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Anne Arundel County, Maryland

AGRICULTURE GUIDE

The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation manages and promotes agricultural and environmental programs on behalf of Anne Arundel County. These programs are part of The AAEDC mission to serve business needs and to increase the County’s economic base through job growth and investment. For additional information on agriculture programs in Anne Arundel County please contact Lisa Barge, Agricultural Marketing & Development Manager at the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, e-mail [email protected] or visit the website at www.aaedc.org/initiatives.

Anne Arundel Economic Development CorporationHeritage Office Complex 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200

Annapolis, MD 21401 410-222-7410 Phone

www.aaedc.org

The Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District carries out programs, both voluntary and mandated, which implement the policy of the State to provide for the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources. The efforts of the District focus on the environmental effects of two diverse but equally essential areas of the local economy.

In agriculture, the District emphasizes the importance of soil conservation and water quality, striving to have voluntary soil and water conservation plans for all working farms. These plans help farmers optimize productivity while safeguarding their surroundings against the potential impact of poor land management. Farmers are advised in areas that include preventing fertilizers and pesticides from draining into nearby tributaries through the use of innovative methods like cover crops and shoreline buffers. The plans also aid farmers with issues related to conservation crop rotation and residue management.

In the area of urban development, the AASCD reviews all sediment and erosion control plans for pending construction projects in Anne Arundel County to ensure that developers take the necessary steps to manage runoff during construction to control soil erosion.

Anne Arundel Soil Conservation DistrictHeritage Office Complex 2662 Riva Road, Suite 150

Annapolis, MD 21401 www.aaconservation.org

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IntroductionThe Harvest Guide has been prepared by the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation and the Anne Arundel County Soil Conservation District to help you identify sources for local products and services within Anne Arundel County. This guide will help you locate and purchase agricultural commodities directly from Anne Arundel County Farms. Farm services and farm agencies as well as farm supply and implement dealers located in the region are also listed. The guide also identifies sources to purchase locally grown produce, meats and other products. Restaurants that use local ingredients in their recipes are also listed. The online guide updated quarterly can be found at www.aaedc.org/initiatives.

Thanks for Buying Local Products!In the United States, food travels approximately 1,500 miles from the farm to your plate. Food grown in your community was probably picked within a day or two of your purchase, making it fresher and healthier for your family.

When you buy from a local farmer you are supporting that farm and your local economy, preserving the agricultural heritage of Anne Arundel County, and keeping farms financially viable. So remember, Get Fresh and Buy Local.

Be a part of our Harvest Guide!If you own or manage a farm, farm stand, market, store, restaurant or other farm related business we would like to include you in our guide. There is no cost or obligation to be listed. The guide will be updated quarterly, so it is never too late to be listed. For additional information call 410-222-7410.

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Table of Contents

1 Anne Arundel County Maryland Map 8

2 Harvest Dates 10

3 Farmers’ Markets 12

Participating markets in the Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Market Promotion Campaign

4 Other Markets 14

5 Local Agricultural Products 16

Agri-tourism 17

Animal Products 18

Baked Goods 19

Bee Products 19

Christmas Trees 20

Compost 21

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)) 21

Equine 22

Firewood Lumber 24

Flowers 25

Grain , Hay, Straw 25

Nursery, Greenhouse 26

Organic Farms 27

Produce 28

Seafood 30

Local Agricultural Products - Continued

Turf Grass, Sod 30

Restaurants & Catering 31

Wine, Wineries & Vineyard 33

6 Agricultural Support Agencies 34

7 Resource Guide for Local Food 38

8 Southern Maryland Meats Program 40

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2 Harvest Dates

Harvest Dates Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Fruits

Apples • • • •Blackberries • •Blueberries • • •Cherries • •Figs •Grapes • •Melons • • • •Nectarines • •Peaches • • • Pears • • •Plums • • •Raspberries • • •Strawberries • •Plants

Bedding Plants • •Flowers (fresh) • • • • • • • •Vegetable Plants • •Christmas Trees • •Vegetables

Asparagus • • •Beans (snap) • • • •Beans (lima) • •Beets • • • • •Broccoli • • • •*HARVEST DATES ARE APPROXIMATE

Harvest Dates Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Vegetables continued

Cabbage • • •Cauliflower • • • •Corn (yellow/white) • • • •Corn (indian) • •Cucumbers • • • • •Eggplant • • • • •Gourds • •Greens • • • •Okra • • •Onions • • • • • • •Peas (green) • • •Peas (black eyed) • •Peppers • • •Potatoes • • • • • Potatoes (sweet) • • • •Pumpkins • • •Spinach (spring) •Spinach (fall) • •Squash (summer) • • • • •Squash (winter) • • •Tomatoes • • • •Turnips • • • • • •*HARVEST DATES ARE APPROXIMATE

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Anne Arundel CountyAnnapolis: Riva Rd. & Harry S. Truman Pkwy

Summer marketSaturdays: Apr – Dec Hours: 7 a.m. to NoonSundays: Apr – Dec Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Winter MarketTuesdays: May – Oct Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact: Brenda Conti 410-349-0317

Arundel PreserveHanover: 7789 Arundel Mills Blvd The Residence at Arundel Preserve - Rear parking lot Summer marketThursday: June - Aug Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: Be Be Hernandez 703-785-5028

Greenstreet GardensLothian: 391 West Bay Front Road

Summer marketThursdays: June – Sep 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Contact: Maggie Taylor 410-867-9500

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Department of Natural ResourcesAnnapolis: DNR parking lot off Taylor Avenue

Summer marketThursday: June – Sep 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Contact: Lisa Barge 410-222-7410

Piney Orchard Odenton: Stream Valley Drive off Rt. 170

Summer marketWednesday: June - Nov Hours: 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Contact: Bill Morris 410-867-9162

Severna ParkSeverna Park: Ritchie Hwy (Rt. 2) & Jones Station Rd.

Summer marketSaturday: Apr - Oct 8 a.m. to NoonContact: Anita Robertson 410-827-9192

Participating markets in the Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Market Promotion Campaign

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4 OTHER MARKETS

FreshFarm Market – AnnapolisLocation: Donner Parking Lot, Compromise St., on the Harbor in Downtown Annapolis

Open: May to November Sundays, 8 am to 12 noon

Contact: Bernie Prince Phone: 202-362-8889 Email: [email protected]

Fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, baked goods, crab, meats, eggs, cheese, flowers and more!

Healthy Markets

@ Baltimore Washington Medical Center Location: Baltimore Washington Medical Center (Executive Center) 300 Hospital Drive Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Open: June - October 9 am - 1 pm

@ West Anne Arundel CountyLocation: 1140 Reece Road Severn, MD 21144

Open: June - October 4 pm - 7 pm

Contact: Nancy Gardetto Phone: 410-796-1436 Email: [email protected]

Anne Arundel Medical CenterLocation: Southtower - lower level 2001 Medical Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401

Open: May - November 8:30 am - 12 Noon

Contact: Charlotte Wallace Phone: 443-534-4515 Email: [email protected]

Fresh produce, herbs, fruit and specialty items

Clock Tower Place Farmers MarketAddress: Forest-Gemini, Ltd Partnership 1410 Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21403

Location: Forest Drive in Annapolis, near Spa Road intersection, in the Clock Tower Place Shopping Center.

Open: Friday’s 4-7pm

Phone: 410-269-6633

Email: [email protected]

Fresh produce, flowers, herbs, fruits sold by local farmers, locally made pottery and jewelry.

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Agri-tourismKnightongale FarmAddress: Joel and Cindy Greenwell 3924 Solomons Island Road Harwood, MD 20766

Phone: 443-871-1073

Hours: Sat and Sun in the Fall 10 am - 5 pm - Oct. 30

90-acre working farm -- known as “Home of the Spiders” for its hay-bale arachnids -- include farm animals, pedal tractors and a sandbox filled with kernel corn. A six-acre patch holds pumpkins on the vine. Other activities, each requiring a $3 fee, include a three-acre corn maze, hayrides and pony rides.

MD Sunrise Farm, LLC Address: Edwin & Marian Fry 100 Dairy Lane Gambrills, MD 21054

Phone: 410-923-0726 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mdsunrisefarm.com

Hours: 9 am - 6 pm Mon – Fri

Public Events as advertised on website, tours and facility rentals by appointment. Certified Organic Grain, Hay, Straw, Pasture, Produce, Herbs and Beef Cattle.

Anne Arundel Co. Department of Recreation and Parks leases the former Naval Academy Dairy

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Animal Products Ameripaca Alpaca Breeding Co Contact: Gail S. Campbell

Phone: 410-867-4204 Email: [email protected]

Hours: By appointment only

Alpaca breeder, alpaca sales, products and fiber sales

Anne Arundel County 4-HContact: Deana Tice Phone: 410-923-3400 Cell: 443-336-8492 (DEANA) Email: [email protected]

Hours: 2011 ANNAUAL Livestock Auction to be held September 17, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Anne Arundel County Fair.

Beef, pork, lamb & goat. Visit the website for additional information on the Livestock Auction. Call Deana Tice if you are interested in 4H. www.aacountyfair.org

Church View Farm Contact: The Baldwins Address: 2 Churchview Road Millersville, MD 21108

Cell: 443-871-0573

Beef, hay & straw

MD Sunrise Farm, LLC Cont Farm to MD Sunrise Farm, LLC. This is the largest remaining parcel of production agriculture in West Anne Arundel County. With 857 acres certified organic, it’s also the largest organic farm in Maryland. In addition to agricultural and vegetable production, the farm’s historic Dairy Farm village with its resident farm animals contains buildings available for public rental and for group tours. Seasonal public events, including an 11 acre Corn Maze, are advertised on the farm website.

Pumphrey’s Home Grown Vegetables Contact: Nat Pumphrey Address: 8220 Veterans Hwy Millersville, MD 21108

Phone: 410-987-4290

Open: Jul - Nov daily 9 am - 7 pm

Fruit, cider, complete selection of vegetables, also pick your own.

Fall: pick your own pumpkins (October), corn maze and farm animals, school tours by appointment for Halloween season.

Also available bulk mulch & topsoil.

Stone Eagle Stables Contact: Barry Lescalleet Address: 7496 Race Road Hanover, MD 21076

Phone: 410-796-4941 Cell: 443-848-2648 Email: [email protected]

Hours: Call anytime, available year round

Hand walked pony rides at your location. We provide the ponies and the handlers. Petting Zoo and farm animals.

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Animal Products cont.

Doepkens Farm Address: William Doepkens 2657 Davidsonville Road Gambrills , MD 20154


Hours: 11 am - 6 pm Tues. – Sat. This is a multifaceted, diversified farm that sells a broad range of products. This includes cut flowers, mums, pumpkins & fall décor, a vast array of Christmas greenery & decorative items, horse quality hay, beef & eggs.

Eco-Goats Contact: Brian Knox Address: Davidsonville, MD


Hours: April-October

Eco-Goats provides environmentally friendly vegetation control for home owners, community associations, organizations and municipalities .

Hopkins Family Farm, LLCContact: Stephen Hopkins Address: 444 Bayard Road Lothian, MD 20711


Hours: Call for an appointment

Full service family farming operation. Beef, Hay & Straw sales, lime & fertilizer services, seed dealer for pioneer & kings agri-seed.

Little Flower Hill Farm Contact: James R. Stevens

Phone: 410-798-4713 Cell: 410-703-9843

Beef, cut and wrapped, whole, half or quarters.

Lucky D FarmContact: Jim & Jennifer Seibert 40 Jewell Road Dunkirk, MD 20754

Cell: 410-991-7960 Email: [email protected]

Hours: call ahead

Pasture raised chickens, bagged corn, hay and straw.

Locust Farm Contact: Robert Rossback, Sr. Address: 2868 Davidsonville Road Davidsonville, MD 21035

Cell: 410-320-6025- Bobby Rossback 410-320-0171 Ricky Davis Email: [email protected]

Hours: Call ahead

Beef, cut & wrapped; whole, half or quarters sizes.

MD Sunrise Farm, LLC Contact: Edwin & Marian Fry Address: 100 Dairy Lane Gambrills, MD 21054


Hours: 9 am - 6 pm Mon. – Fri.

Public Events as advertised on website, tours and facility rentals by appointment. Certified Organic Grain, Hay, Straw, Pasture, Produce, Herbs, Beef Cattle

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Progressive FarmContact: Rick Catterton Address: 375A Harwood Road Harwood, MD 20776

Phone: 410-867-1508 Email : [email protected]

Hours: Mon - Sat 7 to 5 by appointment

Beef, Pork Hay and Straw.

Sweet Garden FarmContact: Eddie and Anita Beck Address: 1277 Double Gate Road Davidsonville, MD 21035

Phone: 410-798-5392 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sweetgardenfarm.blogspot.com

Hours: 8am – 6pm fall, winter, spring 8am – 7pm summer

Brown farm eggs from free range, antibiotic and hormone free, chickens on organic feed.

VanAlistine Little Acres FarmContact: John and Julie VanAlistine 135 Jewell Road Dunkirk, MD 20754


Hours: Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm Mon-Fri call ahead

Pasture raised poultry, eggs, and rabbits.

Baked Goods Annapolis Caramel CompanyContact: Eric & Laura Mahaffey Address: AA County Farmers’ Market

Email: [email protected] Facebook: Annapolis Caramel Company

Hours: Sat 7am to 12 noon Tues 7am 1pm

We make different kinds of caramels! Sea Salt, Butter Roasted Almond with Sea Salt, Butter Pecan with Sea Salt, Mocha and many more. See our Facebook page far a complete listing.

Cumberstone Ice PopsContact: Chris & Tracy King Address: 875 Cumberstone Road Harwood, MD 20776

Phone: 443-995-4705

Email: [email protected] Web: www.CumberstoneIcePops.com

Hours: AA County Farmers’ Markets

All Natural artisan Ice Pops made with seasonal fruit and produce grown by us and our local Maryland farmers (when available).

Cumberstone Ice Pops are made using organic evaporated cane juice and honey, without any artificial colors or flavors, refined sugar, preservatives, or high fructose corn syrup.

Great Harvest Bread Co Contact: Thomas and Pam Storm Address: 208 Ridgely Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410-268-4662

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Baked Goods cont.

Havana Banana Breads Contact: Mike “Top Banana” Lawrence Address: P.O. Box 3332 Laurel, MD 20709

Phone: (301) 503-1113 Toll Free: 1-866-500-1113 Fax: 1-301-560-8805 Web: www.Havanabananabreads.com Facebook: Havana Banana Breads

Old Macdonalds Farm - Candy & NutsContact: Shari Macdonald Address: AA County Farmers’ Market

Phone: 410-544-0016

Email: [email protected] Web: www.CumberstoneIcePops.com

Hours: AA County Farmers’ Markets

Pecan Praline Candy & Cinnamon Spiced Nuts (toffee, chocolate covered pretzels - seasonally)

Bee productsMr B’s Apiaries Contact: Joseph R. Brotherton Address: 620 Crawfords Ridge Road Odenton, Md. 21113

Business: A.A. County Farmers Market Riva Rd & Harry Truman Pkwy Annapolis, MD 21401


Hours: Saturdays Apr. - Dec. 7:00am – Noon

Products of the hive; Honey, Comb Honey, Pollen, Propolis, Molded Beeswax Candles, Honey Soaps, Honey Lotions, Honey Shampoos.

Christmas Trees Friendship Trees Contact: Floyd Thiel Address: 6950 Old Solomons Island Road Friendship, MD 20758

Phone: 410-741-5712

Hours: Please call.

Honey, cut your own Christmas trees, landscape trees and nursery stock.

Upakrik FarmContact: Francis R. Gouin, PhD Address: 420 East Bay Front Road Deale, MD 20751



Grower of peaches, nectarines & Asian persimmons. Douglas Fir, White Pine & Colorado Spruce Christmas Trees, Wreaths & Roping.

Willow Oak Flower and Herb FarmContact: Maria Price & Heather Carr Address: 8109 Telegraph Road Severn, MD 21144

Phone: 410-551-2237 Email: [email protected] Web: www.willowoakherbs.com

Hours: Mon - Sat 10am -6 pm Sun 12 pm – 4 pm

Nursery/Flowers/Herbs. A pesticide/herbicide free farm with gardens to walk through and a nature trail. Family owned nursery/florist that transforms into a Winter Wonderland. Many seasonal gifts, ornaments, greens, wreaths, cut flowers, teas, potpourris, and much more. We have a Lights Trail to the North Pole.

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Anne Arundel Co. Department of Recreation and Parks leases the former Naval Academy Dairy Farm to MD Sunrise Farm, LLC. This is the largest remaining parcel of production agriculture in west Anne Arundel County. With 857 acres certified organic, it’s also the largest organic farm in Maryland. In addition to agricultural and vegetable production, the farm’s historic Dairy Farm village with its resident farm animals contains buildings available for public rental and for group tours. Seasonal public events, including an 11 acre Corn Maze, are advertised on the farm website.

Olmo Bros Nursery & Farm Contact: Lary Olmo Address: 1704 Old Generals Highway Annapolis, MD 21401


Hours: Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm

Nursery and farm operations growing and providing, without the use of herbicides or pesticides, a large varied selection of fruits including (Asian pears, figs, blueberries, apples, grapes, raspberries, etc.) and vegetables/produce (including specialty Italian vegetables) to an expanding list of discriminating CSA clients on a weekly basis.

Y Worry Farm Contact: J. Mark Scible Address: 1501 Rossback Road Davidsonville, MD 21035

Phone: 410-451-2855

Hours: Oct weekends – pumpkin patch Early Dec – Dec 22 – Trees, wreaths Other products by appointment

Christmas Trees, wreaths, grain and hay, corn stalks, gourds, mums, pumpkins, winter squash

CompostObligation Farm Address: 4024 Solomons Island Road Harwood, MD 20776

Phone: 410-798-1650 Cell: 443-758-7404 Hours: Call for appointment

MD Dept. of Agriculture certified composted horse manure.

CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)

A Cook’s Café & www marylandtable com Contact: Craig Sewell Address: 911 Commerce Road Annapolis, MD 21401


Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 3 pm Sat 8 am – 1 pm

Specializing in Locally Sourced Produce and Meats from Chesapeake Watershed Farms. Dine in or take out breakfast and lunch. On Line Farmers Market, www.marylandtable.com. Cooking Classes.

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EquineBluebird Farm Contact: John & Lucy Wilson Address: 132 Sansbury Road Friendship, MD 20758

Phone: 301-855-7844

Breeding, training & boarding horses. Sales of Sport Horse

Burrages End Farm Contact: Carol Jahnigen Address 5635 Old Ridge Path Lothian, MD 20711

Cell: 410-271-3100

Hours: 8am- 8pm

Boarding Facility.

Davidsonville Stables Address: Tom and Clara Brown 1150 Governors Bridge Road Davidsonville, MD 21035


Hours: Call ahead

Horse boarding facility.

Dun-Pikin FarmAddress: Cindy Holt 4808 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD 21122

Phone: 410-255-3918 Cell: 410-302-1914 Email: r [email protected]

Website: http://dun-pikin.com

Small family operated horse boarding and lesson barn. Celebrating our 10th year.

CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)

Victoria’s Fancy Foods

Contact: Victoria Stagimer Address: 550 ritchie Highway Severna Park, MD 21146


Hours: Mon – Fri 10 -7 / Sat 10-6 / Sun Noon - 4

Working directly with several local farms to bring CSA’s to Severna Park. CSA Partners include produce, meet, fruits and dairy. This “clean” independent grocer is also a fine wine shop with a certified wine consultant on duty at all times.

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MD Therapeutic RidingAddress: MD Therapeutic Riding Inc. 1141 Sunrise Beach Road Crownsville, MD 21032

Phone: 410-923- Hours: 7 am - 7 pm Monday –Sunday

MTR is a non-profit organization located between Baltimore and Annapolis, Md on a beautiful 25 acre farm. We are a NARHA premier center approved by the British Horse Society. With the help of hundreds of volunteers and generous community contributors, MTR strives to improve the lives of special needs riders of all ages using a high quality program. We offer year round riding for recreational riders and therapeutic riders. Our facilities include two lighted outdoor arenas and one fantastic indoor arena. We provide qualified and well-trained staff and horses. We host and conduct a number of NARHA and B.H.S. courses and examinations year round. Volunteer orientations are held once a month for those wishing to help us with all aspects of who we are and what we do. Visit our website for more information www.horsesthatheal.org

Navillus Farm Equestrian Training Contact: Lezlie Carter Address: 2811 Davidsonville Road, Davidsonville, Maryland 21035


Hours: 8:00AM- 8:00PM

Horse training and boarding.

Graden FarmAddress: Milly Welsh 3355 Davidsonville Road Davidsonville, MD 21035

Phone: 410-798-4211

Hours: By appointment

Very small boarding operation with excellent pastures. Boarding, lay-ups, mare care.

Hazelnut Ridge Farm Address: Mary Hoffman 165 Fiddlers Hill Road Edgewater, MD 21037



Hay sales.

Hillbizon FarmAddress: Annette Eubanks 372 W. BayFront Road Lothian, MD 20711


Horse boarding, breaking and race training for thoroughbreds. Licensed trainer on-site.

Holiday Stables Address: Rita Genny Simpson 4246 Solomons Island Road Harwood, MD 20776


Hours: 8am - 9pm daily

Horse boarding, lessons & training

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Equine cont.

Old Bay FarmContact: Beth Bandy Address: 1120 Indian Landing Road Millersville, MD 21108


We help people find appropriate boarding facilities in area and other horse related services, some problem horse training, hauling, braiding, clipping and mane pulling, active in Howard County horse rescue facility (Days End Farm), also specialize in large animal emergency response, training and transport. Volunteer with state and county animal response teams (SART & CART’s).

Reality InnContact: Wanda Melton Address: 446 Lankford Road Harwood, MD 20776


Horse training, TB rescue and boarding.

Sand Hill FarmContact: Alice Dibben Address: 4748 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD 21122


Hours: Call ahead

Thoroughbred breeding and racing.

Six M Farm Contact: Adrian Merton Address: 441 Owensville Road West River, MD 20778

Phone: 410-867-0380 Hours: Call for an appointment

Horse boarding, breeding and lay-ups.

Stone Eagle Stables Contact: Barry Lescalleet Address: 7496 Race Road Hanover, MD 21076


Hours: Call anytime, available year round

Hand walked pony rides at your location. We provide the ponies and the handlers. Petting Zoo and farm animals.

Firewood LumberCrispens Farms and GreenhousesContact: Bobi and Bill Crispens Address: 820 Generals Highway Millersville, MD 21108

Phone: 410-987-6034

Open: Jul – Oct, 7 days a week 11 am – 7 pm

Firewood delivery available for wholesale, please call for details.

Garman Brothers IncContact: Gary Garman Address: 1270 River Road Crownsville, MD 21032

Phone: 410-923-2920

Hours: 8 am - 5 pm Mon. - Fri.

Wholesale and retail lumber, bark, mulch& firewood

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DeVaughn Farms Contact: Randy DeVaughn Address: 1575 Underwood Road Gambrills , MD 21054


Hours: Call ahead

Horse quality hay, round & square bales, All stored inside; straw for seeding & bedding.

Griffith FarmsContact: Earl Griffith - owner Address: 5571 Greenock Rd. (Rt. 259) Lothian, MD 20711

Phone: 410-741-9307, 410-991-0316

Open: Produce stand, every day starting mid-June

4’x4’ Net Wrap Round Bales and Small Square Bales; Straw

Hazelnut Ridge Farm Contact: Mary Hoffman Address: 165 Fiddlers Hill Road Edgewater, MD 21037

Cell: 410-353-3109


Hay sales.

Hopkins Family Farm LLCContact: Stephen Hopkins Address: 444 Bayard Road Lothian, MD 20711

Phone: 410-867-0850 Cell: 443-871-5420

Hours: Call for an appointment

Hay & Straw sales, lime & fertilizer services, seed dealer for pioneer & kings agri-seed.

Flowers Cut, Fresh, Dried

Doepkens Farm Contact: William Doepkens Address: 2657 Davidsonville Road Gambrills , MD 20154

Phone: 410-721-2739 Hours: 11 am - 6 pm Tues. – Sat. call for adjusted seasonal hours

This is a multifaceted, diversified farm that sells a broad range of products. This includes cut flowers, mums, pumpkins & fall décor, a vast array of Christmas greenery & decorative items, horse quality hay, beef & eggs.

Willow Oak Flower and Herb FarmContact: Maria Price & Heather Carr Address: 8109 Telegraph Road Severn, MD 21144

Phone: 410-551-2237 Web: www.willowoakherbs.com



Grain , Hay, StrawChurch View Farm Contact: The Baldwins Address: 2 Churchview Road Millersville, MD 21108

Cell: 443-871-0573

Beef, hay & straw

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Waymore Farm Contact: Herbert Wayson Address: 1555 Governors Bridge Road Davidsonville, MD 21035


Hours: Call for appointment

Hay & Straw sales, nutrient management consultant, pasture & hayfield renovations, lime & fertilizer application & soil sampling.

Y Worry Farm Contact: J. Mark Scible Address: 1501 Rossback Road Davidsonville, MD 21035

Phone: 410-451-2855

Hours: Oct weekends – pumpkin patch Early Dec – Dec 22 – Trees, wreaths Other products by appointment

Christmas Trees, wreaths, grain and hay, corn stalks, gourds, mums, pumpkins, winter squash

Nursery, GreenhouseDavidsonville NurseryContact: Shawn Stallings Address: 3659 Riva Road Riva, MD 21140


Annuals, perennials and herbs

Grain , Hay, Straw cont.

Lucky D FarmContact: Jim & Jennifer Seibert 40 Jewell Road Dunkirk, MD 20754


Hours: call ahead

Pasture raised chickens, bagged corn, hay and straw.


Phone: 410-923-0726 Web: www.mdsunrisefarm.com







Triple G Farm Contact: William & Mary Ford Address: Harwood, MD


Hours: 7 days a week, call for appointment

Hay & Straw sales. Also does custom pasture renovations, re-seeding, lime & fertilizer, hayfields & specializes in equine operations.

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Papa John’s/Schillingers FarmContact: James and Gina Schillinger Address: 8065 New Cut Road Severn, MD 21144

Phone: 410-969-8810 Web: www.papajohnsfarm.net

Open: Greenhouse: April 1 – June Produce: June - October 31

Honey, fresh flowers, fruit, herbs, annuals, bedding plants, perennials, ornamental grasses, large variety of vegetables/produce. Halloween & Thanksgiving décor, pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks. Pony and Hay Rides – fall weekends only. School tours by appointment

Riva Gardens Contact: Diane Morehead 3234 Riva Rd Riva, MD 21140

Phone: 410-956-2942 Fax: 410-956-8586 Web: www.rivagardens.com Hours: Mon - Sat 8 am - 6 pm Sun 9 am – 5 pm

Willow Oak Flower and Herb FarmAddress: Maria Price & Heather Carr Address: 8109 Telegraph Road Severn, MD 21144

Phone: 410-551-2237 Web: www.willowoakherbs.com



Greenstreet Growers, Inc Contact: Ray & Stacy Greenstreet Address: 391 West Bay Front Road Lothian, MD 20711

Phone: 410-867-9500 Cell: 443-822-1700- Ray Email: [email protected]

Hours: 8:30 am - 6 pm

We are an established rooting station for our wholesale annuals and bedding liner production. Our farm is Agri-tourism oriented with an annual corn maze, school field trips, events and fundraisers for the community. Our nursery, garden center and gift shop are open year round with our farm grown annuals, perennials, herbs, native plants along with a full-service garden center.

Knopp Greenhouse Contact: Robert Knopp Address: 565 Old Oak Road Severn, MD 21144

Phone: 410-969-3620

Open: Only open in the Spring

Description of Business: All varieties, bedding plants, hanging baskets, planters. Flowers, herbs, produce/vegetables.

Olmo Bros Nursery & FarmContact: Lary Olmo Olmo Bros Nursery & Farm

Contact: Lary Olmo Address: 1704 Old Generals Highway Annapolis, MD 21401



Nursery and greenhouse operations providing a large varied selection of vegetable and herb plants, decorative bedding plants (annual and perennial) fig trees, and flowers.

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Organic FarmsIvy Neck FarmContact: Sara Calhoun Address: P.O. Box 365 Edgewater, MD 21037

Phone: 410-867-0405


Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription available www.ivybrand.com

CERTIFIED ORGANIC - Fresh and edible flowers, melons, rasberries, herbs, vegetables





Anne Arundel Co. Department of Recreation and Parks leases the former Naval Academy Dairy Farm to MD Sunrise Farm, LLC. This is the largest remaining parcel of production agriculture in west Anne Arundel County. With 857 acres certified organic, it’s also the largest organic farm in Maryland. In addition to agricultural and vegetable production, the farm’s historic Dairy Farm village with its resident farm animals contains buildings available for public rental and for group tours. Seasonal public events, including an 11 acre Corn Maze, are advertised on the farm website.

Produce vegetables, fruits, herbs

Back 40 Farm Contact: Dave Scheler & Marty Doepkens Address: 3782 Hardesty Road Harwood, MD 20776


Hours: July – October Mon - Fri 11 am - 6:30 pm Sat & Sun 10 am - 6 pm

We grow approx. 50 acres of produce each year. We pick our own farm fresh produce daily. We then wholesale or retail our product at one of our roadside locations located in Southern Anne Arundel County. We also process deer meat. Call for more information.

Chase’s ProduceContact: Bob & Margie Chase Address: 2857 Davidsonville Road Davidsonville, MD 21035

Phone: 410-798-1580

Open: Mon - Thurs 2pm - 7 pm Fri 12 pm - 7 pm Sat - Sun - 10 am - 5 pm

Produce and vegetable market

Crispens Farms and GreenhousesContact: Bobi and Bill Crispens Address: 820 Generals Highway Millersville, MD 21108

Phone: 410-987-6034

Open: Jul – Oct, 7 days a week 11 am – 7 pm

Description of Business: Firewood, fresh flowers, fruit, gifts and crafts, herbs, vegetables and chestnuts. Delivery available for wholesale, please call for details.

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The Cosmic BeanAddress: Bob Haroth 729 Lumbee Ct. Millersville, MD 21108

Cell: 410-730-1782 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thecosmicbeam.com

Hours: Online 24 hrs. & AA County Farmers’ Market

Freshly roasted coffees, herbal and traditional teas, gift baskets and soaps.

The Herbal Touch USAAddress: Brenda Conti Arnold, MD 21012


Hours: Westfield & AA County Farmers’ Markets

A plant based business with emphasis herbs & products produced with them.

Griffith FarmsAddress: Earl Griffith - owner 5571 Greenock Rd. (Rt. 259) Lothian, MD 20711

Phone: 410-741-9307, 410-991-0316

Open: Produce stand, every day starting mid-June

Vegetables home grown on premises and Fall Mums. Also 4’x4’ Net Wrap Round Bales and Small Square Bales; Straw

JazzBerry Farm Address: Blake and Nancy Cramer 2791 Rutland Road Davidsonville, MD 21035

Web: www.jazzberryfarm.com

Hours: August - October

Raspberries, Blackberries, Cut Flowers and Homemade Jam.

Dove FamilyContact: Annie Dove Address: 864 West Bay Front Road Lothian, MD 20714


Hours: 9 am - 8 pm

Vegetables, flowers fruits, pumpkins, jellies, jams and cut Christmas Trees.

DeepCove Farms Address: William and Katherine Morris 1254 Deep Cove Road Churchton, Maryland

Phone: 410-867-9162 Email: [email protected] Web: www.deepcovefarms.com

Hours: By appointment or Riva Rd, Piney Orchard, and Deale Farmers’ Markets

Home of the heirloom tomato plus squash, sweet corn, peppers, eggplants, peaches plums and apples

Gertz FarmContact: Wiliam and Brenda Gertz Address: 1237 St Stevens Church Road Crownsville, MD 21032


Vegetables - Farmers’ Markets

Harris OrchardAddress: Peggy Campanella and Bill Harris 1221 Lower Pindell Road Lothian, MD 20711

Phone: 301-627-0977


Honey, fruit, jams, jellies, ciders and butters

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Olmo Bros Nursery & FarmContact: Lary Olmo Olmo Bros Nursery & Farm

Contact: Lary Olmo Address: 1704 Old Generals Highway Annapolis, MD 21401



Nursery, farm and retail farm stand growing and providing, without the use of herbicides or pesticides, a large varied selection of fruits including (Asian pears, figs, blueberries, apples, grapes, raspberries, etc.) and vegetables/produce (including specialty Italian vegetables), herbs and herb plants, vegetable plants, fruit trees, and flowers.

Papa John’s/Schillingers FarmAddress: James and Gina Schillinger 8065 New Cut Road Severn, MD 21144

Phone: 410-969-8810 Web: www.papajohnsfarm.net

Hours: Greenhouse: April 1 – June Produce: June - October 31

Honey, fresh flowers, fruit, herbs, annuals, bedding plants, perennials, ornamental grasses, large variety of vegetables/produce. Halloween & Thanksgiving décor, pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks. Pony and Hay Rides – fall weekends only.

Upakrik FarmContact: Francis R. Gouin, PhD Address: 420 East Bay Front Road Deale, MD 20751



Grower of peaches, nectarines & Asian persimmons. Douglas Fir, White Pine & Colorado Spruce Christmas Trees, Wreaths & Roping.

Produce vegetables, fruits, herbs cont.





Mount Airy U-Pick Farm Address: Jim & Tim Hopkins 832 Mt. Airy Road Davidsonville, MD 21035

Phone: 410-798-1862 410-798-0838

Hours: May – Jun, 9 am – noon Recommend you call first

Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.

Myles Flowers and Produce Address: Mr. Myles 4169 Sands Road Harwood, MD 20776

Phone: 301-627-2294

Hours: Call for information

Fresh flowers, cantaloupe, watermelon, herbs, annuals, bedding plants, house plants, hanging baskets, spring and summer vegetables.

Wirth Farm Address: Gordon Wirth 8285 Waterford Road Pasadena, MD 21122

Phone: 410-255-0544

Vegetables and fruit

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Turf Grass, SodCentral Sod Farms of MD, Inc Address: Tom Warpinski & Bill Warpinski 1839 Pleasant Plains Road Annapolis, MD 21409


Hours: M-F 8 am- 5 pm Sat. 8 am - 12 noon

Turf Farm- Retail- Wholesale- Sod, Lawn & Garden Products- Sod – Seed – Fertilizer- Topsoil.

Shady Oaks Turf FarmAddress: Ross & Dale Moreland 5006 Muddy Creek Road (Rt. 468) Galesville, MD 20778

Phone: 410-867-1535 Cell: 443-871-2472 or 410-703-5495 Web: www.shadyoaksturffarm.com

We sell to commercial accounts or homeowners.

Restaurants & CateringA Cook’s Café & www marylandtable com Address: Craig Sewell 911 Commerce Road Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410 266 1511 Cell: 410 271 4591 Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 3 pm Sat 8 am – 1 pm

Specializing in Locally Sourced Produce and Meats from Chesapeake Watershed Farms.

Wilkerson Farm Address: Eldridge & Gail Wilkerson 5 Tracy’s Lane Tracy’s Landing, MD 20779

Phone: 410-867-4993 Hours: AA County Farmers’ Market/Deal Farmers’ Market

Wide variety of vegetables.

SeafoodR H Evans Seafood Address: Bob Evans 3327 Muddy Creek Road Churchton, MD 20733

Phone: 410-867-3884 Cell: 443-336-3000

Hours: Please call for current hours

Fresh off the boat seafood specializing in locally caught crabs, soft crabs, fish & oysters. Also handles shrimp & other seafood.

VanAlstine Seafood & Farm Address: John VanAlstine 135 Jewell Road Dunkirk, MD 20754


Hours: Sat/Sun 12pm-5pm Mon-Fri call ahead

VanAlistine Seafood & Farm sells fresh crabs(live), fish and oysters, as well as Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) certified poultry, eggs, and rabbits.

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Restaurants & Catering cont.

b b BistroContact: Carla Lucente & Stacey Jackowski

Address: 112A Annapolis Street Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410 990 4646 Hours: Mon – Fri, 7:30 am - 4 pm

Restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch. Locally sourced food, organic herb garden, practices sustainability with local farmers, Certified Environmental Steward, Locally roasted Cafe Pronto coffee.

Herrington on the Bay Address: Anna Chaney Willman 7151 Lake Shore Drive Rose Haven, MD 20714

Phone: 410-741-5101] Cell: 410-991-4304

Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, daily

Description of Business: Waterfront special event and catering venue offering spectacular waterfront lawns and pavilions featuring locally grown/harvested seasonal menus for weddings, picnics, reunions and retreats

Honey’s Harvest Contact: Anna Chaney Willman

Address: 7150 Lake Shore Drive Rose Haven, MD 20714

Phone: 301-261-5700

Web: www.herringtononthebay.com

A country market and Deli featuring fresh, delicious sandwiches with Boars Head meats, freshly baked breads, salads, fruits, pastries baked in house, breakfast sandwiches. The market will offer a fabulous variety of beers and wines and convenience and grocery items. We will stock locally grown and produced goods when available from honey to limited produce and wines and beers.

Sams on the WaterfrontAddress: Andrew Parks 2020 Chesapeake Harbour Drive, East Annapolis, MD 21403

Phone: 410-263-3600 Web: www.samsonthewaterfront.com

Hours: M - Th, 11:30 am – 9 pm

Sam’s on the Waterfront has truly remarkable modern American cuisine with regional influences and an Asian flair. Sam’s takes pride in using the freshest ingredients possible coming from local Maryland farmers. With an award winning wine list, and live local music Sam’s is where the locals eat.

The Wild Orchid Café and CateringAddress: Chef Jim Wilder and Karen Wilder 200 Westgate Circle #104 Annapolis, Maryland 21401


Hours: Mon - Th 11 am - 11 pm Fri – Sat 11 am - 12 am Sun Brunch 10 am – 11 pm

Owners Chef Jim Wilder and Karen Wilder want you to feel at home and become a part of the ever growing family of friends, staff and fine food and wine vendors. Originally located in Eastport in a homey neighborhood bungalow they made a great transition to the Downtown Annapolis Arts District at Westgate Circle to service their community better, offering comfortable large dining areas, a ‘top chef’ kitchen and 2 large group dining areas, a full-service bar offering happy hour and daily specials, and free covered parking garage. Our menu is fresh, hearty and local, featuring regional favorites, steaks, game and fresh seafood – all prepared with the famous Wild Orchid artistry. We’re also known for our award-winning wine selection and irresistible desserts. And don’t miss the Wild orchid bar, on its way to becoming one of the area’s most popular watering holes.

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Wine, winery & vineyardsThanksgiving FarmContact: Doug and Maureen Heimbuch Address: 195 Harwood Road Harwood, MD 20776

Web: www.thanksgivingfarm.com

Hours: Tasting room, Sundays, 1-5pm

Description of Business: Vineyard and winery. Wines are made exclusively from grapes grown in the vineyards. Thanksgiving Farm is located 20 miles due east of the U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C. on a gentle ridge separating watersheds that drain to the West River and to the Patuxent River.

The Vineyards at DodonContact: Thomas Croghan & Patricia Pittman Address: 391 Dodon Road Davidsonville, MD 21035



Production of wine grapes and wine.

Great Frogs Winery - Harness Creek VineyardContact: Nate & Andrea Oshea

Address: 3218 Harness Creek Road Annapolis, MD 21403


Hours: Private tours and tastings

At Annapolis’ very own vineyard & winery, we are producing small production artisanal wines from our grapes grown on the waters edge of the South River, Harness Creek and Aberdeen Creek. We tend the vineyard brutality by hand and work hard to create beautiful wines to pair with other local farmers’ meats, produce, cheeses and breads.Road Side Stands

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Anne Arundel Economic Development CorporationAddress: 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200 Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410-222-7410 Web: www.aaedc.org

Anne Arundel Soil Conservation DistrictAddress: Heritage Office Complex 2662 Riva Road, Suite 150 Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410-571-6757 Fax: 410-224-4586 Fax Web: www.aaconservation.org

Buy Fresh Buy Local Chesapeake Address: Marcy Damon, Chapter Leader Chesapeake Bay Foundation 6 Herndon Avenue Annapolis, MD 21403

Phone: 443-482-2156 Cell: 410-991-6942 Email: [email protected]___

Web: www.BuyLocalChesapeake.org

Buy Fresh Buy Local Chesapeake is one of 78 chapters in the country run under the auspices of the Food Routes Network. Our mission is to educate the public about the health, environmental and economic benefits of purchasing locally grown sustainable produced food. producers of grass-fed beef, sheep and pork, pastured poultry, dairy, vegetables, fruit, aquaculture oysters, crabs and seafood. Our upcoming Food Guide will feature producers and local food sources in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Prince George’s County.

Anne Arundel County 4-H Livestock Sale Address: Ritchie Highway, Suite 210 Glen Burnie MD 20161

Phone: 410-222-6755

Anne Arundel County Fair Address: 1450 Generals Highway P.O. Box 372 Crownsville, MD 21032

Phone: 410-923-3400 Web: www.aacountyfair.org

Held the 2nd weekend after Labor Day

Anne Arundel County Farm BureauAddress: 5643 Greenock Road Lothian MD 20711

Phone: 410-741-9212 Web: www.mdfarmbureau.com

Anne Arundel County Land Preservation Program - Department of Recreation & ParksAddress: 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410-222-7317, X3553 Web: www.aacounty.org

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College of Agricultural & Natural Resources Central Maryland Research & Education CenterAddress: Upper Marlboro Facility 2005 Largo Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Phone: 301-627-8440 Web: http://agresearch.umd.edu/RECs/ CMREC

Farm Service Agency- Anne Arundel & Prince Georges CountiesAddress: 5301 Marlboro Track Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Phone: 301- 574-5162 Web: www.fsa.usda.gov

Maryland Grazers’ NetworkAddress: Michael Heller, Project Coordinator Clagett Farm 11904 Old Marlboro Pike Upper Marlboro, MD 20772


The Maryland Grazers’ Network links mentor farmers experienced in grass-based livestock, dairy, poultry operations with other farmers (grazer partners) wanting to begin or improve existing grazing systems. Mentors receive strong support from research and field experts in pasture management, fencing and watering systems. It also gives farmers the opportunity to improve their marketing skills or start a direct marketing operation. The project is funded by the

Chesapeake Bay Funders Network. MARBIDCO Address: Clock Tower Place 1410 Forest Drive, Suite 28 Annapolis, MD 21403

Phone: 410-267-6807 Fax: 410-267-6809 Fax Web: http://www.marbidco.org

Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation (MAEF) Address: P.O. Box 536 403 Oakington Road Havre de Grace, MD 21078

Phone: 410-939-9030 Fax: 410-939-9035 Web: www.maefonline.com

Maryland Department of Agriculture Address: 50 Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410- 841-5700 Web: www.mda.state.md.us

Maryland Farm Bureau Address: 8930 Liberty Road Randallstown, MD 21133

Phone: 410-922-3426 Web: www.mdfarmbureau.com

Maryland FFA Association Address: 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 410-767-0189 Web: http://mdffa.org

Maryland Wineries Association (MWA)Address: 22 W. Padonia Road, Suite C-236 Timonium, MD 21093

Phone: 410-252-WINE (9463) 800-237-WINE Fax: 240-525-7438 Web: http://www.marylandwine.com

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Southern High FFAAddress: 4400 Solomons Island Road Harwood, MD 20776

Phone: 410-867-7100 Web: http://www.southernhighffa.org

Southern MD Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC)Address: P.O. Box 745 15045 Burnt Store Road Hughesville, MD 20637

Phone: 301-274-1922 Web: www.somarylandsogood.com

Southern MD RC&DAddress: 303 Post Office Road, Suite B4A Waldorf, Maryland 20602

Phone: 301-932-4638

University of Maryland Extension Anne Arundel County OfficeAddress: 97 Dairy Lane Gambrills, MD 21054

Phone: 410 222-3906 Web: http://extension.umd.edu/anne- arundel-county

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Southern MD SoilConservation Districts

CalvertAddress: 65 Duke St # 106 Prince Frederick, MD 20678-6128

Phone: 410- 535-1552 Web: www.calvertsoil.org

CharlesAddress: 101 Catalpa Drive, Suite 106-C, La Plata, MD 20646

Phone: 301-934-9588 Ext. 3 Web: www.charlesscd.com

Prince Georges Address: 5301 Marlboro Track Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Phone: 301- 952-4131 Web: www.pgscd.org

St Marys Address: 22660 Washington Street Leonardtown, MD 20650

Phone: 301-475-8402 Web: www.stmarysscd.com

Anne ArundelAddress: 2662 Riva Road, Suite 150 Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410-571-6757 Web: www.aaconservation.org

Farm Supply andImplement Dealers

Atlantic Tractor (Davidsonville)Address: 436D Central Avenue Davidsonville, MD 21035

Phone: 410-798-9997 1-888-798-9997

Web: www.atlantictractor.net/ davidsonville.htm

Bowens Farm Supply, Inc Address: 2550 Riva Road Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 410-224-3340

Gardiner, Hugh C Inc, Address: P.O. Box 127 10030 Crain Highway Faulkner, MD 20632

Phone: 301-934-2841 301-870-3813 Fax: 301-934-4519

Web: www.hughcgardinerinc.com

Perdue Farms, IncAddress: Lothian Grain Elevator 6272 Southern Maryland Boulevard Lothian, MD 20711

Phone: 301-627-5100 800-428-5726

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Distributors:Hearn Kirnwoodwww.hearnkirkwood.com

Coastal Sunbelt Producewww.coastalsunbelt.com

Keany Produce Companywww.keanyproduce.com

Local Owners Restaurant Association (L O R A )A non-profit association of local restaurants owners united to advance local community awareness of supporting local restaurants and the local economy. www.lorarestaurants.com

Additional Resources:Online Harvest Guidewww.somarylandsogood.com - search the online harvest guide for the 5 counties of Southern MD which include Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles Counties.

Buy Local Chesapeakewww.BuyLocalChesapeake.org – educate the public about the health, environmental, and economic benefits of purchasing locally grown sustainably produced food.

On-Line Farmers’ Market www.foodtrader.org – Marylands on-line farmers market, buy-sell-trade local food

Find Local Food Guidewww.buyfreshbuylocalcr.org - look under the information links for the “Where to Find Local Food Guide”

Local Harvest Guidewww.localharvest.org - find farmers’ markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area. Purchase produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies

The Grassfed Gourmet Fires It Up!Contact: Rita Calvert & Michael Heller

Address: 1518 Circle Drive Annapolis, MD 21409


The Ultimate Guide to Grilling, Smoking & Barbecuing Pasture Raised Meats from America’s Small F arms

www marylandsbest net look for the 2010 buyer grower directory for a listing of farmers/producers in the State

7 Resource Guide for Local Food

For a list of Growers, Producers and Food Processors interested in wholesale please visit the following websites or contact Lisa Barge at 410-222-7410, or [email protected]

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8 Southern Maryland Meats Pro-gram

www southernmarylandmeats com

Farmers from the five Southern Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St. Mary’s have come together to offer a product that is safe, delicious and healthy. When you purchase meats with the Southern Maryland Meats logo, know that you are helping to support and sustain Southern Maryland’s small family farms and its rich agricultural tradition.

As a consumer, you have a right to know where your food comes from and how it is raised.

Program Coordinator’sSt Mary’s County and Charles County Contact: Donna Sasscer

e-mail: [email protected]

Anne Arundel CountyContact: Lisa Barge


Prince George’s & Calvert County Contact: Janna Howley


Regional Coordinator

Contact: Christine Bergmark


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AA County Harvest Guide Application

Farm Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of owner (s) __________________________________________________________________

Address/location of business _________________________________________________________

Phone Number ____________________________________________________________________

Cell Number _______________________________________________________________________

Email address ______________________________________________________________________

Category (in which you want to be listed) _______________________________________________

Hours of Operation _________________________________________________________________

Description of Business _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

We encourage all Anne Arundel County agricultural sectors to participate in this guide. This is a great opportunity to partner with local businesses to advertise without the associated expense. The guide will serve as a great marketing tool and show the abundant supply of locally grown and produced goods in the county. Deadline for submission in the hardcopy guide is January 10, 2011, however you are encouraged to get your listing in sooner. The guide will be printed and ready for use by March 2011.

Thank you and we hope to serve our businesses and citizens of Anne Arundel County well.

If you should have any questions, please contact: Suzi Whilden, Agriculture Outreach Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District 410-571-6757 [email protected]

Lisa Barge Agriculture Marketing Director Anne Arundel Economic Development 410-222-7410 [email protected] or

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

AGRICULTURE GUIDE

The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation manages and promotes agricultural and environmental programs on behalf of Anne Arundel County. These programs are part of The AAEDC mission to serve business needs and to increase the County’s economic base through job growth and investment. For additional information on agriculture programs in Anne Arundel County please contact Lisa Barge, Agricultural Marketing & Development Manager at the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, e-mail [email protected] or visit the website at www.aaedc.org/initiatives.

Anne Arundel Economic Development CorporationHeritage Office Complex 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200

Annapolis, MD 21401 410-222-7410 Phone

www.aaedc.org

The Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District carries out programs, both voluntary and mandated, which implement the policy of the State to provide for the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources. The efforts of the District focus on the environmental effects of two diverse but equally essential areas of the local economy.

In agriculture, the District emphasizes the importance of soil conservation and water quality, striving to have voluntary soil and water conservation plans for all working farms. These plans help farmers optimize productivity while safeguarding their surroundings against the potential impact of poor land management. Farmers are advised in areas that include preventing fertilizers and pesticides from draining into nearby tributaries through the use of innovative methods like cover crops and shoreline buffers. The plans also aid farmers with issues related to conservation crop rotation and residue management.

In the area of urban development, the AASCD reviews all sediment and erosion control plans for pending construction projects in Anne Arundel County to ensure that developers take the necessary steps to manage runoff during construction to control soil erosion.

Anne Arundel Soil Conservation DistrictHeritage Office Complex 2662 Riva Road, Suite 150

Annapolis, MD 21401 www.aaconservation.org

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