Local students pull in nation's highest FFA awards
Published on December 29, 2008
Frederick County students did so well in this fall's FFA competition that the Walkersville High School chapter brought home the highest and only Maryland three-star rated National Chapter Award. more »

Farmers look back over year, set sights for year to come
Published on December 29, 2008
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Roger Richardson said weather and prices were in his thoughts as he prepared for the holidays at his Worcester County home. His family crop farms in a tri-county area. more »

Getting away from it all
Small farm owners either stay home or employ help to care for animals
Published on December 22, 2008
Owning a little piece of the country is one of the great American dreams. The dream and the acreage most likely include a few animals as well. more »

Education is focus of young farmer conference
Published on December 22, 2008
BALTIMORE — Educating agricultural leaders was the focus of the annual National Young Farmer Educational Association Conference held here recently. more »

Dave Elliott: Too wet to plow Diehard fans Published on January 05, 2009 The sun is rising earlier, the new seed catalogues are piling up on the dining room table, and baseball spring training is just weeks away. more »