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8 Agriculture and Tourism a Perfect Mix

9 Farming in Frederick has a Long History

10 Frederick County is Tops in Dairy

11 Keeping the Land Productive

12 All Eggs Not in One Basket

13 Crops that Pour: Wine and other Spirits

15 Local Pastures are Filled with Horses

17 Agriculture a Part of the Class Curriculum

18 Extension Service Turns 100

20 Movement Promotes Eating Local

22 One Farmer’s Story

24 Growing with Water, Not Soil

26 Frederick County Abounds with Markets

28 Growers Share Their Favorite Recipes

30 Listing of Local Agricultural Offerings

60 Sprouts of Wisdom

62 Family Festival @ the Farm

64 Agricultural Facts You May Not Know

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Agritourism is thriving in Frederick County, the countythat’s home to the largest number of farms in Maryland.

Many of our agriculturally-based activities attract visitors and residents alike, fromshopping for fresh, produce at farm stands and farmers’ markets to picking yourown fruit, enjoying locally-grown food in fine dining establishments, learningabout wine and cheese-making, sampling locally-produced cider and ale,purchasing alpaca sweaters, and enjoying locally made ice cream.

While great restaurants dot the county, Frederick City is a popular diningdestination with more than 30 restaurants Downtown, many inspired by theFarm-to-Fork movement that celebrates locally sourced food. Menus showcasesome of the county’s best fruits and vegetables, beef and poultry as well as wine, brew and spirits. The food is prepared by critically-acclaimed chefs andcultivates ties between the agricultural community and its culinary marketplace.Zagat-rated restaurants abound in this culinary hot spot.

Our vineyards, wineries and breweries are also major attractions. The FrederickWine Trail and Antietam Highlands Wine Trail offer a wideselection of fine wines, warm hospitality, and a glimpse at theart of wine making. The vineyards on these two trails areresponsible for more than half of Maryland’s wineproduction. Craft brew lovers can tour breweries, includingMaryland’s largest one, and enjoy samples along the way.New on the scene are farmhouse breweries, serving upcraft beer where the ingredients are harvested.

Unique nurseries are abundant, drawing visitors insearch of aquatic plants, herbs and other specialtyplants and garden accents. Visitors can harvest their

own lavender, select water gardening products and enjoyspecial events among the beautiful gardens.

Orchards and creameries are popular destinations. Peoplejourney to Frederick County to pick their own apples,peaches, plums, berries, pears, cherries, nectarines andmore. Fresh produce is bountiful and visitors love takingbaked goods, jams and jellies from the orchards backhome with them. In addition to selling farm fresh eggs,cheese and milk, several dairy farms produce their ownice cream on-site—nothing like experiencing agriculture inFrederick County by licking a cone of ice cream.

Dairy farms aren’t the only draw. Many farms offer grass-fed, pasture-raised beef. Pork and lamb are widelyavailable as well as pastured and free-range poultry. Alpacafarms are another family favorite stop. Feed the alpacas atfull-scale pasture-to-product farms and shop for productsmade from their fiber.

The agricultural industry continues to grow. It ischanging to meet the needs of the populationand has evolved to become a destination forvisitors. Longstanding agricultural traditionscontinue and are shared through agri-tourism as well as showcased eachSeptember at the Great Frederick Fair.

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FARMS & FOODCOMBINATION ATTRACTSVISITORS TO FREDERICK COUNTY

By Charissa HippDigital Marketing & Media Relations ManagerTourism Council of Frederick County

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The history of Frederick County is the early history ofagriculture in the United States. Since the initialsettlement in the mid 1700s, agriculture has been andremains to this day one of the most important sectorsof the local economy. The county’s fertile soils, sufficientwater and favorable climate and topography were astrong attraction to the early settlers. The productivitywas such that Frederick County was the largest wheatproducing county in the United States in 1790.

The growing agricultural industry was well diversified from the early settlementdays with grain crops, livestock , dairy, vegetables and fruit orchards. For ashort period, Frederick County was even a major tobacco producer. One of

the strongest advantages thatFrederick County has is its proximityto the major markets of Baltimoreand Washington. While thatproximity brings pressure on the landbase resource from competing landuses it also brings the markets thatsupport a growing, diversifyingagricultural economy.

Frederick County has one of thestrongest agricultural economies inMaryland and agriculture remainsimportant to the overall countyeconomy as one of its leading

industries with an agricultural output of more than $150million in 2012. Frederick County is both the leadingdairy producer and the leading beef producer in thestate. Other leading agricultural crops include hay andcorn for silage. The equine, horticultural and producesectors are important to the agricultural economy.Included in this is the expanding wine and wine grapeoperations as well as the barley and hops production forthe emerging craft brewing business.

In order to ensure that the land base is intact tocontinue a variety of agricultural land uses, the countyhas been one of the nation’s leaders in agricultural landpreservation ranking in the top 10 of all countiesnationwide for the amount of agricultural landpreserved. To date the county has preserved more than50,000 acres of land through a variety of landpreservation program including the MarylandAgricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF)Program, Rural Legacy Program and county-runprograms as well.

AGRICULTURE ANIMPORTANT PART OFCOUNTY HISTORY

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The history of agriculture in Frederick Countyprominently includes the dairy industry, importantever since the conversion from a grain-basedagricultural industry to a dairy industry in the late19th century.

Once again location and topography led to the emergence of the dairy industry in the county with access to the Baltimore and Washington markets which madedairying a viable industry to serve the needs of the urban areas. The topographyof Frederick County with its rolling hills provided ample land more suitable forpasture than crops.

Frederick County has been the long time leading dairy county in Maryland and still hasthe highest number of milk cows (15,726) and is second in the number of dairy farmsin the state according to the 2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture. The latest figures alsoreport that county dairy farms provide 27 percent of the state’s total production of milk.

FREDERICK COUNTYREMAINS A DAIRYLEADER

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Those working the land learn early that their surroundingshave to remain viable and Frederick County farmers andgrowers are doing their part to keep the rural areassustainable. An example of those efforts can be found atBlack Ankle Vineyards, 14463 Black Ankle Road, Mount Airy.

Owners Sarah O’Herron and Ed Boyce say that “We decided to build using thesame principles by which we farm: use what we have on the farm first, use themost ecologically sound and environmentally friendly options available, and workwith nature instead of against it. As a result of these guiding principles, ourtasting room is a uniquely eco-friendly, low-impact building, constructed primarilyof materials that we found or grew on our farm.”

Black Ankle has a wide open site, “which enabled us to placethe building with an all important southern exposure; thebuilding uses passive solar heating.” The owners use therain to water landscaping, almost exclusively nativeplants which need no supplemental irrigation. Inaddition, the rain waters the green roofs containingplants that completely block out the summer heat. Asthe plants respire they actually cool the building.

“We have some good farm soils at Black Ankle,” theowners say, “and we used them to grow the rye and oat strawwhich was used extensively throughout the construction. Baled strawprovides the insulation for our walls, while loose straw is a key ingredient in cob,a mix of sand, dirt, water and straw which hardens like concrete, and was usedto build the window seat, bar fronts, masonry heater cladding and garden walls.The farm has 50 acres of trees, some of which were used for structures. Our

trees also provide us with plenty of firewood tosupplement our passive solar heat with our masonrystove, a clean burning fireplace with the warmth andcomfort of radiant heat,” they say.

“Like a lot of farmers, we are really good at growingrocks. We regularly pull stones of all shapes and sizesout of the vineyard so that they don’t interfere withour tractors and mechanical weeding. During ourconstruction, we were able to make use of manystones to build the landscape walls in our gardens andface the front of the building.”

With more than 42,000 plants in the ground,the vineyard generates plenty of grapes andvine prunings. After juice is extracted, a pileof skins and seeds remain, referred to aspommace. Usually it’s composted;however, the owners took a few hundredpounds aside, dried it, added some pruningsfrom the vineyard and had it made into

countertops for the tasting bars. The rest wentto the cows—they love it, say the owners.

Finally, “when we couldn’t find the materials weneeded on our farm, we tried to find the most local,sustainable and non-toxic alternatives possible,” they say.

FOR AGRICULTURE TOCONTINUE, SUSTAINABLESTEPS ARE PROMOTED

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Chuck and Paula Fry, who own and operate Rocky PointCreamery with its 1,500 acres near the Potomac River in Tuscarora, are strong proponents of diversifiedfarming. Just like the stability that comes from a three-legged stool, the Frys aim to have at least threeendeavors to support the operation. Currentlywith about 200 head of Holsteins, the familyhas additionally branched into the icecream business with more than 60flavors on the board of their creamery,as well as growing crops includingcorn, soybeans, wheat and hay.

Painted a colorful barn red, the creamery is aplace where visitors not only can enjoy icecream, but also sit on the benches outsideand relax in the country, watching thegoldfinches swooping into the 2.5 acres ofsunflowers that have been planted, the cropraising $3,000 last year that was donated to St.Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Just north of Rocky Point Creamery is anotheroperation, South Mountain Creamery, where ownersRandy and Karen Sowers are equally supportive offarming diversity. Beginning as a dairy operation in 1981,the family added a beef herd and in 1991 built a chicken

house to go into the egg business. Ten years later, theyformed South Mountain Creamery and started homedeliveries that today number around 9,000 customers.

But the Sowers haven’t stopped there with themany facets of their farm operation. Last yearthey put into play a soybean press. The oilcan be converted into biodiesel and thepressed soybeans make meal for animalfeed. Additionally, the farm is active inagri-tourism, inviting the public for farmtours that include daily calf feeding andcow milking experiences and twofarm festivals a year.

Bob Black and his family are thethird generation operatingCatoctin Mountain Orchard outsideof Thurmont. Through the years

they also have appreciated the value ofhaving a diverse operation that includes pick-your-own crops from cherries to blueberries andpumpkins, as well as a large cut-your-own flowergarden, plus a farm market that pulls a steady tradefrom travelers on U.S. 15. The latest addition to themarket is a bakery with signature fruit pies along withcookies and crumb cakes—all of which proves “themore the merrier.”

FARMERS AREN’TPUTTING ALL THEIREGGS IN ONE BASKET

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Some of the most noticeable and fastest growingvalue-added agricultural enterprises in FrederickCounty are the winery, distillery and breweryoperations. Their proliferation is a directresponse to the growing markets andprofitability of such enterprises that cantake farm-produced grapes and grains andturn them into a high-demand product.

There are at least seven active wineries in Frederick County with more on the way and several farm breweries and two farm distilleries as well. According to the2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture, 21 farms in Frederick County are growing grapes, making it the second leading county in the state for the number of farms in grape production.

In addition to the moderate to gently sloping productive farmland in the county,Frederick is accessible to the large urbanpopulations around Baltimore andWashington. These are people interested inday trips to the countryside for winetastings, purchases and tours.

The local wineries and breweries also havepeople spreading out blankets on a lawn tosip wine and be entertained by musicians.Frederick County is creatively devisingexpanded use of the land.

WINES AND OTHER SPIRITSADD TO AGRICULTURALOFFERINGS

SOURCES INCLUDE:

BERRYWINE PLANTATIONS/LINGANORE WINECELLARS13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy

BLACK ANKLE VINEYARDS14463 Black Ankle Road, Mount Airy

CATOCTIN BREEZE VINEYARD15010 Roddy Road, Thurmont

DISTILLERY LANE CIDER WORKS5533 Gapland Road, Jefferson

ELK RUN15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy

LOEW VINEYARDS14001 Liberty Road (Md. 26), Mount Airy

ORCHID CELLAR WINERY8546 Pete Wiles Road, Middletown

SPRINGFIELD MANOR WINERY & DISTILLERY11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont

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The Frederick County Equine Alliance, formed topromote equine activities and support the half abillion dollar industry in the county, reports that thelast horse census, conducted in 2010, saw 7,850 horseshere. The places where horses were either owned orboarded for others numbered 1,600 and theestimated number of persons involved in the equineindustry was 2,790.

As part of its mission, the alliance is also into preserving green space forequine and other agricultural endeavors. The latest numbers show that21,400 acres in the county are used for horses. For more information onthe group, email info@frederickcountyequine.org.

EQUINE REPRESENT A HALF BILLIONDOLLAR ENDEAVOR

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SCHOOLS PROMOTEAGRICULTURE

Frederick County Public Schools has the largestagricultural education program in Maryland,with programs at the Career and TechnologyCenter offered in horticulture, animal scienceand agricultural mechanics.

Horticultural students raise andmarket plants in the schoolgreenhouse, create floralarrangements and designand install landscapes. Inanimal science, emphasis ison pre-veterinary scienceand designed to providestudents with basicknowledge and skills neededto care for and work withsmall and large animals. Studentswork in a simulated veterinaryhospital setting using clinical lab procedures.

“Hands-on, minds-on” describes the agricultural mechanics programthat includes work on small gas engines, welding and oxy-acetylenecutting, construction of wood and metal structures and advancedmechanics skills. Students learn how to maintain and repairequipment, build structures, and trouble shoot mechanical problems.

CTC also offers programs in agricultural and commercial metalstechnology and environmental landscape design and management.

Frederick County also leads the state in FFA. Membership helpsstudents strengthen personal skills, learn time management and torespect themselves and in turn gain respect. www.fcps.org

Farming can be hot, and dirty, with super long hours and no time for breaks. But when you see the kids walking around the show ring, or putting their ribbons in a frame, you know that this is what you were made to do.

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Frederick County’s extension office is at330 Montevue Lane, with faculty and staffthat engage in non-formal educational

programs that address economic,environmental, technical, and socialconcerns of all citizens, and tailors itself tounique problems of the area. They use avariety of educational methods that relateto the topics of 4-H youth development,agriculture, environment and naturalresources, food and nutrition, health andwellness, home gardening and finances.

Offers help to the public whether on the farm or in town

Farmers, growers, 4-H members, Master Gardeners, homemakers andothers put great importance into the Extension Service, a nationalprogram that is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In FrederickCounty, the extension office is associated with the University of Marylandat College Park and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and offershelp in everything from finding out what’s killing a crop of tomatoes tohow to draw up a household budget.

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A program that UME offers that seems tobe expanding tremendously is 4-H, whichstands for head, heart, hands and health,symbols that value what 4-H memberswork on through fun and engagingprograms. 4-H is the largest youthdevelopment program in the United Statesand Frederick County 4-H offers more than150 different types of youth developmentprograms ranging from nutrition educationto robotics, entrepreneurship to fashiondesign, public speaking to animal scienceand food preservation to outdooradventures to youth ages of 5 to 18 years.

Frederick County is home to more than30 4-H clubs and 15 other project groups.There are more than 650 4-H members in Frederick County and more than 9,000 students from Frederick CountyPublic Schools have participated in a 4-H activity just this year. There are 300 trained volunteers along with 1,500short term volunteers that help withseasonal 4-H programs.

Donielle Axline, Frederick County’s 4-H Extension educator says that“Frederick County 4-H’s mission is to empower youth to reach their fullpotential, working and learning inpartnership with caring adults.” She saysshe is proud to represent and serve such a great youth development organization.She grew up in the 4-H program and it has taught her to be a well-spoken,confident and responsible individual with a strong work ethic.

“As the county 4-H educator it is myambition to provide a sustainable, quality program for the youth of Frederick County to learn in a safe and nurturing environment through hands-on active programs.”

For more information about 4-H or other Extension programs, phone theoffice at 301-600-1594 or visit them online at www.extension.umd.edu/frederick-county.

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“Frederick County 4-H’s mission is to empoweryouth to reach their full potential, working and

learning in partnership with caring adults.”

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Miriam Nasuti, founder of Farm to Fork Frederick, a celebration of fresh, locally sourced foods, is excited when she talks about the initiative that brings together local farmers, vineyards andrestaurants for 11 days of special meals, but youshould hear her rhapsodize about just-picked peaches from a local orchard.

“It just tastes so dang good!” Nasuti exclaims. “And you know it’s good for your body, for your health.”

Farm to Fork Frederick has been in operation for two years and is held theend of August into September, featuring farms or food producers, wineriesand distilleries plus restaurants and other culinary spots around the county.Nasuti is especially pleased that the program is including moreeateries outside of Downtown. “I certainly honor theDowntown restaurants … but my heart is this whole county.”

Nasuti sees multiple benefits to Farm to Fork, startingwith the support of local farms. “These are farms that arejust a few miles away, with people whose kids go to yourkids’ schools, they go to your church; they shop whereyou shop … it’s a feel-good initiative.” Then there’s thefood itself. “Think of it coming several miles instead ofseveral thousand miles.” Also mentioned is the way some ofthe farms are totally organic with others using other less spraysthan say, the large corporate operations. Livestock is pastured and humanely-raised and chickens actually get to leave the coop to forage for grass and bugs.

She says feedback from restaurant chefs working withlocal products has been overwhelming. “They say it’sso easy to prepare,” and they don’t have to dress it upwith sauces because it tastes so fresh and vibrant.

Although Farm to Fork spans a week and ahalf, the founder sees the benefits lastingmuch longer. “There are relationships thatdevelop,” she says. “The owner of TheWine Kitchen, for instance, now has a CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) sharewith Thanksgiving Farms. This has ignited long-term relationships and it makes me

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He has the toughened handsof someone who makes hisliving working the earth andtinkering with machinery. Kip

Kelley, of Full Cellar Farms inJefferson, also has the classroom

knowledge of how to build a business. Allthis combines with his friendly nature andease of talking about anything from howhe raises his chickens to the best recipesfor kale that makes him the go-to guy atfarmer’s markets.

Editor’s Note: Kip Kelley, a farmer andlocal agriculture advocate, was selectedthis year as one of Frederick Magazine’sPeople to Watch.

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FM: Did you always know youwanted to be a farmer?Kip: I grew up on a sheep farm that my mother,Annie Kelley, had. I knew I’d be a farmer, butdidn’t know what kind of farmer. I thought I wouldbe a teacher part time and also farm, so I studiededucation. I taught for a little while and then Irealized there wasn’t enough time for farming.

FM: What are some other experiencesthat led to your career?Kip: I’ve always known my wife since we were thishigh and her dad needed some help on his farm[which is where Full Cellar Farm operates]. I founda career and a wife at the same time. I must havedone something right. My wife’s a vet—notpracticing—and when she went out to OklahomaState I followed her out there and got my MBAand master’s in entrepreneurship. I realized thatwas my weakest area and that I wanted to be ableto balance the books and make good businessdecisions. The thesis was to start a business and Icame up with the concept and a logo.

FM: Do you see Frederick Countyremaining strong in agriculture?Kip: I still think it’s a farming county and I think insome ways Frederick County is perfect for thekind of farming I do. We’re only an hour fromD.C. and Baltimore—I do a market in Washington—and it’s a nice balance. I feel bad for the farmers inIowa and Minnesota who have to drive three hoursto get to market. … I think when more people areeating locally, more farms will stick around locally.

FM: Do you enjoy the personal interaction of the markets?Kip: Yes. The customers are the reason I’m inbusiness. If a crop isn’t doing well, they’re super-understanding and patient. I get good feedbackfrom them. I would say half the conversations areabout recipes and how to cook things. There are alot of adventurous customers out there.

FM: What do you see in the future forthe eating local movement?Kip: I see it taking off even more. I sometimes thinkthat when my son is a teenager I’ll be driving downroads where you used to see just corn and soybeansand there will be cauliflower and tomatoes, or moreof it at least.

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Michael Dickson, founder of Seed of Life Nursery,Frederick, is on a mission to provide fresh,inexpensive food to residents. In addition topromoting small-space gardening methods suchas growing crops in dirt-filled garbage bags, he’salso putting forward the practice of aquaponics.

A quick look at the website aquaponicgardening.com describesaquaponics as “a revolutionary combination of the best ofaquaculture and hydroponics—and an amazingly fun and easy way to raise fish together with organic vegetables, greens, herbs andfruits. Aquaponic systems are much more productive and use up to 90 percent less water than conventional gardens. Otheradvantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering,fertilizing, bending, digging or heavy lifting.”

Dickson explains that “It’s sort of like a set of bunk beds,” with theupper “bunk” containing the vegetation and the lower one the fishwith water circulating between the two. “It’s totally organic,” hesays, “as long as you’re not adding any chemicals to the water. And,you’re using less square footage to generate food than conventionalmethods.” Not only can you produce in a smaller space, with theoperation being enclosed, you can grow all year round.

Dickson, who is partnering with the Allemall Foundation on theproject, says he plans to raise tilapia because it’s a fish that eats only plant material. The setup has the potential for being located in the middle of a city or out on a farm.

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Frederick County Business Development & Retention Virtual Farmers MarketFrederick County farmers showcase their farmsand products through this website.

Visit www.discoverfrederickmd.com to plan a daytrip or order online!

When you buy directly from farmers, youget fresh, healthy produce, keep your fooddollars close to home, and support a localfarm family.

Family Festival @ the FarmThere’s a wagonload of fun waiting for you down on a Frederick County farm,so pack up the family and visit some of the most beautiful and hardest workingfarms in Maryland.

Farmers’Markets, CSAsMeet the Callfor Local Foods

Farmers’ MarketsA Better Choice Bakery & Market27 W. Potomac St.,BrunswickOpen all year, 7 days a week,indoor market

Dublin Roaster’s Farmer’s Market1780 N. Market St., FrederickSundays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Beginning of June to end ofSeptember

Emmitsburg Farmer’s Market302 S. Seton Ave.,EmmitsburgFridays 3 to 6:30 p.m.Mid-June to end ofSeptember

Everedy Square & Shab Row MarketChurch and East streetsThursdays 3 to 6 p.m.End of May to end of October

With the trend of eating local becoming morewidespread, Frederick County residents haveoptions ranging from weekly markets held duringthe growing season or Community SupportedAgriculture (CSA) enterprises where you sharein whatever bounty the farmer produces.

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Farmer’s Market at NCI-FrederickFort DetrickTuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Mid-June to October

Frederick City Market331 N. Market St., FrederickSundays 9 a.m. to noonMay to October

Grace Community Church Farmer’s Market5102 Old National PikeFridays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.May to October

Great Frederick Fair MarketFrederick FairgroundsSaturdays, all year, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Main Street Market, New Market8 W. Main St., in Vintage Restaurantparking lotSaturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Middletown Farmer’s Market12 S. Church St., MiddletownThursdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.May to October

Thurmont Main Street MarketThurmont carnival groundsSaturdays, 9 a.m. to noonJune-September

Urbana Library Market9020 Amelung St., UrbanaSundays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.April to October

West Frederick Farmer’s Market800 Oak St., UnitedHealthcare parking lot Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.May through November

Yellow Springs Lions Club Farmers Market8829 Yellow Springs Rd. Wednesdays 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

YMCA of Frederick Market1000 N. Market Ave.Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Community Supported AgricultureDragonfly Farms 240-353-8408www.dffarms.com

House in the Woods Farm301-607-4048www.houseinthewoods.com

Hometown Harvestwww.hometownharvest.com

Lock Farm 301-639-6988www.lockfarm.com

Open Book Farm 240-457-2558www.openbookfarm.com

Pleasant Hill Produce301-471-2699www.pleasanthillproduce.com

Seed of Life Nursery & CSA240-344-6533

South Mtn. Creamery301-371-8565www.southmountaincreamery.com

Summer Creek Farm301-271-9399www.summercreekfarm.com

Sycamore Springs Farm 301-788-6980www.sycamorespringsfarm.org

Thanksgiving Farms301-662-1291www.thanksgivingfarms.org

DIRECTIONS:Cook sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until

thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin. Let cool

and add the strawberries. Put in pie shell and refrigerate

or freeze.

DIRECTIONS:In large pan cook all ingredients until peppers, onions

and celery are

soft (approximately 30-45 minutes). Ladle into quart jars and process in

a pressure cooker using manufacturer’s instructions. Makes 7 quarts.

INGREDIENTS:1/2 bushel peeled fresh tomatoes

2 cups peppers2 cups onions

2 cups celery1 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup salt

Bubba SauceStrawberry PieINGREDIENTS:1 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup cold water

1 small box strawberry gelatin1 quart fresh strawberries9 inch baked pie shell

Glade Link Farms in Keymar is known for its strawberries that you can pick on your

own or buy at several of the local farmers’ markets. The owners have come across

many desert recipes but their family favorite and probably one of the most shared

recipes is for strawberry pie, given to them long ago by a customer.

The Radonovich family, owners of Twin Hills Farms in Frederick, shares its recipe for Bubba

Sauce that has been handed down from generation to generation. Family members have

played with variations, creating a Chili Bubba Sauce, Italian Bubba Sauce, and a Cayenne

Pepper Bubba Sauce by substituting half the vegetable oil and salt in the original recipe with

different oils found at Lebhertz Oil and Vinegar Emporium, Downtown Frederick. They also

add fresh herbs to the Bubba Sauce to enhance the taste. With this sauce all you have to do

is add cooked meat and serve over pasta.

DIRECTIONS:Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In an 8-inch squarebaking dish, mix blueberries, sugar, and orange juice. Set aside. In a smallbowl, thoroughly mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In amedium bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour mixture, stirring justuntil ingredients are combined. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons over blueberry mixture. Try to cover as much of filling as possible. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until topping is goldenbrown and filling bubbles.

Squash, Sage& Spinach Strata

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups fresh blueberries3 tablespoons white sugar1/3 cup orange juice2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 pinch salt1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup white sugar1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Best Ever Blueberry Cobler

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon slivered sage leavesOlive oil for cooking2 cups acorn squash, peeled and cubed1 bunch spinach, stems removed½ pound mushrooms, chopped

4 large eggs2 cups milk5 cups cubed stale bread, no crusts½ cup shredded Parmesan½ cup shredded cheddarSalt and PepperButter for cooking and the dish

DIRECTIONS:Grease a 3 quart dish. Preheat oven to 375F. Roast thecubed squash tossed with olive oil for 20 minutes. Heat atablespoon of oil in a small skillet, cook onions overmedium heat. When they start to brown, add the garlicand sage, cook another 2 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Inthe same skillet, heat a little butter and olive oil, brownthe mushrooms in batches; remove to bowl with onions.Wilt spinach in a hot pan and when cool, chop and addto the onions and mushrooms. Add the bread to thebowl. Stir in squash cubes.

Whisk together eggs and milk and pour over otheringredients that have cooled. Add about half thecheese and stir to combine. Pour into the prepareddish, cover and allow it to rest for about an hour.Cover with remaining cheese and bake for about anhour, until puffed and browned.

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From Catoctin Mountain Orchard in Thurmont comes the following recipe that the owners say “isn’ttoo sweet” and can be made with other fruits such as cherries and peaches. Serve with whippedcream or ice cream.

Frederick County farms have long been home to flocks of chickens and at thefarmer’s markets there seem to always be several sources for eggs. If you’re lookingfor a recipe featuring eggs, try this from the website of Front Door Organics, Inc.

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COUNTYGROWERS MAKEFINDING IT ALLON THE FARMPOSSIBLEClearly some of the county’sagricultural past has disappeared, butfarming continues to play an importantpart in the local economy with 65percent of the land zoned foragriculture. Increasingly, consumers areseeking fresh, locally-produced foodand other products and FrederickCounty farmers and growers aremeeting the demand—whether it’sraising alpacas, beef cattle and heirloomvegetables, or inviting you to pick-your-own fruits and vegetables or enjoy acorn maze and hay ride.

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Visitors can see how poultry is raised in a stress-freeenvironment and view the rabbit operation and gardens.

ALPACAS OF WINDSWEPT FARM2887 Station Road, Middletown240.235.1597 • www.windsweptalpacas.com

Nestled in the rolling hills of Middletown, Alpacas of Windswept Farmis home to more than 30 Huacaya alpacas. The family-owned andoperated farm offers foundation and show quality breeding stock,fiber/roving for spinners, yarn for knitters and a variety of finishedproducts. The farm raises both silver and rose gray colored alpacas,plus fawn and brown. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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BELLE CREEK FARM9703 Bethel Road, Frederick301.695.3745 • www.bellecreekfarm.com

Belle Creek Farm is family-owned and minutes from DowntownFrederick. Having a great interest in the slow food movement, theowners specialize in pastured brown and blue eggs, poultry, heirloomvegetables and heritage beans. They grow and sell many varieties offresh and dried herbs in addition to breeding and selling meat rabbits.

Visitors are welcome by appointment.

Yarn is offered in natural shades and hand-dyed colors.Finished products from their yarn and from Peru are alsoavailable, including socks, scarves, throws, sweaters andstuffed animals. Tours for school groups available.

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Hay ride, petting zoo, corn fun (table filled with shell cornand miniature farm equipment), face painting ($),(weekends only), Molly Moo (life size cow replica that canactually be milked), Corn Maze for the Cure ($)

BLACK ANKLE VINEYARDS14463 Black Ankle Road, Mount Airy301.829.3338 • www.blackankle.com

This 145-acre farm has 42.5 acres planted in wine grapes. Cows, pigsand chickens graze in the non-vineyard land in support of the vineyardoperation. The tasting room is 100 percent wind-powered. For a feevisitors can try a selection of wines. Glass and bottle sales are alsoavailable. Tasting Room is open: Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.; holiday Mondays, noon-5 p.m.; otherdays and times by appointment.

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BROOKFIELD PUMPKINS, LLC8302 Ramsburg Road, Thurmont 301.898.3527 • www.brookfieldpumpkins.com

Brookfield Pumpkins is a pick-your-own pumpkin patch located on asix-generation cash crop farm with a view of the Catoctin Mountains.Three generations of the Ramsburg and Roop family are active inrunning it. Many customers start their visit with a hayride out to the10-acre patch, returning to participate in the numerous activitiesaround the barn. Call or visit the website for hours.

All wines are sold at the farm and online. In addition, acheese plate featuring an assortment of locally-producedcheese is available.

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CAPRIKORN FARMS, LLC25 E Patrick St., Frederick20312 Townsend Road, Gapland301.304.4803 • www.caprikornfarms.comCaprikorn Farms is home to award-winning Saanen dairygoats, hand-raised in a humane and environmentallyresponsible manner. More than 150 goats are allowed tobrowse and this natural diet produces milk perfect for cheesethat is made in small batches using natural ingredients. Theyare at the West Frederick Farmers Market on Saturdays May-November; farm tours by appointment.

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Raw goat milk cheeses: cheddar, sharp cheddar,garlic and chive cheddar, gouda, aged gouda,jalapeno cheddar, feta, chevre and flavored chevres.

CATOCTIN CREEK FARM4939 Broad Run Road, Jefferson301.834.6427 • www.catoctincreekfarm.com

Catoctin Creek Farm raises award-winning Romney sheep. Anew solar array has been established to make the farm carbonneutral. They are an example of sustainable agriculture—asmall ag business concerned most with maintaining highenvironmental standards.

Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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Their Romney wool is highly prized by hand spinners.They also make wool products including blankets,roving, historic throws, yarn, socks and various otherwool crafts.

CATOCTIN MOUNTAINORCHARD15036 N. Franklinville Road, Thurmont301.271.2737 www.catoctinmountainorchard.comCatoctin Mountain Orchard is a third generation fruit, vegetable,and berry farm celebrating more than 48 years in business. Onehundred-plus acres produce products sold at the retail market onthe farm. Pick-your-own crops and flowers are available. Call orvisit the website for hours and farmers’ market locations.

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Products also include plums, peaches, nectarines,apricots, apples, pears, grapes, tomatoes, squash,cucumbers, peppers, cabbage, kale, fruit pies,cookies, crumb cakes, apple butter, cider, applesauce and honey.

CELEBRATION FARM9961 Green Valley Road, Union Bridge443.745.0207 • www.celebration-farm.com

Celebration Farm is a boarding and training center featuringlessons in dressage and eventing. Lessons and some sale horsesare available. The farm also has an award-winning smallOldenburg and Trakehner breeding operation.

Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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Dressage Show Series , PVDA Schooling Show, monthlyclinics with Eugene Abello, photos with Santa inDecember. Equine boarding and training, Daily DoseEquine Natural Horse Feed.

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See the “Christmas World” indoor display. Witness thelegend of the smallest reindeer called Clemson. Visit thedecorated Christmas barn and explore the natural maze.

CHESTNUT HILL FARM9610 Gravel Hill Road, Woodsboro301.845.4222 • www.brookmere.com

The 68-acre farm is home to Brookmere Alpacas and was FrederickCounty’s first alpaca breeding farm, established in 2001. Chestnut Hillis the original name of the hill on this farm as shown on maps in the1800s. There are stunning views of Glade Valley, Sugarloaf and theCatoctin mountains. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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CLEMSONVILLE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM10120 Clemsonville Road, Union Bridge410.848.6083 • www.clemsonville.com

This 250-acre Christmas tree farm is home of the world’s largestwreath, as listed in the Guiness Book of World Records. Cut-your-own trees—fir, pine and spruce—plus wreaths, swags and tree stands.All trees are $20. Call or visit the website for hours.

Alpaca fiber (raw and processed), Alpaca products: yarn,coats, sweaters, mittens, gloves, hats, socks, stuffedanimals, finger puppets and scarves; Alpacas: registeredHuacaya breeding stock; Alpacas: registered pet quality;orchard grass hay (subject to availability), high qualityfertilizer (alpaca manure).

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Corporate events and parties include catered meals withhayrides, relays and games. Pumpkin and fall decorationsin October and “Agritainment” is all year.

COOLING SPRINGS FARM2455 Ballenger Creek Pike, Adamstown301.874.0235 • www.CoolingSprings.org

Cooling Springs Farm has been operated by seven generations ofthe same family since Andrew and Barbara Michael founded thefarm in 1768, making Cooling Springs Farm one of the county’soldest farms owned by the same family. Passed-down oraltradition tells of the family using the farm to shelter UndergroundRailroad freedom seekers in the 1800s. Visitors are welcome byappointment.

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CRUMLAND FARMS7612 Willow Road, Frederick 301.845.8099 • www.crumland.com

Crumland Farms offers year-round activities, including spring andsummer tours of the Pizza Garden, guided hayrides around the farmand a corn maze with a pumpkin patch and a dozen other outdooractivities in the fall. The corn maze is 8-acres of fun. Enjoy the giantslide, hay jump, pick-your-own pumpkins, fall market and snack stand.Call or visit website for hours.

Cooling Springs Farm has been open to the public since2004 as an Underground Railroad historic site. Visitorshear the history of the Underground Railroad and of thefarm’s involvement . No charge for tours.

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EBERLE FARM13415 Liberty Road, Union Bridge301.898.4232Reberle500@aol.com

Eberle Farm is a family-owned and operated Civil War-erafarm on 40 rolling acres with original barns, stonefarmhouse and stone springhouse. They grow heirloomfood crops, Christmas trees and evergreens.

Call or email for hours.

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A full-service Christmas tree farm offering acres ofcut-you-own and fresh cut trees, wreaths andChristmas tree accessories. Free shaking and bailing.

ELK RUN VINEYARDS15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy 410.775.2513 • www.elkrun.com

Experience Elk Run Vineyards, where Vinifera grapes arenurtured in this verdant Piedmont region. Located on historicproperty that dates to 1756, Elk Run produces a variety ofwines—red and white, dry and slightly sweet, along with aselection of dessert wines. Bring a picnic and relax on thepatio, while sampling some of Elk Run’s finest, now sold bythe glass. Call or visit the website for hours and special events.

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Wines by the glass, bottle and case, apples, breadand cheese and gift shop.

ENGLAND ACRES5620 Detrick Road, Mount Airy301.865.3146 • www. englandacres.comFamily-owned and operated by life-long farmers, the goal is toprovide quality local products and services. Home to pasture-raised Angus beef cattle, meat and egg producing chickenflocks and fiber/meat sheep. The land provides berries,vegetables, flowers, forages, hays, straw and a variety of grainsused on the farm and sold. Products from other local farmershelp meet the demand for fresh, local and natural products.Call or visit the website for hours.

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Visit at lambing time, watch chicks grow to maturity,frequent the gardens as the produce ripens, help toplant potatoes in April and dig them in August, pressapples into cider, all to learn the benefits of eatingwith the seasons.

FLYING GOAT FARM5241 Bartonsville Road, Frederick443.538.8303 • www.flyinggoatfarm.comThe owners have 25 acres that they farm in an organic andsustainable way, with fruit, berry and nut trees, free-rangechickens, guinea fowl, Angora goats, cormo and BFL sheep.They sell organic eggs, jams, and pickles at the farm or at localfarmers’ markets. As their orchard matures they will also offerfruit, berries and nuts. They sell mohair locks, fleeces, rovingand yarn and hand-dyed commercial quilting fabric and yarns.Call or visit the website for hours.

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They offer spinning, dyeing and weaving workshopsand have occasional farming specialty classes such aspruning and animal husbandry as well.

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Scotch and white pines, Norway spruce and Colorado bluespruce are available.

FOX HAVEN ORGANIC FARM4855 Broad Run Road, Jefferson301.748.2427 • dickbittner@verizon.net

This 550-acre working farm has an emphasis on conservation andimproving the Catoctin Creek and Lewis Creek watersheds. The farmoperates under the guidelines of the Maryland Department ofAgricultures’ organic certification program. A solar powered irrigationsystem for the main garden, a geo-solar high tunnel- type greenhouseand a prototype vertical-axis wind turbine are demonstrated asinnovative working models for public education. Visitors are welcomeby appointment.

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FRANZ TREE FARM12056 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia301.865.1798 or 301.717.8449franztreefarm@gmail.com

Franz Tree farm is 144 acres of beautiful countryside with 35 acres inChristmas trees. The remaining acreage is made up of woodlands andhay fields. Choose and cut your own tree (saws are available).

Call or email for hours.

Farm tours, field days and mini-seminars are held. Organichay and vegetables are raised and sold.

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Acres of strawberries and blueberries are complimented bycauliflower, cabbage, collards, kale, green beans, turnips,pumpkins and fall decorations and cut flowers.

GAVER FARM, LLC5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy301.865.3515 • www.gaverfarm.com

Gaver Farm is a family-owned operation with a farm market, Fall-Fun-Festival, pick-your-own pumpkin patch and apple orchard andcut-your-own and fresh-cut Christmas trees, along with wreaths,roping, swags, tree stands, tree bags and more.

Call or visit the website for hours.

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GLADE-LINK FARMS, LLC12270 Woodsboro Pike, Keymar 301.898.7131 • www.gladelink.com

Glade-Link Farms is family-owned and operated. For 40 years, it hasprovided customers with fruit, vegetables, cut flowers and falldecorations. Pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins andfall vegetables. They participate in local farmers’ markets.

Call or visit the website for hours.

Visit the farm in the fall for all your seasonal needs frompumpkins and apples to gourds, corn stalks, straw, cider,mums, fresh-baked pies, carving supplies and fall decor.The Barn Grill and Bakery is open on weekends.

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GOOSE-CREEK-FARM2704 High Hopes Drive, Middletown301.471.2495 www.goose-creek-farm.com

Grass-fed, pasture-raised beef, pork and lamb are raisedwith love and respect on the family farm. Hormone,pesticide, antibiotic and stress-free. Purchase by the cut orin bulk. Delivery and pick-up options available.

Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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Custom made breads and baked goods are alsoavailable by pre-ordering via email or phone.

GRINDSTONE RIDGE FARM2710A Monument Road, Myersville301.908.5985www.grindstoneridgefarm.com

The farm contains sheep, angora goats and alpacas. Naturalcolored and hand-dyed commercial yarns, fleeces, wool, mohairand alpaca rovings for spinning or crafting. Dates for needle feltingclasses on the website. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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Free-range chicken and duck eggs, egg ornaments,handmade natural soaps, holiday gifts and jams,jellies and hot sauces made from the garden.

HARA-VALE FARM4309 Cap Stine Road, Frederick 301.471.5968 • www.edscountrybakery.net

Hara-Vale Farm has been a four-generation family dairy farmfor more than 50 years and is transitioning from dairy farmingto pasture-raised beef, hay and straw sales and livestockhauling. The farm is also home to Ed’s Country Bakery.

Call or visit the website for hours.

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They offer baked goods, including wedding cakes, allnatural pasture-raised and grain-finished beef sold bythe quarter or half or in a variety of cuts and groundbeef; hay and straw bales and livestock hauling.

HARDEE FARMS12002 Renner Road, New Midway301.593.3990

Hardee Farms is one of the oldest cut-your-own Christmastree farms in the county with thousands of trees spreadover 100 scenic acres—ideal for a family outing.

Fall tours by appointment; open Christmas season only.

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Trees including Douglas firs, blue spruce, scotch,white, S.W. white and Austrian pines, fresh wreaths,roping and swags are available; refreshments onweekends.

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Turkeys, ground turkey, soups, smoked turkey jerky andstix, turkey sausage, fresh chicken, deli-sliced roast beef,country ham, pork bacon and other products.

HEDGEAPPLE FARM3760 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown301.662.0226 • www.hedgeapplefarm.com

Hedgeapple Farm dates to 1731. Since 1956, the Jorgenson family hasoperated a dairy and a beef farm on the property. Since 1997, it hasbeen a nonprofit research and educational foundation farm dedicatedto improving and promoting grass-fed Angus beef. In 2006, theowners reconstructed a 1790s-era log cabin to serve as a market tosell the grass-fed and grass-finished beef raised here. Call or visit thewebsite for hours.

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HILLSIDE TURKEY FARMS30 Elm Street, Thurmont301.271.2728 • www.hillsideturkey.com

Hillside Turkey Farms is a family owned third generation farmspecializing in today’s family needs. The main focus is furtherprocessing of poultry to make meals easier for the working family. Atthe same time they also carry many fresh items for those who chooseto prepare meals at home. Hillside Turkey Farms is a USDA inspectedplant serving the public in a retail store and in many restaurants inFrederick County. Call or visit the website for hours.

Individual cuts of beef are available as well as jerky andpulled beef BBQ. Beef is sold by the cut, not by the cow.

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Battle of the Beast event, pro-bull riding, cowgirls barrelracing, mutton bustin’, face painting, food, souvenirs,including T-shirts, cowboy hats, etc.

HOUSE IN THE WOODS FARM2225 Park Mills Rd, Adamstown301.607.4048 • www.houseinthewoods.comHouse in the Woods Farm is a certified organic diverse farm nearSugarloaf Mountain. They offer a 20-week CSA, featuring heirloomvegetable varieties and heirloom tomatoes. In May, they sell seedlingsto home gardeners, featuring many varieties of heirloom tomatoplants. They have been in operation since 2000. Visitors welcome byappointment.

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J BAR W RANCH10530 Green Valley Road, Union Bridge301.898.9841 • www.jbarwranch.com

This father, son and daughter partnership has received recognitionnationwide for producing and hosting pro-bull riding. The ranch hasbeen credited for professionalism displayed at their Battle of theBeast. They maintain more than 750 head of Generation ofGenetics Bucking Livestock. Call or visit the website for hours andevent dates.

It’s the mission to get people involved during Farm HandsDays, lending a hand to plant, tend and harvest the crops.Produce available for sale at the farm.

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JUMBO’S PUMPKINPATCH, LLC6521 Holter Road, Middletown301.371.6874 • www.jumbos.org

Homestead Farms is home to Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch, LLC.Purchased in 1870 by the Huffer family, Homestead has beenhome to seven generations of their family. Includes an 18–acrepumpkin patch and nine-acre Crazy Corn Maze. Take ahayride, visit the general store in the renovated milking barnand the Craft Attic for some fall shopping.

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Visit the Kids Barn for pint-sized fun, stop at thesnack shack for one of Greta’s famous hot beefsandwiches or “The Jumbo Dog.”

LAWYER’S MOONLIGHTMAZE13003 Creagerstown Road, Thurmont240.315.8133 • www.LawyersFarm.com

This family entertainment spot offers a different theme eachyear. Let your children play for hours in the indoor areacomplete with a hay maze, playground and picnic area.Outdoors enjoy a teepee and bonfire. Call or visit the websitefor hours.

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Five corn mazes cover 42 acres. A movie theme is tiedinto the design and then is played on a 30-footscreen. Feel the thrill of shooting the two pumpkincannons at speeds of 70 mph-plus.

LILYPONS WATERGARDENS6800 Lilypons Road, Adamstown 1.800.999.5459 • www.lilypons.com

Lilypons is an aquatic plant farm that was started in1917. Inaddition to harvesting and selling aquatic plants, they offer a fullline of water gardening products such as liners, pumps, filtersand fish. The farm is located along the scenic Monocacy Riverand is a destination for nature lovers. Visit the website forhours and events.

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Aquatic plants, fish, pumps, filters, gift items,birding products, heaters for ponds, nets and more.

LINGANOREWINECELLARS13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy301.831.5889 or 410.795.6432www.linganorewines.com

The Aellen Family established “Linganore” as Maryland’s firstviticultural area in 1983 which includes 90 square miles of landacross three counties. The formation of this viticultural areaallows them to designate wines created from grapes grown ontheir estate as Estate Bottled. Enjoy a guided tour and tasting oftheir award-winning wines. Call or visit the website for hours.

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Winery tours and tastings are offered daily. Thewinery produces 30 different wines ranging fromelegant dinner whites and reds to semi-sweet grape,fruit and honey wines.

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Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pick-your-own fruits,vegetables and pumpkins, cut-your-own Christmas tree.Pumpkin barn set up for group and bus tours andgatherings.

LOEW VINEYARDS14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy 301.831.5464www.Loewvineyards.net

The history of winemaking in the Loew family dates back to themid-19th century in Europe. At that time, the Loew familyestablished a honey wine brewery, exporting wines throughoutEurope. Several years after Bill Loew arrived in the United States,he and Lois Hendrickson met, married, and established a family.They sold their first bottle of wine in August 1986. The Loews takepleasure in sharing their love for wine with visitors.

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MAYNE’S TREE FARM3420 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown301.662.4320 www.maynestreefarm.com

This is a full-service farm offering everything from asparagus and pick-your-own strawberries in the spring and sweet corn all summer longto a hayride to the pumpkin patch in the fall. In December is theopportunity to come cut your own Christmas tree. Call or visit thewebsite for hours.

Wine tasting, winery and vineyard tours and picnic grounds.Several varieties of dry white, dry red, red semi-sweet andsweet wines and wine-related gifts are available.

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On-farm research is conducted in cooperation with theUSDA’s Agricultural Research Service.

MIOLEA ORGANIC FARM5301 Doubs Road, Adamstown301.466.2151 • www.mioleafarm.com

This certified organic farm nestled in the foothills of the CatoctinMountains offers chickens, eggs, vegetables, herbs, berries andnative fruits. Honey is available mid-summer. Products sold on thefarm and at farmers’ markets.

Call or visit the website for hours.

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NICK’S ORGANIC FARM2733 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown 301-874-4854 or 301-983-2167www.nicksorganicfarm.com

Established in 1979, the farm is a diversified certified organic livestock,crop, and hay operation providing all grass-fed beef, pastured chicken,grains, mixed feed and hay. Chicken and turkey feed is grown on thefarm and poultry processing is done here.

Call or email for hours.

Farm tours offered for a fee and in the winter Italiancooking classes are offered for a fee.

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OPEN BOOK FARM10430 Rum Springs Road, Myersville240.457.2558 • www.openbookfarm.com

They grow more than 100 varieties of vegetables and some smallfruits as well as raising pastured chickens, turkeys and pigs. Eggsalso sold. Although not certified organic, they don’t use pesticides,herbicides, parasiticides, antibiotics or artificial hormones. Majorityof products marketed through their Community SupportedAgriculture program, but also offer on-farm sales. Call foravailability. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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The farm is focused on soil health, livestock well-being and direct to consumer sales.

PENNY’S PLANTS6706 Millime Court, New Market301.865.0517 • pennysplants@gmail.com

Penny’s Plants offers heirloom and hybrid fruit, vegetable andherb garden transplants. Hand-sown and grown from seed,they come in biodegradable direct sow pots. Transplants areavailable throughout the spring and fall planting seasons, herbsare available all year. Thirteen raised-bed gardens are filledwith fruits and vegetables available at several local farmersmarkets and the farm. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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Private educational opportunities available to learnabout raised bed and lasagna gardening, companiongardening and starting plants from seed.

PLEASANT HILLPRODUCE10009 Kelly Road, Walkersville8522 Biggs Ford Road301.471.2699 • www.pleasanthillproduce.comPleasant Hill Produce is family-owned and operated. They growproduce using safe and environmentally friendly practices.Seasonal products are available through Community SupportedAgriculture (CSA) shares and at local farmers markets. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables,eggs, hops, herbs, bedding and cut flowers, andvegetable plants.

PRAIRIE LAKE ALPACAS13711 John Cline Road, Smithsburg301.416.0833 • www.prairielakealpacas.com

Prairie Lake Alpacas is a full-service alpaca farm offering Surialpaca sales, breedings, raw fiber and U.S.-made Alpacaproducts. Suris are the rarest of breeds and known for highluster, dreadlock style fiber with its elegant drape andmovement. They specialize in breeding show quality alpacaswith the ideal fiber needed for making their yarns and endproducts. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

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They have raw fiber, natural and hand dyed yarns,one of a kind women’s jackets and coats designed byFrederick based, New York runway designer HollyKristen exclusively for Prairie Lake Alpacas.

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The goal is milking healthy cows and mixing flavorfulrecipes to bring the highest quality ice cream and oldfashioned country experience.

RIGHTS OF MAN FARM, LLC9120 Ball Road, Ijamsville240.674.2727 or 240.674.2733www.rightsofmanfarm.com

This family-owned farm sells certified organic vegetables, turkeys,chickens and eggs and has a large herd of all-natural beef cattle andgoats that are raised on organic grasses and hay. The chickens areraised cage-free and all-natural pork is available. They sell frozen beef,organic eggs and organic vegetables at several farmers’ markets.Call or visit the website for hours.

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ROCKY POINT CREAMERY, LLC4323A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora 301.874.5005 • www.rockypointcreamery.com

The creamery has 60 flavors of ice cream, along with milk, eggs andCatoctin Mountain Orchard’s apple cider. They have 200 cows and1,500 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay, along with 2.5 acres ofsunflowers for sale with proceeds going to St. Jude’s Children’sHospital. Call or visit the website for hours.

They operate a farm store with items such as freezer beef,goat, chicken and pork, plus fresh organic eggs and seasonalvegetables.

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Produce includes strawberries, red and black raspberries andblackberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears,apricots, apples, spring and summer vegetables, specialtycheeses, eggs, jams, jellies, birdhouses, fall decorations,bedding plants, mums, sun flowers and bouquets.

SADDLEVIEW RANCH2719 Thurston Road, Frederick301.831.8715www.saddleviewranch.net

This small family-owned and operated farm has horses for sale, lease,boarding and horse shows for both English and Western riders.There’s access to miles of trails on Sugarloaf Mountain, two largearenas with sandstone footing and a round pen, plus gift shop.Call or visit the website for hours.

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SCENIC VIEW ORCHARDS16239 Sabillasville Road, Sabillasville 301.271.2149 • www.scenicvieworchards.com

Scenic View Orchards has been family-owned and operated for the pastseven generations. In the mid-1800s, the farm was mostly a hay and grainoperation. Today, it raises a variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers and beef.Set in the Catoctin Mountains, the orchard is ideally located to view thechanging seasons. Call or visit the website for hours.

Gifts for the equine enthusiast, as well as a therapy sectionwith essential massage, bath and body oils, aromatherapylotions and remedies. They also have handcrafts, gifts,housewares, transfers and custom embroidery.

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SCHIFFERSTADTARCHITECTURALMUSEUM1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick 301.668.6088www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org

Built in 1756, the start of the French and Indian War, themuseum is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Frederick.It prides itself as being among the best examples of earlycolonial architecture in the country. The Pennsylvania Dutch-type 4-Square Heritage Garden illustrates Frederick’s 18thcentury farming history year round. Visit the website forhours and special events.

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Dried herbs, seeds and preserves made from heritagegarden produce, house tours ($3 per person)

SOUTH MOUNTAINCREAMERY8305 Bolivar Road, Middletown1.877.COW2YOUwww.southmountaincreamery.com

The creamery is Maryland’s first on-the-farm dairy processingplant that delivers farm fresh and all natural products door-to-door. Since 2001, deliveries go to homes in D.C., Md., Va.,Pa., and W.Va. Their goal is to instill healthy eating habits,educate about the benefits of local agriculture, and provide asustainable future for the next generation. Call or visit thewebsite for hours.

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View cows being milked and help bottle-feed thecalves. Free-range eggs, bottled milk, yogurt, cream,butter, ice cream, beef, chicken, turkey, pork, lamband goat.

SPRINGFIELD MANORWINERY & DISTILLERY11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont 301.271.0099 • www.springfieldmanor.comSpringfield Manor Winery & Distillery is a private, historic100-acre estate. The farm features a new and expandingvineyard, as well as an established lavender field of more than2,500 plants representing many varieties. Lavender plants,flowers and products are available for purchase. The wineryand distillery produce wines, sparkling wines, as well asbrandy. Call or visit the website for hours.

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Varieties of wines, sparkling wines, brandy as wellas lavender.

STADLER NURSERIES5504 Mount Zion Road, Frederick301.473.9042 • www.stadlernurseries.com

Stadler Nurseries has been a growing family business since1932 with one of the largest selections of plants in the area.They specialize in annuals, perennials, herbs, landscapeshrubs, native and unusual accent plants. The vast majorityof plants they sell are grown by them or purchased locallyfrom family-run operations. The nursery is especially knownfor trees, growing shade, flowering and evergreen trees.Call or visit the website for hours.

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Trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, bulbs and holidayplants, garden accents including fountains, statuary,wind chimes, firepots, birdbaths and containers of everysize and style, also garden care products including anextensive selection of organic plant health care options.

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Early spring is kidding time when you can meet thenewest goat kids. As they grow see them playing in thefield. If you happen to come at feeding time, you can seethe goat stampede.

SUGARLOAF ALPACACOMPANY1347 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown240.500.0007 • www.sugarloafalpacas.com

Sugarloaf Alpaca Company lays nestled beneath Sugarloaf Mountain insouthern Frederick County. They have a herd of more than 100alpacas. Visitors can visit with the alpacas, learn about their care andfeeding and shop for locally grown and American spun yarns andother alpaca products including hats, gloves and scarves. Call or visit the website for hours.

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SUGARLOAF’S BREEZYVALLEY FARM1215 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown301.874.0958 • shipeweld@gmail.comThis family farm takes pride in humanely raising meat goats. Enjoy thepicturesque setting including a view of Sugarloaf Mountain. They sellgoats directly to consumers and restaurants as well as for breedingstock, 4-H projects, weed control, companions for horses, and as pets.They grow orchard grass hay and sell small bales.Visitors are welcome by appointment.

They offer daily hands-on alpaca experience. Visitors can“adopt” an alpaca for a year or purchase a share of rawfiber. Year-round spinning, knitting and weaving classesare available.

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Educational tours and classes, pastured meats, beef by thequarter or half. Winter program features hoop houseproduce and poultry.

SUMMERS FARM5614 Butterfly Lane, Frederick 301.620.9316www.summersfarm.com

Summers Farm is a 100-acre traditional working farm where thefamily produces corn, wheat, barley, soybeans, hay, and lots ofpumpkins. They host an annual Fall Festival to share their agriculturalheritage. An assortment of freshly made pies, bakery goods andproducts are available.

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SYCAMORE SPRING FARM6003 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick 301.788.6980 • www.sycamorespringfarm.org

This 300-year-old, diversified, sustainable small family farmpractices a homestead style of farming, working and living off theland. The life of a homesteader involves all facets of farming, animalhusbandry, gardening and food preservation. They also teachothers what they have learned. Weekend market offers seasonalproduce, jams, homemade soap and crafts.Call or visit the website for hours.

In the fall take a free hayride out to the pumpkin patchand select the perfect pumpkin sold by the pound. Cornstalks also available.

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THANKSGIVING FARMS1619 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown 301.662.1291 • www.thanksgivingfarms.org

This 56-acre family-owned farming operation has the motto,“we grow our own.” They specialize in unique annuals,perennials, herbs, evergreens, shrubs and trees. Since 1982,customers have been offered a large selection of fruits fromthe family’s orchards and vegetables of all varieties from the8-acre greenhouse/nursery operation.Call or visit the website for hours.

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Pick-your-own options are available along withfruits, vegetables, annuals, perennials, herbs,evergreens, shrubs and trees, a selection ofgardening enhancements—pottery, statuary,trellises— and tools and gifts for gardeners.

TWIN HILLS FARM, LLC3630 Park Mills Road, Frederick301.788.2784www.twinhillsfarmllc.com

This farm’s mission is to provide a wide variety of freshproduce, farm-raised chickens and eggs, ducks and turkeyswhile utilizing environmentally-friendly practices.

Call or visit the website for hours.

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Future plans are to offer beef and dairy products.

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WHISPERING MEADOWSALPACA BREEDERS13959 Unionville Road, Mount Airy301.829.0599 or 301.452.9460www.alpacanation.com/whisperingmeadows.asp

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A variety of hand-made, home grown, made in theUSA, and some Peruvian alpaca products. Fromnatural to dyed yarns, raw fiber, rovings, bears, hats,scarves, gloves, purses, sweaters, vests, socks, fingerpuppets, throws and more.

WHITMORE FARM10720 Dern Road, Emmitsburg www.whitmorefarm.com

Whitmore Farm specializes in American heritage breedsand grass-finished meats. They sell at farmers markets, torestaurants and from the farm. They also sell purebredbreeding stock.

Visitors welcome by appointment.

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Eggs, pork, lamb, goat, rabbit, chicken and seasonalvegetables.

Established in 1999, the farm maintains 30 alpacas. They startedthe first 4-H alpaca club in Frederick County. Their motto is firstin fiber, first in fun, first in Frederick. They breed high qualityalpacas as well as their own hay and have a variety of otheranimals on the farm year round. Call or visit the website for hours.

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“Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, butthe only riches she can call her own.

—Samuel Johnson

“Give fools their gold, and knaves their power; letfortune’s bubbles rise and fall; who sows a field, ortrains a flower, or plants a tree, is more than all.”

—John Greenleaf Whittier

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A spring open house features children’s activities, a pettingzoo, greenhouse tours and planting demonstrations.Activities are also scheduled in the fall.

WINDY HOLLOW GROWERS12230 Simpson’s Mill Road, Keymarwindyhollowgrower@hotmail.com

Windy Hollow Growers specializes in herbs and other varieties ofvegetable plants, bedding plants, including annuals and geraniums aswell as hanging baskets. During the growing season vegetables, fruitand berries are available with mums, winter squash, potatoes andturnips coming in the fall. Poinsettias are available in winter.

Visitors welcome by appointment.

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Just as a farmer looks forward to the next season, the staff of Homegrown Frederick is already thinking of the 2015-2016 publication.

If you would like information about how to be part of the next Homegrown Frederick, contact the officeof Frederick County Business Development & Retention at info@discoverfrederickmd.com. For FrederickMagazine, contact nluse@fredmag.com for editorial content or sales@fredmag.com for advertising.

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Belle Creek Farm9703 Bethel Road, Frederick

Black Ankle Vineyards14463 Black Ankle Road, Mount Airy

Brookfield Pumpkins, LLC8302 Ramsburg Road, Thurmont

Caprikorn Farms, LLC20312 Townsend Road, Gapland

Catoctin Mountain Orchard15036 North Franklinville Road, Thurmont

Elk Run Vineyards15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy

Gaver Farm, LLC5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy

Glade-Link Farms, LLC12270 Woodsboro Pike, Keymar

Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch, LLC6521 Holter Road, Middletown

Lawyer’s Moonlight Maze13003 Creagerstown Road, Thurmont

Mayne’s Tree Farm3420 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown

Nick’s Organic Farm2733 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown

Rights of Man Farm, LLC9120 Ball Road, Ijamsville

Rocky Point Creamery4323A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora

Saddleview Ranch2719 Thurston Road, Frederick

Scenic View Orchards16239 Sabillasville Road, Sabillasville

South Mountain Creamery8305 Bolivar Road, Middletown

Sugarloaf Alpaca Company1347 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown

Sycamore Spring Farm6003 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick

Thanksgiving Farms1619 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown

Whispering Meadows Alpaca Breeders13959 Unionville Road, Mount Airy

FAMILY FUN @THE FARM

On the third weekend in October, close to twodozen farms open their doors for a self-guidedtour with each hosting a variety of specialactivities and events from hay rides to samplingapples and making scarecrows. While you’rehaving fun, you will also be learning aboutFrederick County agriculture.

No entrance fee is charged, no tickets required, although someactivities may require a fee and/or parental supervision. Raindate is the fourth weekend in October. For more information,visit www.discoverfrederickmd.com/funfarm.

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1. It takes 12 pounds of whole milk tomake one gallon of ice cream and 21.2pounds of whole milk to make one pound of butter.

2. Frederick County has 104 farms where more than 2,600 sheep are raised, making us third in Maryland in production.

3. The annual gross sales in production agriculture in Frederick County is $127,034,000. Dairy is the largest contributor at $51,537,000.

4. Frederick County leads the state in severalcommodities: Dairy, cattle, hay, turkeys andornamental fish.

5. A dairy cow has 32 teeth, all on the bottom jaw; none on the top.

6. Beef cattle spend 6 hours a day eating and 8 hours a day chewing their cud.

7. It takes a hen 24-26 hours to produce and lay an egg.

8. With 8,200 horse stables, Frederick County is ranked second in the state.

9. Two million bushels of corn are grown inFrederick County every year.

10. From one bushel ofsoybeans you can make82,368 crayons.

DID YOU KNOW?TEN FACTS ABOUT FREDERICKCOUNTY AGRICULTURE

Our RootsFarming. It’s in our blood.

My father and grandfather farmed 225 acres in Walkersville from the early 1900’s until the late sixties. Growing up working on the farm, with my sister Sharon, and our involvement in FFA and 4H gave me an appreciation of the value of hard work—although, my Dad may have taken exception to the word “worked” when referring to me.

It has been over fifty years since I last worked on the family farm and yet, the memories make it seem like it was just yesterday. While I didn’t continue the farming legacy, my family has continued to support our agricultural community over the years through the Frederick County 4H Activity Center and The Great Frederick Fair.

Frederick County has always had a strong, economically viable agricultural community. Let’s help keep it that way.

~ Doug Stauffer, President of Stauffer Funeral Homes

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