It is not uncommon for Maryland farmer Heinz Thomet to go against the grain and grow different and exciting produce for market. However, ever since he literally started growing organic grains for sale a few years ago, I have been curious. I became even more curious...
As part of the weekly blog post series, Maryland FarmLINK occasionally features an interview with a local farmer or local food advocate. If we want to create a different food system, where regionally-based agricultural systems can thrive, my hope is that we value...
To many, farming is a rejection of urban lifestyles, of being chained to a desk. Farming is a lifestyle of independence and a connection to nature. But do farms have to be profitable? Recently, I was in a conversation with Ginger Myers, Extension Marketing Specialist,...
I cry at (good) movies and I think wistfully about the good ole days when quaint, picturesque, farms of all sizes dotted Maryland’s countryside. Each winter, I read stories of successful homesteaders and pledge to produce most of my own food. However, I know...
‘Agri’ came before ‘culture’ Before agriculture, humans were nomads by necessity. They could not store food for long periods, so they were in constant search for food. Through the use of crude tools to turn the soil and the accidental or...
