Agriculture & the Environment...

IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

C&E Farm

Emma & C.C. Dudley

11415 Old Pond Drive

Glenn Dale, MD  20769

301-352-2958

Hours: Seasonal, please call first. The farm offers Summer and Fall seasonal events, a petting farm, pick your own blackberries, and pony and hay rides.  It’s also available for parties and private events.

Edmonston Community Farm

The Engaged Community Offshoots

4913 Crittenden Street

Edmonston, MD

202-642-1805

ecoffshoots.org

Visit our urban farm, where you'll see year round intensive vegetable production, community composting, worm composting, beekeeping, solar energy, and other innovative and sustainable farming practices. Volunteer and farm tours any Saturday from 9am-3pm.

Hard Bargain Farm / Alice Ferguson Foundation
Environment Center
@Piscataway Park
2001 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
301-292-5665
www.hardbargainfarm.org
From the rolling hills to the river shoreline, the Alice Ferguson Foundation shares the wonder and excitement of the farm, woodlands, wetlands and waterways of the Potomac River watershed with thousands of students, teachers and citizens every year. Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center programs facilitate rich outdoor-based experiences for appreciation, awareness and lifelong stewardship of our natural environment. Reservations required.

Miller Farms

10140 Piscataway Road

Clinton, Maryland 20735

301-297-9370 (farm market)

301-297-9372 (bakery)

www.Millerfarmsclinton.com

Just minutes from Andrews Air Force Base, Mary Surratt's House, Lousia F. Cosca Regional Park, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and National Harbor!

Centrally located in historic Clinton Maryland, the Miller family has continued to preserve the down home atmosphere that only a true working farm can bring. Established in 1840, it is one of Maryland's oldest family run working farms. Prior to 1964 the Miller family grew tobacco and sweet potatoes. In 1964, the Miller family opened a small market to sell produce grown from their farm. In the late 1970s the family expanded the operation to include pick your own produce and farmers markets. In 2000 Miller Farms expanded into vegetable and flower production, building four greenhouses. In the fall they offer hayrides, a grain and seed exhibit, a small corn maze for kids and scarecrows. Stop by their farm market, bakery (try one of their locally-famous apple cider donuts!) and home-made ice cream stand.

Montpelier Farms

1720 Crain Highway North

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

410-320-0464

www.montpelierfarms.com

Visit the main barn to see how tobacco was dried and buy fresh fruits and vegetables grown on the farm.  Seasonal activities also include the largest themed corn maze in Prince George’s County, hayrides, a livestock barn and the Goat Walk.  Don’t leave the farm without driving a pedal cart, taking a picture with the hay bale sculpture or enjoying the campfire package.  The farm is also happy to host your private parties and corporate events.

National Colonial Farm / Accokeek Foundation
@ Piscataway Park
3400 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, MD 20607
301-283-2113
www.accokeek.org
The Accokeek Foundation stewards 200 acres of Piscataway Park, a national park located in Accokeek, MD, on the shore of the Potomac River directly across from Mount Vernon. Our land serves as an outdoor classroom for educational programs, research, agricultural and conservation projects. The National Colonial Farm, an outdoor living history museum, was established by the Accokeek Foundation in 1958. The farm depicts life for an ordinary tobacco planting family in Prince George's County in the 1770s. Historic sites like George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, represent what many believe life was like in the colonial period. However, large plantations were far from the norm. Very few colonists enjoyed such luxury. The majority were poorer planters, tenant farmers, indentured servants, and slaves. Skilled interpreters lead tours of the National Colonial Farm, highlighting the colonial structures, fields, gardens and animals. The park is open to the public year around.

Old Maryland Farm

301 Watkins Park Drive

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

301-218-6770; TTY 301-699-2544

www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Nature/Old_Maryland_Farm.htm

Located just a short walking distance from the miniature train station in Watkins Regional Park, Old Maryland Farm is an educational farm facility open to the public. Its agricultural exhibits, livestock, and display gardens provide a farming experience to visitors. Interpretative programs for students visiting the farm are correlated to the State of Maryland curriculum standards.  The facility offers interested visitors of all ages a variety of volunteer opportunities related to animal care, greenhouse and garden maintenance, and visitor services. Old Maryland Farm offers opportunities for birthday parties, pony rides, hay rides, and farm demonstrations. To arrange a group tour, reserve the facility for a birthday party, or learn more about upcoming events and ongoing farm programs, contact staff at the number above.

Oxon Hill Farm at Oxon Cove Park
US National Park Service
6411 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
301-839-1176
www.nps.gov/oxhi

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands on activities, living history programs, and more, you can experience farm life and how it's changed overtime. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today. Take a step back into time when life seemed simpler. Explore Oxon Hill Farm, the main feature of Oxon Cove Park, and its outbuildings, join in on the typical farm day activities, learn about the dairy cow and other farm animals, or take a wagon ride through the natural areas of the park.

Patuxent River 4-H Center
18405 Queen Anne road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301-390-7259
www.pgparks.com/places/parks/4h.html
The Patuxent River 4-H Center, located on 74 acres of land near the Patuxent River, is an open space environmental education facility. The center is a cooperative venture between the Patuxent River 4-H Foundation, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. The site has three cabins for overnight use, a main activity center with meeting rooms and dining facilities, and a pavilion for picnics. Catering services are available. The center offers a wide variety of environmental education programs and activities for people of all ages. Daily, weekly and overnight programs are offered regularly along with traditional 4-H activities. The Center is accredited by the American Camping Association. Advanced reservations are required for all activities.

Patuxent Rural Life Museums

Patuxent River Park

16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544

http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/History/Patuxent_Rural_Life_Museums.htm?quot;%20target

The Patuxent Rural Life Museums, located within the 7,000-acre Patuxent River Park, are a collection of museums and farm buildings dedicated to preserving the heritage of southern Prince George's County. The museum complex is composed of the Duvall Tool Museum, a 1920's Sears Catalog House, a Blacksmith Shop, a Farrier and Tack Shop, a Tobacco Farming Museum, and the 1880 Duckett Log Cabin with its privy, chicken coop, and meat house.  The museums feature exhibits, guided tours, and demonstrations. Call the park to get more information on hours of operation, or to schedule a tour.

Queen Anne Farm

The Brady Family

18102 Central Avenue

Mitchellville, MD  20716  

301- 249-2427www.queenannefarm.com

We've designed our pumpkin patch so that you can explore the farm, take a hay ride, pet the animals, enjoy the flowers, and take home beautiful pumpkins of every size and color!  We also offer delicious fall vegetables, grown pesticide free, including kale, collards, winter squash, sweet potatoes, and cooking pumpkins etc. And don’t forget to take home seasonal, crunchy, delicious Pennsylvania-grown apples, too!

Most of all, we think you'll enjoy a day on the farm. Our countryside is absolutely radiant in the fall, and we've created lots of wonderful places for you to create your own priceless photographs. Pumpkins of every size and color are all around, as are dazzling mums. Bring plenty of film, and slow down to enjoy the country life at Queen Anne Farm!

Romano’s Vineyard

Brandywine, MD

301-888-2227

jromano08@yahoo.com

We’re proud to be Prince George’s County’s first vineyard!  We grow six varieties of grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Vidal Blanc, Cayuga White, Chambourcin and Traminette.We’re happy to show you the vineyards, but visits are by appointment only.

Tanner’s Enchanted Forest

William H. & Lucretia Tanner

14300 Baden Westwood Road

Brandywine, MD  20613

(301) 579-2238

Weekends after Thanksgiving until Christmas

Christmas Trees (cut your own and already cut), garland, wreaths.  Petting farm also available.

USDA National Visitor Center
Agricultural Research Service
@ Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
Log Lodge, Powder Mill Road
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-504-9403
www.ars.usda.gov/is/nvc/
The National Visitor Center (NVC) hosts more than 10,000 visitors each year from around the world. Visitors include policymakers, managers, and scientists from U.S. and international governments, universities, and industry. NVC is housed in a historic Log Lodge and features an exhibit hall highlighting ARS research programs and accomplishments. Because it is located on the grounds of the ARS Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), with ARS headquarters staff nearby, the visitor center offers a unique opportunity to learn about ARS. The National Agricultural Library is also located in Beltsville, and the ARS's US National Arboretum is about 20 minutes away. NVC programs are available for professionals and the general public.

Villa de Alpacas

Aquasco, MD

301-888-CRIA (2742)

Southern Maryland’s Oldest and Largest Alpaca and Llama Farm.  The farm – continuously run for over 200 years by direct family members – is one of four bicentennial farms in the state.  Alpaca, llama and knitted goods.  Visits by appointment only.

FARMERS' MARKET DIRECTORY

Bowie Farmers Market
15200 Annapolis Rd.
www.cityofbowie.org/LeisureActivities/farmers_market.asp

301-809-3078 (Matt Corley)
8 a.m.-noon Sundays, May-October

Cheverly Community Market
6401 Forest Rd., Cheverly
http://www.cheverlycommunitymarket.com
8am-noon Every other Saturday, May-October

College Park Farmers Market
5211 Paint Branch Pkwy. (Ellen Linson swimming pool parking lot)
301-345-2583 (Donna Almquist)
7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May-November

Greenbelt Farmers Market
Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center, 101 Center Way (parking lot)
http://www.greenbeltfarmersmarket.org
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May-November

Hyattsville Farmers Market at Queens Chapel Town Center
Queens Chapel Road and Hamilton Street
301-627-0977 (Peggy Campanella)
2pm-6 p.m. Tuesdays, June-October

Laurel Farmers Market
300 block of Main Street

301-483-0838 (Gail Reinhardt)
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursdays, May-October

Mount Rainier Farmers Market

3200 Rhode Island Avenue (next to City Hall; near the circle)

www.mountrainierfarmersmarket.com

9am-1pm, Saturdays, June-November

Riverdale Park Farmers Market
Queensbury Road (MARC station parking lot)
http://www.rpfarmersmarket.org/

301-332-6258 (Jim Coleman)
3pm-7 p.m. Thursdays, April-November

Smart Markets at National Harbor
703-463-0690 (Jean Janssen)
http://www.smartmarkets.org
American Way, Oxon Hill
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, year-round

USDA (Beltsville) Farmers Market
5601 Sunnyside Ave. (Parking Lot B)
301-504-1776 (Carletha McGriss)
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, May-October