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“It began as a hobby,” explained Stefanie Barfield, owner of local heirloom farm and CSA, Chesterfield Heirlooms. “We just started growing them (vegetables) behind my house and they grew and grew and grew.” For starters, if you don’t know what … Continue reading →

There is a poultry farm near Greensboro, MD whose property was once covered with wild pink roses; Eglantine roses. One would picture the farm to be a beautiful place to grow up; wild roses, soft fragrance, open farm land, and … Continue reading →

Are you looking for an opportunity to travel, learn about sustainable living, and work outside? WWOOFing may be right for you. WWOOFing stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms and provides a chance for willing workers to work on organic … Continue reading →

A few miles from the historic center of Berlin, MD—just a slight turn off the main artery of Route 50 and into the woods—is nestled Upper Room Studio, a working farm, artist’s space, and model of practicing sustainability. Everything at … Continue reading →