Episodes
Episode 301
November 10, 2015
The Season 3 premiere spotlights the use of drone aircraft to improve farming. Also: a horse dentist; soil scientists; and soil conservation past and present.
Episode 302
November 17, 2015
Agricultural 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.
Episode 303
November 24, 2015
Imperfect produce; a large urban farm in Baltimore; heritage Narragansett turkeys; and fish peppers. Also: poultry farmer Jenny Rhodes is profiled.
Episode 304
December 1, 2015
Hydroponically 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.
Episode 305
December 8, 2015
Sheepdog training; Maryland's poultry industry; working farm dogs; and dairy delivery.
Episode 306
December 15, 2015
The Maryland Hunt Cup; and Loveville Produce Auction in St. Mary's County. Also: the economic concerns faced by family farmers.
Episode 307
December 22, 2015
The 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.
Episode 308
December 29, 2015
Topics include soybean research; the growing cycle of corn; and a dairy veterinarian's check-ups. Also: a pick-your-own farm.
Episode 309
January 4, 2016
Storing manure on the farm; and young farmers learning the ropes. Also: the Great Frederick Fair; and vegetables in a changing community.
Episode 310
January 11, 2016
A ginseng farm; Maryland-grown birdseed; a family hay business; and the Winter CSA.
Episode 311
January 18, 2016
Behind a farm photographer's lens; poultry gets brighter; grain elevator takes crops to new heights. Also: winemaking.
Episode 312
January 25, 2016
A father-son seed business; a GMO primer; and a nursery that specializes in ornamental natives. Also: Berkshire hogs.
Episode 313
February 2, 2016
An annual lawnmower race; a diving dairy farmer; and a farm family's Swiss roots. Also: a unique apple variety.
Chesapeake Bay Week Special
February 8, 2016
The complex story of growing food and fiber in Maryland is explored.
