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Eastern Shore Farm Stands
Beyond the beach resorts and larger towns of Maryland's Eastern Shore you can still find a traditional farming community. Lisa Ludwig is the Projects Manager for the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council. One of their missions is to support the rural farm heritage of this region.
Family run farms not only produce corn and soybeans, but a whole host of produce which can be purchased at a variety of stands and farmers markets throughout the area.
Harvest Dates
April & June
Bedding Plants
May 15 - June 20
Strawberries
June 25 - September 15
Summer Squash & Corn
All Summer
Lettuce, Herbs, & Cut Flowers
July, August & September
Cucumbers
Potatoes
Beets
Tomatos
Peppers
Beans
Peaches
Cantelopes
Plums
Through the Fall
Watermellons
Pears
Apples
Sweet Potatoes
Winter Squash
Gourds
Pumkins
Fall Flowers
Farmer's Markets
Somerset County
Saturdays 8AM-1PM
Manokin River Park
Somerset & Broad Streets
Princess Anne
Wicomico County
Wednesdays 2-6PM & Saturdays 8AM-1PM
Route 50 & Main Street - Salisbury
Tuesdays 3-7PM
1401 Camden Avenue - Salisbury
Worcester County
Wednesdays & Fridays Noon-6PM
North Main Street - Berlin
Daily 8AM-1PM except Mondays & Wednesdays
142nd Street - Ocean City
Saturdays 2-6PM
West Green Street - Snow Hill
Buying locally grown produce at a farm stand or market is also good for the environment. Local produce is not trucked in saving on gas.
The Lower Shore Heritage Council has produced a brochure in the past which is still mostly accurate. But these small businesses change their hours and locations from time to time, so it is best to call ahead if you are looking for one in particular. In the brochure you can find stands that provide corn, tomatoes and many other types of fruit and vegetables. There also places where you can pick your own fruit and flowers.
Lisa says that farming is a 21st century business which requires moving with the times and that selling local produce and heritage tourism are now closely linked. Most Eastern Shore farmers recognize these trends making use of the internet and socila media as well as attractions like corn mazes. Partnering with regional and state agencies has been a big help.
Lisa says that everyone she works with is very enthusiastic about preserving and promoting the rural heritage of Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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Contact Information
Lisa Ludwig - Projects Manager
Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council
212 W Main St./Suite 301C
Salisbury, MD 21801
Office: 410 677-4706
