We Americans are used to seeing larger businesses outperform and consume smaller businesses. That trend is apparent in the agriculture industry, where four corporations control 80% of all meat processing and a just a few control control nearly all the seeds sold for...
A farmer recently contacted me about using Maryland FarmLINK to post the need for a farm worker. I encouraged him to do so and noted that there is no charge to post on the farm forum. Availability of farm labor is a common concern. If you are not genuinely interested...
The St. Mary’s County Twilight Vegetable Tour proved to be a horticultural and cultural learning experience. Growing up in Calvert County, my opportunities to spend time with the Mennonite and Amish communities had been limited–there were none in Calvert;...
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...
Each month, Maryland FarmLINK membership increases by a couple of dozen new members, most who are looking for farmland. What are they seeking? To begin to understand that question, I reviewed the information submitted by new Maryland FarmLINK members for the last...
Maryland is America in miniature from its rugged mountains, to its fertile valleys and coastal plains, and to its sandy beaches. Add to that Maryland’s urban and rural population base, and you can expect that there are a large number of people who seek access to...
