County farm. Heinz did not...
In the last decade, Maryland has made progress in the locally-sourced food movement. Farmers markets have been popping up everywhere. The number of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms has been growing. Livestock producers have started selling locally. Wine...
For most new Maryland farmers today, farming is a choice, not an expectation as it was in centuries past. There are many career options in this semi-urban state that typically has lower than average unemployment rates. New farmers are drawn to the land to grow healthy...
Recently, I suggested in a Facebook post that farmers should take their cameras to work this time of the year. I meant it. Usually, your farm looks its best during the growing season, not in mid-winter when you might actually have the time to write your farm story. It...
On January 10th, I posted that the Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) had issued a press release initiating public review of the proposed rule for produce safety: Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption. The comment...
In the first series post, I described marketing and climatic advantages that make Maryland an attractive location for new agricultural ventures. In last week’s post, I highlighted land preservation and regulatory efforts to support farming. A few tough issues...
