by Deb Dramby | Feb 22, 2022
Helen Campbell is passionate about horticulture and floral design and was able to turn that into a business in 2015. Born and raised in Baltimore, her first training was in Museum Education, earning a Masters degree from the GWU. After more than a decade in local... 
by Deb Dramby | Dec 2, 2021
Ellen Polishuk provides consulting services to farmers around the country. Through Plant to Profit, she works with growers to design and improve production systems, to assess individual crop and enterprise profitability, make soil fertility recommendations, and to... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 15, 2021
Woody Woodruff, Red Wiggler Farm (Germantown, MD): Woody Woodruff started Red Wiggler Farm in 1996 to create meaningful, fully inclusive jobs for adults with developmental disabilities through the business of growing and selling high quality, organic vegetables. Â The... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 15, 2021
Sarah Mock, (Washington, DC): Sarah Mock is a marketing and communications professional experienced in working with small and mid-sized farm and food businesses to plan and develop marketing and sales strategy. Whether you’re trying to understand how to reach... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 15, 2021
Dave Liker, Gorman Farm (Laurel, MD): Gorman Farm offers fresh, nutrient rich, flavorful fruits and vegetables grown with organic methods on site through a Community Supported Agriculture program. The farm is located in Eastern Howard County, MD, just off Interstate... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 15, 2021
Elisa Lane, Two Boots Farm (Hampstead, MD): Elisa Lane is a graduate of the BFTP herself and has returned as both a Level 2 Trainer and a Level 3 Consultant. Â She grows a wide range of vegetables, herbs, and flowers on her small family farm. Â All of the produce is... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 15, 2021
Lisa Garfield, Calliope Farm (Salisbury, MD): Lisa Garfield is the owner of Calliope Farm, a small scale CSA and market garden located on the Delmarva Peninsula of MD. Â The farm specialized in organically grown, open-pollinated, heirloom and regional fruits and... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 15, 2021
John Fendrick, Rock Hill Orchard and Woodbourne Creamery (Mount Airy, MD): John and Mary Fendrick own and operate this family-owned and operated pick-your own farm in northern Montgomery County, MD featuring the farm’s own grass-fed milk and ice cream along with... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 15, 2021
Lisa Duff, Oak Spring Farm (Freeland, MD): Lisa Duff owns and manages Oak Spring Farm, a small family farm located in northern Baltimore County. Â She is a graduate of the BFTP and now sells through a CSA, farmers market, and to restaurants. Â The farm produces... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 15, 2021
Stacey Carlberg & Casey Gustowarow, Fireside Farm (Purcellville, VA): Stacey Carlberg and Casey Gustowarow have co-managed The Farm at Sunnyside, Potomac Vegetable Farms, and now operate Fireside Farm, growing and cooking in Purcellville, Virginia The farm grows... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 15, 2021
Pam Dawling, Twin Oaks Community (Louisa, VA): Pam Dawling has grown vegetables at Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia for over 20 years, feeding 100 people from 3.5 acres. She is also the author of a tremendously useful book to farmers in this region and beyond:... 
by Deb Dramby | Oct 14, 2021
Open Book Farm (Mary Kathryn and Andrew Barnet): Open Book Farm is a diversified livestock and vegetable farm in the Middletown Valley, west of Frederick. They practice regenerative agriculture by focusing on soil health, livestock well-being, and direct-to-consumer...
