You're invited to enjoy the 4th annual Sunflower Market at Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City, MD for the whole month of August. With 6-acres and dozens of varieties of sunflowers in bloom, the market is the largest, most diverse pick-your-own sunflower patch in Maryland. You will see several different colors and shades of sunflower […]
Thursday, August 31, 2023 · 9 am–11:30 am Carver Center, 9432 N. James Madison Highway, Rapidan, VA 22733 REGISTER NOW DOWNLOAD PDF This program is an on-the-farm event for military-veteran farmers, ranchers and landowners. New and beginning veteran farmers who want to learn more about how to farm profitably and sustainably will find this event […]
So you’re thinking about starting a care farm? Join us for a dive into the history and definition of care farming as we share various examples of care farms across the U.S. We’ll explore how to connect with other care farmers, focusing on setting a strategy and tapping into resources to craft your vision. This […]
Come join us at CBF’s Clagett Farm to dive into the importance of record keeping on a regenerative farm operation! We will explore the different aspects of on-farm record keeping and lead you through methods that can be applied to your own operations. Attendees will leave this experience with a better understanding of the role […]
Join Future Harvest at Potomac Vegetable Farms' Vienna location (PVF East) for an in-depth field day with farmer/founder Hiu Newcomb on the inner mechanics of running a prolific vegetable CSA operation while building a powerful workplace and customer community. Potomac Vegetable Farms has been growing and selling delicious and nutritious vegetables for over 50 years, using […]
Ricardo Leon Bejarano and his brother, Huberth, are part of a robust compost, biochar, and bokashi-making operation at Pogo Tree Service/ Acme Biomass Reduction in Montgomery County, MD. Ricardo brings, from his home in Costa Rica, a degree from EARTH University as an agronomic engineer, in addition to 18 years in ag education and research […]
There are several ways a care farm can be structured. Understanding the various models- and their pros and cons- will help you identify which makes the most sense as you begin your care farming journey. We’ll highlight the models using existing care farms as examples. This is Session2 of a 4 part Beginning Care Farming […]
Join Future Harvest at Southern Exposure Seed Exchange for an in-depth field day with farmer Ira Wallace About the Farm: Southern Exposure Seed Exchange offers about 800 varieties of vegetable, flower, herb, grain and cover crop seeds. We emphasize varieties that perform well in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, although gardeners and farmers over the country […]
Whether you have land available for a care farm or are in the early stages of searching for land, this session will explore how to get you started. We’ll cover zoning and insurance issues, walk through how you develop a list of needs for your land and facilities, and provide resources to help you navigate […]
A perennial question for all care farmers is “how do I raise money to launch and sustain a care farm?” We’ll share the importance of learning how to tell your story, walk through business plan development, and explore ways to access resources for both a nonprofit and for-profit entity. We’ll also share examples of successful […]
Join Future Harvest and University of Maryland Extension at Terp Farm for a field day on Produce Safety basics. Tour the Terp Farm by visiting different workstations located around the farm. See how this farm meets food safety standards, both Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Produce Safety Rule (PSR), FSMA. Topics to be covered include: […]
Building a sustainable foodshed from farm and fishery to table
Future Harvest offers a host of resources designed to help you navigate and contribute to a sustainable food economy in the Chesapeake.