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Maryland Farm & Harvest

Season 3 · 14 episodes · Nov 10, 2015

  1. Episode 1

    Episode 301

    Nov 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.

  2. Episode 2

    Episode 302

    Nov 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.

  3. Episode 3

    Episode 303

    Nov 24, 2015

    Imperfect produce; a large urban farm in Baltimore; heritage Narragansett turkeys; and fish peppers. Also: poultry farmer Jenny Rhodes is profiled.

  4. Episode 4

    Episode 304

    Dec 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.

  5. Episode 5

    Episode 305

    Dec 8, 2015

    Sheepdog training; Maryland's poultry industry; working farm dogs; and dairy delivery.

  6. Episode 6

    Episode 306

    Dec 15, 2015

    The Maryland Hunt Cup; and Loveville Produce Auction in St. Mary's County. Also: the economic concerns faced by family farmers.

  7. Episode 7

    Episode 307

    Dec 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.

  8. Episode 8

    Episode 308

    Dec 29, 2015

    Topics include soybean research; the growing cycle of corn; and a dairy veterinarian's check-ups. Also: a pick-your-own farm.

  9. Episode 9

    Episode 309

    Jan 4, 2016

    Storing manure on the farm; and young farmers learning the ropes. Also: the Great Frederick Fair; and vegetables in a changing community.

  10. Episode 10

    Episode 310

    Jan 11, 2016

    A ginseng farm; Maryland-grown birdseed; a family hay business; and the Winter CSA.

  11. Episode 11

    Episode 311

    Jan 18, 2016

    Behind a farm photographer's lens; poultry gets brighter; grain elevator takes crops to new heights. Also: winemaking.

  12. Episode 12

    Episode 312

    Jan 25, 2016

    A father-son seed business; a GMO primer; and a nursery that specializes in ornamental natives. Also: Berkshire hogs.

  13. Episode 13

    Episode 313

    Feb 2, 2016

    An annual lawnmower race; a diving dairy farmer; and a farm family's Swiss roots. Also: a unique apple variety.

  14. Episode 14

    Chesapeake Bay Week Special

    Feb 8, 2016

    The complex story of growing food and fiber in Maryland is explored.