Maryland Farm & Harvest
Hosted by Joanne Clendining, Maryland Farm & Harvest takes viewers around the state to see and experience what it's like to run a 21st century farm – from technological advances and conservation challenges to age-old complications such as weather hardships. MF&H also captures the number one reason why planters and growers dedicate themselves to it all: their simple love of farming.
Cast: Joanne Clendining
13 episodes
- 1. Episode 101Maryland's elite cow embryos; rebuilding a farm following a devastating loss; a new generation of farmer works to save the Chesapeake; locally-raised Thanksgiving turkeys.NRCCNov 19, 2013
- 2. Episode 102A snapdragon farm in Harford County; and a 5th-generation Kent County farm family that grows radishes to help clean up the bay. Also: Annie's Project; heirloom tomatoes grown and sold locally.NRCCNov 26, 2013
- 3. Episode 103One of Maryland's largest swine farms; cutting-edge farm technologies; a Frederick County organic dairy farm; tobacco barn heritage; selecting peppers.NRCCDec 3, 2013
- 4. Episode 104Spotlighting farmers and their conservation practices.NRCCDec 10, 2013
- 5. Episode 105Maryland's Ice Cream Trail; the big business of plant nurseries; Frederick County's high-end hay for race horses; county fairs; sweet corn.NRCCDec 17, 2013
- 6. Episode 106New life at the Maryland State Fair; a Frederick farmer that grows barley for beer; livestock auctions; organic produce.NRCCDec 24, 2013
- 7. Episode 107Innovative farm technologies that reduce local pollution; farmers growing hops for beer; watermelon farming. Also: the history of shipping Maryland grain; farm-made cheese.NRCCDec 31, 2013
- 8. Episode 108Airplanes that plant seeds for cover crops; and a hi-tech poultry house. Also: Al Spoler with grilling techniques.NRCCJan 7, 2014
- 9. Episode 109Sheep cheese; timing the corn harvest to increase profits; 4-H's robotics and photography. Also: Al Spoler spotlights Maryland beef cattle.NRCCJan 14, 2014
- 10. Episode 110Life after tobacco farming; sunflowers brighten a Harford County farm. Also: Al Spoler visits Catoctin Mountain Orchard.NRCCJan 21, 2014
- 11. Episode 111Maryland apples shipped overseas; the challenges of growing at 3200 feet in Garrett County; and a city farmer expands to the countryside. Also: Maryland pork.NRCCJan 28, 2014
- 12. Episode 112Agritourists in Talbot County; life's simple pleasures at Queen Anne's County Fair; and root vegetable stew with Al Spoler and John Shields.NRCCFeb 4, 2014
- 13. Episode 113Maryland soy beans treasured by the Japanese; the fall and rebirth of Maryland's thoroughbred horse industry; and new technology that allows farming at night. Also: year round Maryland greens.NRCCFeb 11, 2014
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Maryland Farm & Harvest
Hosted by Joanne Clendining, Maryland Farm & Harvest takes viewers around the state to see and experience what it's like to run a 21st century farm – from technological advances and conservation challenges to age-old complications such as weather hardships. MF&H also captures the number one reason why planters and growers dedicate themselves to it all: their simple love of farming.
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- Maryland Public Television
