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Maryland's elite cow embryos; rebuilding a farm following a devastating loss; a new generation of farmer works to save the Chesapeake; locally-raised Thanksgiving turkeys.
A snapdragon farm in Harford County; and a 5th-generation Kent County farm family that grows radishes to help clean up the bay. Also: Annie's Project; heirloom tomatoes grown and sold locally.
One of Maryland's largest swine farms; cutting-edge farm technologies; a Frederick County organic dairy farm; tobacco barn heritage; selecting peppers.
Spotlighting farmers and their conservation practices.
Maryland's Ice Cream Trail; the big business of plant nurseries; Frederick County's high-end hay for race horses; county fairs; sweet corn.
New life at the Maryland State Fair; a Frederick farmer that grows barley for beer; livestock auctions; organic produce.
Innovative farm technologies that reduce local pollution; farmers growing hops for beer; watermelon farming. Also: the history of shipping Maryland grain; farm-made cheese.
Airplanes that plant seeds for cover crops; and a hi-tech poultry house. Also: Al Spoler with grilling techniques.
The economics of corn, Maryland's first sheep dairy, and 4-H's atypical course offerings.
Repurposed tobacco barns, a Harford Co. sunflower farm, and locally grown apples.
Selling apples to Panama, high altitude farming, and moving an urban farm to the country.
Maryland agritourism attractions, county fairs, and filtering run-off with wood chips
Thoroughbred racing's modern comeback, selling soybeans for natto, and farming at night.
Sisters bond over showing cattle; new technology helps apply fertilizer; growing poultry with solar power. Also: Al Spoler samples maple syrup.
Farmers adapt to local development; grower connects farmers and environmentalists; keeping chicken litter on the farm. Also: Al Spoler enjoys a bison burger.
Farmers donate to the Maryland Food Bank; growing Maryland mushrooms; high school class in a barn. Also: Al Spoler finds the perfect holiday dessert.
Farm safety; Maryland ice cream trail; science behind animal feed.
An Eastern Shore seed farm; honeybees on the farm; visiting the state fair. Also: Maryland citrus.
The largest fiber festival on the East Coast; and Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery. Also: How organic corn from Kent County is being used for Blackwater Distilling's new Maryland Rye Whiskey; and how wheat is transformed into flour.
Miss Maryland Agriculture; oyster farming. Also: Al Spoler picks strawberry and rhubarb at Walnut Springs Farm in Elkton.
One of the state's largest grain farms; a test drive of a tractor by John Davis; and duck eggs. Also: the first in a four-part series on the economics of grain farming.
Why many fruits and vegetables are cared for and harvested by hand; a farmer who's turning chicken manure into electricity; and a pheasant dinner.
Greenhouses, hoop houses and high tunnels; Full Moon Farm, which specializes in teaching people how to ride horses; and a homemade jam with a kick.
A typical winter's day for Kent County farmer Kurt Dill, which includes guarding his wheat crop from geese; the tofu trek of Kent County-grown soybeans; a global corporation that brings Maryland wheat to area malls; and how blue cheese is made.
Queen Anne's County farmer Keith Leaverton learns about his role in the global commodities market; and visits a grain elevator on the eastern shore.
Using drones for farming, a dentist for horses, and secrets of soil health.
Using irrigation on the farm, a dairy protecting the environment, and raising Red Angus.
Imperfect produce to good use, a poultry grower and educator, and an urban farm.
Hydroponic tomatoes, farm-to-school produce, and beef cattle genetics.
Sheepdog training, Maryland's evolving poultry industry, tales of working farm dogs.
Maryland Hunt Cup, Loveville Produce Auction, the business of farming.
Christmas tree farm, Garrett County farmers cope with bears, path to a perfect peach
Soybean research, growing cycle of corn, dairy veterinarian performs check-ups.
Preventing runoff, young farmers learn the ropes, Great Frederick Fair.
Farming ginseng, birdseed grown in Maryland, teenage hay farmer.
Farm photography, poultry gets brighter, grain elevator takes crops to new heights.
Father-son seed business, what is a GMO, ornamental natvies nursery.
Lawnmower race, scuba diving dairy farmer, farm family with roots in Switzerland.
The Season 4 premiere explores the challenges of raising and riding rodeo bulls. Also: a satellite-aided farm; alpacas; and hydroponic tomatoes.
A custom feed business; beef cattle breeds; and plants for green roofs.
Young farmers continue tradition, connecting farms and restaurants, and pea harvest.
Aquaponics, crop consulting, and oyster farming.
Avian flu, produce safety, and a program for new farmers.
Farming for the needy, country butchering, and a farm Christmas auction.
Leadership skills for farmers; failed crops; a flower farm; and lavender honey.
Hunting farmers, milk to ice cream, and mother-daughter farming.
Lambs raised for fairs; Stone Valley Farm; Locks of Love; and an organic berry farm.
Soy to soy oil; cucumbers to pickles; and apples to applesauce.
A farm that turns chicken manure into electricity; a soybean harvest; and farm that's in one room of a Baltimore row home.
Winemaking; and a lawmaker-farmer.
Replacement heifers, horse imports and exports, and organic green beans.
Agricultural statistics, Navy vet farmer, and hydroponic lettuce.
Wool to yarn, milk to cheese, and barley to beer.
Hatching chicks, Operation CatSnip, and adopted piglets.
Fasig-Tipton horse auction, cover crops, and a Baltimore high school farm.
Tricentennial farm, historic cider, and farming a piece of the Underground Railroad.
Community helps Christmas tree farm, a national agriculture advocate, and living walls.
Managing fertilizer, wholesale produce hub, and the National Envirothon Competition.
Cow pedometers, growing sod, and a farmer's first tractor.
Saltwater intrusion in crop fields, healthy soil, and carbon dioxide helping weeds.
Blue crabs, rye for local brews, and goat milk to soap.
Maryland-grown hops, organic chicken, and how a cow becomes a cow.
Mac the bee dog, honey harvest, and beeswax art.
Protecting the border from agricultural pests, an elementary school farm, and cornmeal.
Tractor pull, invasive blue catfish, and breeding bees.
The making of a locally-grown Thanksgiving meal.
Syrup to cereal, dairy industry struggles, and a farmer-conservationist.
Greenhouse to Home Depot, a fix-it farmer, and an oyster hatchery.
Slower-growing chicken, smart irrigation, and superior cattle.
97-year-old farmer, winter barn prep, farm to food bank, and pea shoots.
Milk to eggnog, a teaching farm, crowns made from Maryland blooms, and aronia berries.
Wet weather, showing cattle for recovery, Maryland State Fair president, and blue crabs.
Animal births, ditch research, and rooftop farming.
Prince George's County farming guru, wheat to brownies, using the whole hog, and rice.
Charter fishing, improving water quality, farm field trip, and food forests.
Apples to apple butter, picking pumpkins and popcorn, and invasive lanternflies.
Rye whiskey, apple brandy, bourbon, and pumpkin beer.
Rockfish, breeding mealworms, rural internet access, and meal kits with local ingredients.
Century farm, Baltimore urban farm, 92-year-old equine vet, and purple snow peas.
Water episode: oysters, conservation drainage, irrigation, and eels.
Women in agriculture family produce business, erosion control & counting women on farms.
Maryland Steam Historical Society show, zucchini bread, and winter Tuscan kale.
Holiday episode: handmade Christmas wreaths, Hanukkah donuts, and gingerbread cookies.
Ag classes in a Baltimore school, 4-H goat project, and a community farm.
Using drones in farming, combating an invasive weed, and farm fresh eggs.
Farming in winter, raising poultry, soybean research, and crab cakes.
Maryland-made drinks: paw paw lemonade, milk, wine, and kombucha.
Solar panels on a poultry farm, making a corn maze, and peppers.
Selling big trees, grain elevator, apple breeding, and cider donuts.
An award-winning hay farmer; precision agriculture, and the Old Wye Grist Mill.
Goats for Hire; Greenhouse Donates Produce; Farmer Grows Healthy
Restoring streams, healthy soil fights climate change, and buying local helps the planet.
Genetically-engineered corn, corn silage, and sweet corn.
Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted agriculture.
Firewood, peach mead, and vertical farming.
Virtual live stock shows, bird flu, and agritourism during COVID-19.
Toy tractors, Dectes stem borer, and edible flowers.
Breeding heritage chicks, crop damage by bears, and Maryland wine.
Crop-to-keg farm brewery, sustainable tree farm, and family dairy operation.
Horse therapy, oyster farming, and an organic berry farm.
Nigerian farmer, starting a family farm, and Highland cattle.
Breeding bees, soybeans to soy oil, farm photographer, and growing mushrooms.
Planting Special: growing corn, seedless watermelons, and aquaponic lettuce.
The 2021 cicada swarm, Black Dirt Farm Collective, and growing beets.
What Animals Eat: making chicken feed, grass-fed dairy, and homemade dog food.
How herbicide is used, organic weed control, and growing rhubarb.
Farm painting contest, an unusual orchard, and a tractor test drive with MotorWeek.
Goat yoga, making yarn from wool, and free range poultry.
See what it takes to plant and grow Christmas trees. Then, Al Spoler tries a modern twist on a favorite Hanukkah recipe. Plus, we have wintertime photos from farms across the state.
History of MD Farming: tobacco, plantations, and farmers markets.
Farmers help hurricane victims, the work of a soil conservationist, pick-your-own apples.
Build a house with straw, growing sunflowers, and catching soft shell crabs.
Unusual crops grown in Maryland: persimmons, sorghum, and turmeric.
Ag Education: carnivorous plants, hands-on elementary school and a farm for at-risk youth.
Harvest Special: combining corn, picking watermelons, and harvesting lettuce.
Veterans continue to serve their country through farming. Plus, brunch on The Local Buy.
A farm earns an award. We revisit the Grimmel Girls. Al visits John Brown Butchery.
A farmer fundraises for Ukraine. An altruistic partnership. The Local Buy: microgreens.
How farmers adapt to varying soils. A teacher promotes farming. The Local Buy: mushrooms.
Urban farming in Baltimore. Composting in Montgomery County. The Local Buy: apples.
A research project breeds a new generation of wheat, well suited for Maryland weather. Next, more of Maryland’s spectacular sunrises and sunsets from farms across the state. Then, we revisit Palmyra Dairy Farm, known for the genes of their world-class dairy cows. Also, we take a look at farmers and their best friends… tractors on Then & Now. Plus, the Governors Buy Local Cookout on The Local Buy.
Lifelong learners Jane Kuhl and Drew Denton chose to continue life as busy bees after retiring from the private sector by pursuing their dream of owning their own bee farm. Then we revisit the story of Mac The Bee Dog, the unlikely paw-tector of our favorite pollinators. Plus, Al Spoler isn’t sheepish when it comes to cheese on The Local Buy. This week’s Farm Photos: Farmers’ beloved animal friend
We meet family farmers as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Baltimore Farmers Market, a community staple they’ve been a part of since day one. We’ll also explore the science and art of winemaking with Maryland’s leading grape expert. Next, enjoy some photos of your hand-picked produce. Plus, Al Spoler’s gut reaction to some fermented delicacies on The Local Buy.
We visit Ananda Farm and Restaurant, a unique farm-to-table business owned by Binda Singh, who immigrated to Maryland from India at age 14, dreaming of following in his family’s footsteps as a farmer. Then we revisit one of our favorite stories. MPT follows Maryland Farm Bureau President (2009-2013), Pat Langenfelder to meetings in Annapolis and back to her hog farm in Kent County where her two daughters and a son tend to all matters swine, while her husband manages crop production. Next, Al samples high-end fortified hard ciders on The Local Buy. Plus, the history of apple cider on Then & Now. Farm photos of the week: Maryland’s orchards.
Dave and Belinda Burrier of Burrier-Linganore Farm uphold the Burrier family values of determination and resiliency to keep their farm’s legacy alive. Then, a rose is a rose is a rose, or is it? On this special Valentine’s Day episode, we head to Willow Oaks Flower & Herb Farm to see some of Maryland’s best roses. Next a flower farm brightens a bakery’s Valentine’s Day delights on The Local Buy. Plus, photos of Maryland’s farm families and the history of Valentine’s Day on Then & Now.
A lot has changed since Panora Acres Farm was founded in 1888, but the Sellers family has been a constant with six generations working the land on this Carroll County farm. Then we visit Lone Oak Brewery, a proud farm brewery slinging pints made from start to finish on site. Next, landscaping with native species at Unity Churchhill Nursery in Queen Anne's County on The Local Buy. Plus, harvest time photos from across the state and beer making on Then & Now.
We head to Baugher’s Farm in Westminster in search of the perfect pumpkin in the agritourism segment. Then, we revisit some enterprising watermen at Tranquility Farm, a sustainable aquafarming operation growing thousands of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. Next we explore an American icon, Bison, the original red meat, on The Local Buy. Plus, photos of beautiful tree-lined farm roads, and the history of fertilizer on Then & Now.
MPT reflects on the 10th Year Anniversary of Maryland Farm & Harvest. Host Joanne Clindining shares her fondest Maryland Farm & Harvest memories and favorite locations. Then, a roundtable discussion with Joanne, the show’s producers and Al Spoler, followed by a reflection on 10 years of The Local Buy. Plus, learn how the show is made and see behind the scenes photos.
Pop’s Old Place Joanne gets a taste of farm life when she visits a heritage breed livestock farm in Dorchester County. Moon Valley Farm Young farmer Emma Jagoz took an apartment balcony pregnancy project and turned it into a climate resilient 400 member CSA Farm. The Local Buy - Frog Eye Farm Blueberries Al celebrates the start of summer by visiting Frog Eye Farm in Washington County to sample some of the season’s tastiest treats.
Moo Cow Creamery A Frederick County dairy farm pivots to produce stomach-friendly A2 milk. Deep Roots Farm Farmer Gail of Deep Roots is using entrepreneurial spirit, science and a lot of hard work to regenerate 53 acres of dormant land in PG County into a thriving CSA and Educational Center. ALL NEW - Farm To Skillet - Chef: Steve Chu, Fells Point Farmers Market Season 11 introduces viewers to an all new segment called Farm To Skillet. Each Farm To Skillet segment features an eclectic mix of prominent chefs from the Maryland restaurant scene who sources ingredients from local farmers markets then heads into the kitchen to whip up a flavorful yet simple meal. Surf and Turf Lo Mein is on the menu as Chef Steve Chu heads to Fells Point Farmers Market then into his restaurant kitchen to whip up this amazing meal.
The Reed Center It’s Earth Day Weekend at the Reed Center and 500 volunteers are taking root to plant over 5000 trees at Morning View Food Forest, an intentionally designed permaculture farm that hopes to reconnect people to nature. Mighty Microgreens From small hydroponics operations to large scale growers, microgreens are becoming an increasingly popular crop for their flavor, and high nutritional value, plus, they’re easy to grow! The Local Buy - Smokey Cat Lavender Farm / Earth Tones Cafe Al Spoler takes a road trip to the eastern shore to experience the lush scents and delectable treats from a lavender farm.
Fiddler’s Green Ben and Brynn Batten quit the corporate life to return to a family farm that Ben grew up on but never farmed a day in his life - See how they’re building new brands by planting ancient heritage grains - that is if their 60 year old harvester doesn’t burn their crops down first. Livestock Auction Livestock auctions may be the second oldest profession - see how the free market economy helps keep Maryland farming families in business. The Local Buy - East Rivendell Farm, Nubian Goat Milk Soap Al is all in a lather on this week’s The Local Buy when he visits East Rivendell Farms in Montgomery County where the goats are milked to make goat milk soap.
Baywater Seafood - Scallop Aquaculture Meet the owners of Baywater Seafood, Maryland’s only bay scallop aquaculture farm, pioneers at the cutting edge of shellfish aquaculture, and learn about their efforts to bring back this classic Maryland delicacy. Crab Feast to Compost - Annapolis Rotary Club/Veterans Compost Marylanders know a thing or two about eating crabs. But no one does it bigger than the Annapolis rotary club, and with zero waste… We follow the crab from the catch to the feast to the compost pile. Farm To Skillet - Chef: Rodney Scruggs - Farmers Market: Chestertown Get green with envy as Chef Rodney Scruggs creates a sweet corn panna cotta with green tomato consomme.
Tuckahoe Farm Days with Joanne - Historic Farm Machinery TALBOT Joanne Clendining is on site to celebrate 50 years of the eastern shore’s Tuckahoe’s Steam and Gas Association’s dedication of farm life and all things mechanical. Farmer Flashback Jason Scott Profile - Walnut Hill Farm It’s that time of the year. Purchase, package and deliver! A young farmer and entrepreneur is literally spreading his love for farming through his seed dealership. Farm To Skillet - Chef: Shalia Coburn Farmers Market: Bethesda Personal Chef Shalia Coburn gets tips from local farmers at the Bethesda Central Farm Market to find the ingredients she needs for her Asian-influenced, pan-seared seafood dish.
Clagett Farm With excess run-off entering the Chesapeake, Clagett Farm is sowing a future with a healthier bay. Heron’s Meadow Farm, Tea Grower When you think tea you might imagine, old world China, a homey British cottage, or the spices and aromas of Indian Chai, but did you know that right here in Maryland a farm is experimenting with their own special blend? The Local Buy - Swagger Sauce Al picks a peck of peppers that pack the heat.
Mount Zion Farm/ Old Wye Mill Einkorn Wheat Farmer Gerry Godrey of Mt Zion Farms wanted to grow a grain that his gluten-sensitive grandchildren could eat. He turned to an old world grain, Einkorn. Purple Mountain Organics Rice For ages rice has been grown one way - under water. But Nazirahk Amen of Purple Mountain Grownis slowly turning Prince George's into a dry rice county. The Local Buy - Chesterfield Heirlooms Heirloom Veggies Al Spoler visits Chesterfield Heirlooms where he learns every plant has a story.
Monocacy Hops There’s a new hop in town! The Monocacy hop is one of a kind and grows so well in Maryland’s climate that it’s making both hop farmers and brewmasters very hoppy! Farmer Flashback Steve Ernst, Ernst Farm A family farm since the 1880’s, Clear Water Springs is now in the hands of Steve Ernst. His “Best Management Practices has awarded him a Certified Steward of the land. Farm To Skillet - Chef: Lettie Lavallee; Farmers Market: Annapolis With an old family recipe as her guide, Chef Lettie Lavallee heads to the Anne Arundel County Farmers Market in Annapolis and then into the kitchen to turn seasonal veggies into a summer treat.
Saltwater Intrusion Effects on Corn and Soybeans Maryland farmers in the low-lying counties are experiencing the deadly combination of sinking land and rising seas causing their crops to fail. On-going research is helping those farmers battle the inevitable. Clear Meadows Farm - Day In The Life of Grain Farmer Fall is a busy time for all farmers but for brothers Greg and Zach Rose of Clear Meadows Farms it’s on a bigger scale. A big rig convoy is called in to keep the corn and soybean harvest up to speed. The Local Buy - Loew Vineyards The Loew family wine and mead legacy is in good hands, even in the face of adversity.
Maryland Farm Zoo with JOANNE Joanne Clendining tours the Maryland Zoo’s on site farm where they’re growing food for all animals great and small. Farmer Flashback, Briar Branch Alpaca Farm In the midst of Maryland’s alpaca renaissance, one St. Mary’s County farmer combines agriculture with artistry to produce high-end finished products. Joanne Cledining is there to lend a helping hand. Farm To Skillet - Chef: Kurt Peter, Farmers Market: Easton Chef Kurt Peter is known for creating amazing meals that showcase the Bay’s bounty, and this week is no exception with pan-seared rockfish from Dorchester county paired with eastern shore peaches all from St. Michaels Farmers Market.
Farm Safety - Grain Farm Maryland Farm & Harvest spotlights the dangers that farmers encounter on an almost daily basis where farm accidents have upended families and in some instances taken lives. DelMarVa Chicken Festival w/Modern Chicken Farm Get in line for some of the best chicken this side of the eastern shore! Delmarva’s Chicken festival is back to celebrate 100 years since quite possibly the best mistake in chicken roasting history. Farm To Skillet - Chef: Keema Johnson, Farmers Market: Bel Air On this week’s Farm To Skillet, we head to Harford County and follow personal Chef Keema Johnson as she rolls through the Bel Air Farmers Market to find everything she needs to whip up a home-cooked meal that’ll make your family run to the dinner table - in the Skillet this week is pan-seared bone-in pork chops with okra and stuffed squash blossoms.
Peace and Plenty Rural Historic District (Preservation) Take a tour of Eastern Frederick County's new Peace and Plenty Rural Historic District. A nearly intact rural landscape showcasing the county's agricultural heritage. Long Green Farms, Leopold Conservation Award After returning to his family dairy farm, Caleb Crothers answered the call of conservation. The Local Buy - Pathfinder Farms, Red Butcher Corn Moonshine Al Spoler visits Pathfinder Farm in Keedysville to mash up some Moonshine.
