Joanne Clendining
Self
Maryland Farm & Harvest (2013)
Season 3
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.
Released Nov. 19, 2013
Episode 27 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, History, Reality
Keywords: tmdb.farm, tmdb.maryland, tmdb.public-television, tmdb.local-farmers, tmdb.local-television, imdb.agriculture, imdb.farming, imdb.maryland
Production Companies: Maryland Public Television
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Episode 301
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.
Nov. 10, 2015, midnight
S3E2 - Episode 302
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.
Nov. 17, 2015, midnight
S3E3 - Episode 303
Imperfect produce; a large urban farm in Baltimore; heritage Narragansett turkeys; and fish peppers. Also: poultry farmer Jenny Rhodes is profiled.
Nov. 24, 2015, midnight
S3E4 - Episode 304
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.
Dec. 1, 2015, midnight
S3E5 - Episode 305
Sheepdog training; Maryland's poultry industry; working farm dogs; and dairy delivery.
Dec. 8, 2015, midnight
S3E6 - Episode 306
The Maryland Hunt Cup; and Loveville Produce Auction in St. Mary's County. Also: the economic concerns faced by family farmers.
Dec. 15, 2015, midnight
S3E7 - Episode 307
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.
Dec. 22, 2015, midnight
S3E8 - Episode 308
Topics include soybean research; the growing cycle of corn; and a dairy veterinarian's check-ups. Also: a pick-your-own farm.
Dec. 29, 2015, midnight
S3E9 - Episode 309
Storing manure on the farm; and young farmers learning the ropes. Also: the Great Frederick Fair; and vegetables in a changing community.
Jan. 4, 2016, midnight
S3E10 - Episode 310
A ginseng farm; Maryland-grown birdseed; a family hay business; and the Winter CSA.
Jan. 11, 2016, midnight
S3E11 - Episode 311
Behind a farm photographer's lens; poultry gets brighter; grain elevator takes crops to new heights. Also: winemaking.
Jan. 18, 2016, midnight
S3E12 - Episode 312
A father-son seed business; a GMO primer; and a nursery that specializes in ornamental natives. Also: Berkshire hogs.
Jan. 25, 2016, midnight
S3E13 - Episode 313
An annual lawnmower race; a diving dairy farmer; and a farm family's Swiss roots. Also: a unique apple variety.
Feb. 2, 2016, midnight
S3E14 - Chesapeake Bay Week Special
The complex story of growing food and fiber in Maryland is explored.
Feb. 8, 2016, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 27 min.
Season Runtime: 567 min.
Released: Nov. 19, 2013
Last Air Date: March 5, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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