Why Maryland Farms Stopped Growing Tobacco

Video: Tobacco used to be one of the most popular cash crops in Maryland, but it has mostly disappeared today. Maryland Farm & Harvest visits two different farmers to find out why. The deep history of tobacco farming is preserved at the Accokeek Foundation and Piscataway Park, National Colonial Farm. The Accokeek Foundation partners withContinue reading “Why Maryland Farms Stopped Growing Tobacco”

Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center to Host National Get Outdoors Day June 7, 2014

From Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center: 3/17/2014 Update: Event date is June 7 The Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center (HODC) in Eden, MD, will host the 7th Annual National Get Outdoors Day from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2014. This event encourages healthy, active outdoor fun and is free to attend, thanks toContinue reading “Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center to Host National Get Outdoors Day June 7, 2014”