Maryland Farm & Harvest (2013)
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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Episode 1 - Episode 301
Release Date: 2015-11-10The Season 3 premiere spotlights the use of drone aircraft to improve farming. Also: a horse dentist; soil scientists; and soil conservation past and present.
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Episode 2 - Episode 302
Release Date: 2015-11-17Agricultural irrigation; Worcester County's Chesapeake Bay Dairy, which uses land preservation, buffer strips and cover crops to reduce its environmental impact; and John Isabelle Acres Farm in Prince George's County.
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Episode 3 - Episode 303
Release Date: 2015-11-24Imperfect produce; a large urban farm in Baltimore; heritage Narragansett turkeys; and fish peppers. Also: poultry farmer Jenny Rhodes is profiled.
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Episode 4 - Episode 304
Release Date: 2015-12-01Hydroponically grown tomatoes at Hummingbird Farms in Caroline County; the farm-fresh produce offered at Federalsburg Elementary School in Caroline County; the use of genetics in creating the perfect burger; and bread made with Maryland wheat.
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Episode 5 - Episode 305
Release Date: 2015-12-08Sheepdog training; Maryland's poultry industry; working farm dogs; and dairy delivery.
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Episode 6 - Episode 306
Release Date: 2015-12-15The Maryland Hunt Cup; and Loveville Produce Auction in St. Mary's County. Also: the economic concerns faced by family farmers.
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Episode 7 - Episode 307
Release Date: 2015-12-22The TLV Tree Farm in Howard County; Hunt Valley Farm in Garrett County, which faces a unique challenge: crop damage by black bears; and Swann Farms in Calvert County, which specialize in peaches.
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Episode 8 - Episode 308
Release Date: 2015-12-29Topics include soybean research; the growing cycle of corn; and a dairy veterinarian's check-ups. Also: a pick-your-own farm.
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Episode 9 - Episode 309
Release Date: 2016-01-04Storing manure on the farm; and young farmers learning the ropes. Also: the Great Frederick Fair; and vegetables in a changing community.
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Episode 10 - Episode 310
Release Date: 2016-01-11A ginseng farm; Maryland-grown birdseed; a family hay business; and the Winter CSA.
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Episode 11 - Episode 311
Release Date: 2016-01-18Behind a farm photographer's lens; poultry gets brighter; grain elevator takes crops to new heights. Also: winemaking.
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Episode 12 - Episode 312
Release Date: 2016-01-25A father-son seed business; a GMO primer; and a nursery that specializes in ornamental natives. Also: Berkshire hogs.
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Episode 13 - Episode 313
Release Date: 2016-02-02An annual lawnmower race; a diving dairy farmer; and a farm family's Swiss roots. Also: a unique apple variety.
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Episode 14 - Chesapeake Bay Week Special
Release Date: 2016-02-08The complex story of growing food and fiber in Maryland is explored.