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Homegrown Frederick Brand Expands and New Programs Added to Increase Agriculture Education
Homegrown Frederick magazine, Homegrown Hay Days, a regional agriculture education event and a new agriculture grant are all projects that the Frederick County Office of Economic Development’s agriculture business development team have been working on to grow the Homegrown Frederick brand and preserve the rich agriculture heritage of Frederick County.
Farmers of Frederick - Mid-View Farm's Becca Tucker
Mid-View Farm is a 500 acre family dairy farm in Jefferson with 370 cows, owned and operated by the Tucker family.
Get Healthy in 2018 - Join a CSA
During the cold winter months, farmers are busy planning for the growing season, making it a perfect time to sign-up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard - Putting Frederick Wine on the World Map
Catoctin Breeze helped to put Frederick wine on the world map this month, as they were awarded the best Syrah on the East Coast at the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition.
Cut Your Own Frederick County Christmas Tree This Season
Consider coming out and supporting one of the seven Frederick County farms that offer cut your own Christmas trees.
Family Festival @ the Farm – Self-Guided Farm Tour Set for October 21st and 22nd
The 2017 Family Festival @ the Farm will be held Saturday October 21st and Sunday October 22nd at 18 farms around Frederick County.
The Sweet Farm Blends Manufacturing and Agriculture Into Tasty Sauerkraut
Two hobby fermenters have found a way to merge their love of fermenting with local agriculture to offer products that are both good for you and taste delicious.
Homegrown Frederick, Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries Showcase at The Great Frederick Fair
Frederick County Office of Economic Development, Visit Frederick and Frederick Magazine have partnered to create the Homegrown Frederick Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries Showcase at The Great Frederick Fair, September 15 – 23.
Growing Local Hops and Crops for the Craft Beer Boom
As the Farm to Bottle movement continues to grow the demand for local ingredients is increasing.
From Farm to Award-Winning Craft Beverages: Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery
John & Amie St’Angelo are not your average farmers. The couple purchased their first farm in 2004 with no plans of actually owning an agri-business. Thirteen years later they own two very successful country inns and event venues, a winery, a distillery, a lavender market, and an operating farm with big plans for the future.