Shopper’s Guide to Southern Maryland Farms
In the age of hyper-convenience and superstores, there lies a charming alternative in the lush landscapes of Southern Maryland: local farms. A quiet drive through the region paints a story of vibrant green fields and community-driven agriculture that's firmly rooted in tradition, passion, and sustainable ethos. Choosing to shop at these local farms does more than just fill our baskets; it creates a plethora of benefits that enrich our lives, our community, and our environment. Below you’ll find our extensive list of farms that sell direct to consumers in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties!
Charles County Farms
Shlagel Farms in Waldorf, MD
Bowling Green Farm
12875 Edelen Road
Bryantown, MD 20617
Specialties: Pork, Chicken, and Eggs
Bowling Green Farm offers naturally raised pork and chicken. Our pastured and forested pork comes from carefully selected heritage breeds. It is USDA processed, vacuum packed, frozen and sold by the cut, including smoked bacon and a variety of sausage links, grillers, loose sausage, pork chops, ribs, roasts and more. Our pastured chicken is Cornish Cross, raised and processed on farm, certified by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Chicken is processed, vacuum packed, frozen and sold as whole chickens or by the cut, including boneless/skinless breasts, wings, tenders, drumsticks and thighs.
Available online at Waldorf Farmer’s Market Saturdays 9AM-1PM and Cooksey’s Store in La Plata, MD.
Karl’s Farm
5550 Stuckey Road
Pisgah, MD 20640
Specialty: Produce
Karl's Farm is a small Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm that delivers locally grown, pesticide-free, seasonal vegetables directly from our farm to your DC home. Each week, our supporters receive a variety of vegetables and herbs grown on our farm with no synthetic fertilizers, no pesticides and no herbicides. We recommend a full share for a family of 2-4 while a half share is ideal for 1-2 people who eat together. Most vegetables are harvested on the day you receive them for optimal freshness and great taste. Karl’s Farm has operated since 2004 and is proudly tended solely by its owners, Karl & Paula.
Buy Karl’s Farm by signing up for their CSA program at http://karls-farm.com/
Karl’s Farm delivers to individual houses and apartment buildings and office buildings all over Washington DC. They also deliver to suburban Maryland with some restrictions: all deliveries are within the Washington Beltway OR along the 210 corridor.
Next Step Produce
10615 Benton Rd
Newburg, MD 20664
Specialties: Produce, Grains, Beans and Seeds
Diverse seasonal vegetable production was Next Step Produce’s signature in the beginning, all the while venturing into something new and uncommon for Southern Maryland, such as fresh ginger, turmeric, fava beans, bitter melons, bottle gourds, roselle, and more! We also have a mature orchard of hardy, as well as fuzzy, kiwi vines, Asian persimmons, as well as figs. In 2010 we planted our first grains for human consumption and have since added upland rice and dry beans to the rotation. Diversity continues to be our crop insurance, although our mainstay has now transitioned to grains, beans, and seeds. The farm provides our food needs almost entirely, and it could for your family as well!
Order Next Step Produce online at https://nextstepproduce.com/
Pick-ups are available in La Plata MD, Washington DC, Alexandria VA, and on-farm.
Red Tree Farmstead
4725 Port Tobacco Rd
Nanjemoy, MD 20602
Specialties: Flowers and Eggs
We use regenerative farming practices based on a background in small organic production and permaculture training. We are slowly adding small fruit production into our farmstead, and lots of perennials for flower production. Our task is the careful coordination of annuals and perennials, plants and animals, wild and cultivated, to dance the imperfect dance of careful land use. We farmstead to raise nourishing food & eggs for our family and our community. We raise a huge array of plants to put to use in magical arrangements for celebrations and events or for our local community through CSA or retail. We would love to make your event more beautiful with flowers!
Buy Red Tree Farmstead online at https://www.redtreefarmstead.com/ or at La Plata Farmers Market (Saturdays only 9AM-2PM)
Serenity Farm
6932 Serenity Farms Rd
Benedict, MD 20612
Specialties: Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Produce
Serenity Farm is a historic, working family farm lying peacefully along the Patuxent River in Charles County, Maryland. It has been owned and farmed by the Robinson family since 1965. Serenity Farm was the first Agricultural Land Preservation District in Charles County. We know that food locally grown on healthy land with healthy farming is healthy nutrition. We act as stewards of this land, caring for its health to support yours. Visit our farm store, Harvest House, where we offer Serenity Farm pasture raised and grain finished beef, pork, and lamb. We are a signatory to the Southern Maryland Meats program and all our meats are non-steroid and growth hormone free! We also sell a variety of Maryland raised produce in season. Meet and pet some of our animals at the Petting Farm, the only USDA certified Petting Farm in Southern Maryland! Serenity Farm is the perfect destination for school field trips to experience the day-to-day activities at a working farm. Tours are offered year round.
The Harvest House Farm Store is open April thru November. Visit Serenity Farms online at https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/ to learn more.
Shlagel Farms
12850 Shlagel Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
Specialties: Produce, Beef, Pork and Chicken
Shlagel Farms has been farming for more than a hundred years in Southern Maryland. Russell Shlagel is the third generation of Shlagel's to farm this same land where eco-friendly processes are paramount. They use no till planting whenever possible to reduce the disturbance and loss of the soil. Integrated Pest Management strategies allow them to reduce the use of pesticides, and they work with the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service to integrate and employ the most up to date soil conservation practices. Their conventional growing method focuses on the management of inputs to provide for economic, environmental and agronomic efficiency. In 2015 they were awarded the USDA Harmonized GAP third party certification. The focus is food safety at all times and in all processes of the operation from harvest to packing.
Shlagel Farms has a unique approach to its CSA/Buyer’s Club. There is no money exchanged up front and there is no obligation to buy. You join the list and receive an email each week listing what we are picking and how much it will cost you. You respond by Thursday evening with your order. It's ready Saturday morning for your easy pick up between 8am-12pm at the farm. Sign up at https://www.shlagelfarms.com/home.html
Buy Shlagel Farms online, on-site during events, or at multiple Farmer’s Markets in the D.C./ Baltimore area.
Zekiah Farms 3
5235 Bryantown Rd
Waldorf, Maryland 20601
Specialties: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Goat, Plants, Produce, Honey
Zekiah Farms3, LLC is owned by Cindy Beuchert. Cindy, along with her two sons, Tyler and Cody, have built and run Zekiah Farms3. We pride ourselves on raising quality farm raised meats including our dry aged Black Angus beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. Zekiah Farms3 naturally farm raised meats do not have added hormones, antibiotics, and steroids. Our animals are raised on a natural diet of pasture, hay, and grain to meet their nutritional needs. Zekiah Farms also offers, raw, unfiltered, local Southern Maryland honey that is straight from our honey bees on the farm.
Educational classes are offered at Zekiah Farms, such as canning, which teaches the basics of hot water bath and pressure canning, and animal husbandry through their partners at University of Maryland.
Join their CSA Program or shop a la carte online at https://zekiahfarms3.com/
Visit Zekiah Farm’s Store Monday-Friday 12PM-5PM (Open until 6PM on Thursdays), Saturdays 9AM-4PM
C.H. Bowling Produce
8200 Crain Hwy
La Plata, MD 20646
Specialty: Produce
Fresh local grown produce. "We make local easy"
Available at their Produce Stand (Open Daily 9AM-4:30PM) or La Plata Farmers Market (Saturdays only 9AM-2PM)
https://www.facebook.com/C.H.BowlingProduce/
Hancock Family Farm
6th St. Mary’s Ave Suite 100C
La Plata, MD 20646
Specialties: Beef and Pork
Local farm fresh meat. We do not take preorders.
Hancock Family Farm’s Retail Outlet is open Wed-Fri 10AM-6PM and Saturdays 8AM-2PM
https://www.facebook.com/HFFMeats/
Pop Pop’s Greenhouse
13340 Rock Point Rd.
Newburg, MD 20664
Specialties: Produce and Flowers.
A small Hobby Farm that sells Flowers, Herbs, Hand-made goods, and Produce.
Pop Pop’s Greenhouse is open Sunup to Sundown
https://www.facebook.com/poppopsgreenhouse/
Forrest Hall Farm in Mechanicsville
St. Mary’s County Farms
Butterfly Alley
23944 Hollywood Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
Specialties: Native Plants, Shrubs and Grasses.
A roadside stand specializing in native plants, shrubs and grasses. Open for 3-4 weeks in the spring and fall seasons. This stand is an excellent resource if you are looking to plant a garden to support our native species, especially butterflies and bees!
Check website for hours and availability https://butterflyalley.net
Dixon Family Farm
27075 S. Sandgates Rd.
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Specialties: Lavender and pick your own flowers.
This veteran-owned farm grows lavender, cut flowers, herbs, a few vegetables, and wine grapes. Over the last year we have developed a line of farm made products from the lavender and botanicals we grow! Every one of our products has at least one (often more) ingredient what we produce right here on the farm. There are lots of bath and body products and soap makers out there, but we take great pride in using our farm grown and steam distilled lavender essential oils, eucalyptus oils, honey and beeswax from our hives, and botanicals we grow in every product.
Buy at their farm store or online at https://dixon-family-farm.com/
Even’ Star Farm
Lexington Park, MD
Specialties: vegetable, fruit, flowers, eggs
The Even’ Star 104 acre farm is separated from the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the Potomac River by a small stand of trees, 70 miles south of Washington, D.C. and just down the road from the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. We purchased the land in 1996 and immediately transitioned it to become certified organic. Our farm, crops, and stewardship focus on the importance that retail and wholesale customers place on eating locally grown, superbly flavored, and very safe foods. Our tomatoes, melons, and berries for selected for great taste above all else. We grow diverse greens and root vegetables in the cold months, when frequent frost and the icy winds of winter add great depth and sweetness to their flavors. We grow our crops slowly, with a minimum of certified organic fertilizers or sprays, in order to provide the safest possible meals for our family and our customers.
Join one of four CSA Programs through website at http://evenstarfarm.bigcartel.com/
also available from 9AM-1PM on Saturdays at Home Grown Farmers Market in Lexington Park or Chevy Chase Farmers Market in Washington DC
Fairfield Farm
48165 Park Hall Rd.
Park Hall, MD 20667
Specialties: Beef, Pork, Goat, Eggs, Produce and Baked Goods.
Fairfield Farm is owned and operated by the Sasscer family: Charlie, Donna, Shelby and Charlie, III. The family’s farming operation consists of 295 owned and leased acres. On the home farm the family raises beef cattle, boer goats, hogs and a small flock of laying hens. The family also raises hay for the local horse industry.
Fairfield Farm offers beef (Angus/Limousine cross), pork (Duroc/Chester White cross), and goat (Boer). Our livestock are USDA-slaughtered and processed, vacuum-packed frozen. Meat is available by the cut or as a custom order (whole, half, quarter side). We arrange for transportation for processing, and delivery to customer and the various retail outlets listed below. Pork products include bacon and smoked ham steaks, sausage bulk (maple, Italian and sage), patties and grillers. Our beef is dry-aged for a minimum of 10 days.
Available at Chesapeake’s Bounty in St. Leonard, Keepin it Local in Morganza, Spider Hall Farm, and at Home Grown Farmers Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM) . Learn more at http://fairfieldfarmmd.com/
Forrest Hall Farm and Orchard
39136 Avie Ln
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Specialties: Beef, Apples, Peaches, Plants
Forrest Hall Farm was purchased in 1917 by the Wood family.The Wood family belongs to a long line of tenant farmers before becoming land owners. The family grew tobacco in their fields for nearly 85 years until the state funded Maryland Tobacco Buyout in 2000. After the reign of tobacco had ended, the family began to research and plan their future in agriculture. Agri-tourism proved to be the future of Forrest Hall Farm with a corn maze, picnic area, and farm animals. We also have a relatively large vineyard of wine grapes that we supply to a local, award-winning winery, The Port of Leonardtown Winery.
We are extremely proud to be offering farm raised beef, pork, and goat. Our meat is hormone free, free range, and fed with antibiotic free feed. Our cows have free range of our back pasture and feed primarily on grass and hay throughout the year.Forrest Hall Farm offers pasture-raised, grass-fed/grain-finished beef. Our meat is available by the cut, year-round. The beef is USDA-slaughtered and processed, and vacuum-packed frozen. Our beef is dry-aged 10 days.
Visit Avie’s Place, the Forrest Hall Farm Store, from July – Thanksgiving (open daily 9AM-5PM). Learn more at their website http://forresthallfarm.com/
Hole in the Woods Farm and Meats
36859 Hollyfield Lane
Chaptico, Maryland 20621
Specialties: Beef, Pork, and Poultry
St. Mary’s County natives John and Janet Butterfield moved to Chaptico in 1991 and started Hole In The Woods Farm, which they operate with their grown children, Andrea and Greg, and their families. Beginning with a hand full of chickens and a few hogs they now have on average 50 head of cattle, hogs, and chickens, hay crops, and 3 farm locations within the county. Hole in the Woods Farm and Meats offers beef, lamb, pork and chicken. Our beef, lamb and pork are USDA slaughtered and processed, vacuum packed and wrapped frozen, sold by the pound. Custom beef, pork and lamb orders available by whole or half with transportation provided to butcher. Hole in the Woods Farm meats are guaranteed to be Hormone Free, Steroid Free, Antibiotic Free, Growth Implant Free, Humanely Raised, USDA Inspected & Approved, and raised to the high standards of the Southern Maryland Meats Program.
Available at the Hole in the Woods Farm Store on Wednesdays 2PM-5PM and Saturdays 8AM-1PM. Learn more at https://holeinthewoodsfarmandmeats.com/home-page
Lyon’s Family Farms
39010 Lyon Ln
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Specialties: Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken Eggs, Duck Eggs, Produce.
Lyon’s Family Farms (formerly Friendly Hall Farm) offers Katahdin lamb, Angus/Charolais-cross beef, and several breeds of pork (Duroc, Berkshire, Chester, & White-cross). Our livestock are USDA-slaughtered and processed, vacuum-packed frozen. Our meats are available by the cut or as a custom order. We offer sausage and bacon. We also offer fresh, free range chicken and duck eggs. We use all-natural raising practices. Our animals have never been given antibiotics or growth hormones and have access to pasture/roaming areas, shelter and feed at all times. Lambs are grass fed year round, hay in winter as needed. Swine diet is all vegetarian (grain-fed, grain-finished).
Lyon’s Family Farms Store is open Friday and Saturday 10AM-5PM. Follow on Facebook for info on joining their CSA: https://www.facebook.com/friendlyhallfarm/
R & H Farms
18824 Three Notch Rd.
Lexington Park, MD
Specialties: Pork, Whole Chickens, and Produce
R & H Farms offers pork (Red Wattle/Berkshire) for sale by the cut or as a custom order (whole, half). Our pork is USDA-slaughtered and processed, vacuum-packed frozen. Cuts include chops, roasts, ribs. Processed pork products include hot and mild country sausage (link or loose), Italian sausage, bacon, smoked ham, corned ham, ham steaks, scrapple. Our animals are naturally raised and grain finished with free access to pasture and woodland. No antibiotics, growth implants, or hormones are used, and they are never fed animal byproducts.
R&H Farms is available at regional farmer’s markets including: California Farmer’s Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM April through November), Shepards Old Field Market (Saturdays 2PM-5PM), and Aeropark Farmer’s Market. Keep up to date on R&H offerings at https://www.facebook.com/randhfarms/
Roache Meats
28045 Old Village Rd.
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Specialty: Pork
Our pork is grain/corn-fed, naturally raised at our farm in Mechanicsville with no growth implants or hormones and antibiotics only when medically necessary. Hogs are kept on pasture during gestation and for finishing. Our meats are USDA-slaughtered and processed, vacuum-packed, frozen, and available by the cut. We also offer bacon and sausage.
Roache Meats are available exclusively at the Home Grown Farmers Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM)
Sassafras Creek Farm
23217 Bayside Rd.
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Specialty: Organic Produce.
Sassafras Creek Farm is a veteran-owned, four-season USDA Certified Organic vegetable farm. The farm grew from David & Jennifer Paulk's love of growing vegetables. In 2011, our very large garden evolved into a small market farm and a follow-on lifestyle for David after completing a military career. David and Jennifer saw market farming as an opportunity to be self-employed and enjoy the outdoors, the camaraderie of like-minded farmers, and help build a healthier, more sustainable local food system for our community.
Sassafras Creek Farm’s Produce is available at Good Earth Natural Foods in Leonardtown, Chesapeake’s Bounty locations in St. Leonard and North Beach, and the California Farmer’s Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM April through November). Visit them online at https://www.sassafrascreekfarm.com/
Southern Comfort Berry Farm
22410 Bushwood Wharf Rd.
Bushwood, MD 20618
Specialties: Strawberries (U-Pick) and Eggs
Southern Comfort Berry Farm is located in a small farming community known as St. Mary’s County’s 7th District, owned and operated by the Ritchey and Cullins families, on the waterfront where the Potomac and Wicomico rivers come together. Our strawberry patch is a perfect destination for you and your family to enjoy the fresh, open air of our scenic produce farm! There is no fresher way to get delicious strawberries than hand-picking them off the vine. Our market also offers a variety of Maryland homemade preserves and butter, and even Local honey!! Grab a cold drink or ice cream and enjoy it under our covered picnic area.
Visit Southern Comfort Berry Farm’s Store Monday – Saturday: 10am-6pm and Sunday: Noon – 5pm. Hours are based on weather and crop availability! Always check before heading out: https://southerncomfortberryfarm.com/
Swamp Fox Farm
19098 Poplar Hill Ln
Valley Lee, MD 20692
Specialties: Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Lamb, Pork, and Eggs
The Webb Family’s Swamp Fox Farm offers chicken (Speckled Cockerel, Cornish Cross), turkey (American Bronze), duck (Khaki Campbell), lamb (Katahdin) and pork (Berkshire/Duroc cross). Our lamb and pork are USDA-slaughtered, vacuum-packed, and sealed frozen. Meats are available by the individual cut or custom order (whole/half). Our lamb is 100% grass-fed. The pork is pasture-raised grain-fed/grain-finished (GMO-free feed). We also offer whole dressed chickens, turkeys and eggs.
Swamp Fox Farm birds are humanely raised and processed on the farm. They are naturally raised on pasture, Grain-fed (Non-GMO Ground Corn, Non-GMO Ground Roasted Soybeans), with no animal by-products in feed. Laying hens and broilers are raised in moveable pens and moved to fresh pasture daily. Turkeys are raised on pasture and woodland. No antibiotics, hormones or growth implants are used on the farm.
You can find Swamp Fox Farm at the California Farmer’s Market on Saturdays 9AM-1PM, April through November). Sign up for their mailing list to keep up with the latest at https://swampfoxfarmmd.com/
Trossbach Family Meats
T & A Farm
18281 St Jeromes Neck Rd
Dameron, MD 26028
Specialties: Beef, Pork and Chicken
Trossbach Family Meats was founded by the fifth generation farmers of Trossbach Farms: JC, Mary, and Travis Trossbach. At Trossbach Family Meats, we invite you to experience the exceptional quality of our beef, pork and chicken. We sell only all-natural freezer beef and pork, raised on our family farm in Dameron, Maryland, near the Chesapeake Bay. Our beef is hung (dry-aged) for a minimum of 14 days to ensure tenderness and flavor. Angus beef and pork (York Hampshire cross) is sold by whole or half side, or individual cuts (USDA processed, packaged and vacuum-sealed). Custom orders available. We arrange for transportation of animal to processing facility and delivery to customer. We also offer bacon, sausages and specialty beef cuts.
Our market ready animals are processed by a local USDA inspected facility, which takes great care in ensuring the same humane treatment that the animals were given throughout their life is continued through processing. Trossbach Family Meats take great care in ensuring the animals are healthy throughout their entire lives without the use of any antibiotics.
Trossbach Family Meats is available at the T & A Farm Store, open Fridays 4 pm - 6 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm, and at Home Grown Farmers Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM). Learn more online at https://www.trossbachfamilymeats.farm/
Trossbach Produce
12015 Point Lookout Rd
Scotland, MD 20687
Specialty: Produce
For four generations, the Trossbach family has worked tirelessly to grow the finest quality produce for the Southern Maryland community. We take pride in our produce knowing that you’re trusting us to feed you and your family. We take extra care cultivating our plants and trees. We want our children to be able to farm this land for generations to come. To ensure that, we practice sustainable farming techniques and follow strict nutrient management guidelines to protect our watershed. We practice integrated pest management, as well as implement natural, cultural, and environmental practices to reduce pests while still maintaining the highest quality produce. Our team has been certified by The Produce Safety Alliance.
Trossbach Produce is available at Home Grown Farmers Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM), California Farmer’s Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM April through November), and seasonally at their Farm Stand. Learn more at https://www.trossbachproduce.com/
WAG Meats
Roadside Stand
23700 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Specialties: Beef and Pork
WAG Meats offers beef (Angus, Charolais, Angus/Charolais-cross) by the cut or as custom order (whole/half). Our meat is USDA slaughtered and processed, vacuum packed and wrapped frozen cuts. Beef is dry-aged 7 to 10 days.
WAG Meats Roadside Stand is open on Saturdays from 9AM-1PM Year-round (St. Mary’s County Fairground intersection at Route 244 in Leonardtown). WAG Meats is also available at Home Grown Farmers Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM). Follow WAG Meats on Facebook for the latest info!
Wild Heart Farm
21057 Point Lookout Road
Callaway, MD 20620
Specialties: Beef, Plants, Artisan Products
Wild Heart Farm offers 100% grass-fed Angus/Hereford beef, naturally raised (no GMO or Soy feed) by the individual cut or as custom order (by the pound, whole or half side). Our beef is USDA-slaughtered and processed, vacuum-packed frozen and dry aged for 14 days.
Wild Heart Farm’s Store is open Thursday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the winter season (December – April 1), they are open by appointment only. Follow on Facebook for more info!
Wolves Knoll Farm
23678 Hurry Rd
Chaptico, MD 20621
Specialty: Goat
Wolves Knoll Farm offers goat meat (Boer cross). Our meat is USDA-slaughtered and processed, vacuum-packed frozen cuts. Goat meat is available by the individual cut or as a custom order (whole/half). We arrange for transportation for processing, and delivery to customer and the various area retail outlets. Our goat meat is dry-aged for a minimum of 7 days.
You can find Wolves Knoll Farm at Home Grown Farmers Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM)
Spider Hall Farm in Prince Frederick
Calvert County Farms
Achterberg Acres
13284 Joy Rd
Lusby, MD
Specialties: Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Eggs (quail and chicken).
We are a small farm, husband and wife duo, specializing in ethically, naturally raised animals and animal products. We are committed to the humane treatment of the animals in our care and allow them to socialize and roam at their leisure. We believe that low stress and high care create delicious meats that are well worth the work. We sell pork, turkey, and chicken.
Our USDA processed pork is available as vacuum sealed, quick-frozen individual cuts (by the pound), or as a custom order by whole or half side. Our poultry is processed with appropriate certifications for on-farm sales. All of our farm products can be selected for purchase on our website or at occasional farmers markets. Check our social media for updates. Order pickup at the farm is available by appointment only.
We also offer educational experiences for those interested in learning farming/homesteading skills. Want to see where our meat comes from? Schedule a visit. We would be glad to have you! Learn more at our website: https://www.achterbergacres.com/
Purchase Online and Pickup at the farm: achterbergacres.square.site
Battle Creek Beef
Taney Place Farm
3900 Adelina Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Specialties: Beef, Pork, Whole Chicken, and Eggs
Taney Place is a 200 year old family farm. We produce natural angus beef and pork under the Battle Creek Beef label. Battle Creek Beef offers all natural, choice-grade beef (Angus and Angus Cross) and pork. Our livestock are USDA slaughtered and processed, vacuum sealed, quick-frozen individual cuts. Our beef is dry-aged for 14 – 21 days. In addition to natural beef and pork, we are a traditional farm that produces corn, wheat, soybeans, hay, and straw. Meats can be purchased by the cut, in special packages, as a CSA (community supported agriculture) or as a custom order (whole, half, and quarter side). See Facebook for weekly specials.
You can find Battle Creek Beef products at Spider Hall Farm, Chesapeake’s Bounty (both North Beach and St. Leonard Locations), & the California Farmer’s Market (Saturdays 9AM-1PM). Learn more at https://taneyplacefarm.com/
Horsmon Farm
1865 Horsmon Farm Ln
St Leonard, MD 20685
Specialties: Beef, Pork, Produce.
Horsmon Farm is a 4th generation farm, now under the stewardship of JR and Cathy Cosgrove, who is the daughter of Dickie and Phyllis Horsmon. JR and Cathy continue to raise the beautiful mums and pumpkins that Horsmon Farm is known for. And they’ve expanded the farm, adding farm raised meats, produce and educational farm activities and tours. They also put on an annual Harvest Festival in the fall.
The Cosgrove's raise Black Angus Cattle, known to produce high quality beef. The cattle live their whole life green pastures that are planted seasonally to thrive in the unique Southern Maryland climate. While still on pastures the cattle are supplemented with some grain to ensure proper growth and nutrition. The Pasture Raised Pigs are a mixed breed, generally a heritage breed crossed with a modern breed. This selective breeding helps to ensure a healthy animal that will produce the best quality tasting pork. The pigs have free choice of high quality grain feed and constant access to pasture where they are able to root and forage for their favorite treats like chickweed and acorns.
During the summer months the Cosgroves are busy raising produce for their new produce and meat weekly membership program. While many customers enjoy the scenic drive down to the farm to pick up their box, delivery is also available. In these boxes, members will find some of the best produce Horsmon Farm and Southern Maryland has to offer!
Sign up for their CSA Program at http://www.horsmonfarm.com/subscription-program.html
Jake’s Produce & Linda’s Greenhouses
2985 Yoe’s Corner Lane
Port Republic, MD 20676
Specialties: Produce, Plants, and Christmas Trees
Jake's Produce and Linda's Greenhouses offers you-pick opportunities at their Broomes Island farm. With two farm stand locations, in Breezy Point and on Broomes Island Road, Jake's Produce offers seasonal holiday items as well as value-added products, fruits and vegetables!
The Farm Store is open daily from 9AM-7PM (Closed from Dec. 20th to Memorial Day). Learn more at https://jakesproducemd.com/
My Mustard Seed
Saint Leonard, MD
Specialty: Microgreens
My Mustard Seed is a woman owned and family operated first generation black urban farm in Calvert County. Our mission is to inspire communities to take control of their wellness through plant-based products and traditional services. We are producers of organic non-gmo microgreens, which is our base product.
Purchase online at https://www.my-mustard-seed.com/
Red Dog Produce
Broomes Island, MD
Specialty: Produce
Amanda Pitcher is a first generation farmer, growing vegetables and fruit in harmony with nature. Red Dog Produce uses biological and holistic methods to grow a wide variety of vegetables and small fruit for a well balanced, year-round, fresh diet, spring thru winter. Formerly Broome’s Island Produce, the farm was renamed Red Dog Produce to honor Farmer Amanda’s companion, Red. The farm’s main focus is providing local community with nutrient dense whole foods, grown locally, in harmony with nature.
Farmer Amanda makes soil health a priority and focuses on maintaining healthy and thriving biology in the living soils she grows in. Growing nutritious, quality vegetables and fruits that nourish our bodies is the #1 goal of Red Dog Produce.
Where to buy? Sign up for their CSA program at https://reddogproduce.com/csa-application/
Spider Hall Farm
3915 Hallowing Point Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Specialties: Produce, Locally Raised Meats, Home-made Ice cream
Spider Hall Farm is a 362-acre, family-owned, working farm. You can visit our market, the Farm Stand, to find seasonal produce, local meats and even ice cream. During the fall, bring the family and get lost in our corn maze, take a hay ride or pick a pumpkin!
Check Spider Hall Farm’s Facebook for hours and events: https://www.facebook.com/SpiderHallFarm
Swann Farms
7740 Swan Ln
Owings, MD, 20736
Specialties: Apples, Pears, Honey, Pick Your Own Berries and Sunflowers.
We are a U-PICK berry farm for Sunflowers and Strawberries, Blueberries, or Blackberries (depends on season). We are committed to growing the highest quality produce, each and every day. We believe in quality, transparency and are true stewards of the land. We work closely with our customers and are active members of our local farming community.
Plasticulture farming is a conservation practice that incorporates, in our case, plastic ground covers in place of mulches or other ground covers. This means we can use fewer pesticides and herbicides on our produce because the plastic keeps weeds from growing near the plants and keeps bugs off of the leaves. Additionally, using plastic helps hold in-ground moisture, which means we have to use less fuel and electricity to pump water and irrigate our plants. Plasticulture farming allows us to consume fewer resources while producing healthier plants for you and the environment.
Swann Farm’s Store is open Thursday – Monday 9AM-2PM. Visit online at https://www.swannfarms.com/
Windy Willow Farm
421 Clyde Jones Rd
Sunderland, MD 20689
Specialties: Beef, Lamb, Pork, Goat, and Eggs.
Windy Willow Farm is located in Sunderland, Maryland. The farm has been passed down through three generations of the Jones family from Clyde Senior and Pearl, to Clyde Junior (Baby Boy) and Bertha, to Dale and Debbie. The farm has seen many changes throughout the years and is continually evolving to stay sustainable in this ever-changing world. Our goal is to produce a quality product at a reasonable cost, while raising livestock in a natural way. All meats offered are USDA processed and inspected and are sold by the pound.
Purchase Windy Willow Farm Products online and pickup at the farm: https://windy-willow-farm.square.site/
Why Shop at Southern Maryland Farms?
When you choose to buy locally, you're making a powerful statement of supporting our local economy and small business owners. Each dollar spent circulates within the community, reinforcing its economic vitality and ensuring the survival and growth of family-owned farms that have, in many instances, been cultivated for generations. And with reduced transportation distances, the carbon footprint of our food is greatly reduced. Instead of our produce traversing continents, it journeys mere miles. This not only means fewer emissions but also fresher, superior quality food.
Speaking of quality, many of these small-scale farmers have an intrinsic connection to their land. They frequently employ practices that are eco-friendly, ensuring the conservation and enhancement of the region's biodiversity. Their commitments often extend beyond farming, as they strive to positively impact the Chesapeake Bay watershed and local ecosystems, making choices that favor long-term sustainability over short-term gains.
The passion of local farmers is palpable. They often view farming not just as a business, but as a calling. This translates to the meticulous care of their products and, in many cases, a genuine concern for the welfare of their animals. Moreover, numerous farms in the region champion healthy, organic options, allowing consumers to make better dietary choices.
Opting for local farms expands your horizon of healthy and organic options, presenting opportunities to enrich your diet with wholesome and diverse foods. Engage directly with the diligent farmers, gaining insights into their sustainable practices, and see firsthand where your food originates. At many farms you can even pick your own produce and relish the exceptional beauty Southern Maryland farms have to offer. The experience is further enriched with opportunities to join a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Embrace the multifaceted benefits of shopping locally, and make a meaningful difference in your community, environment, and personal well-being.