The family farm; where old school meets new school.

At the Hudson family farm in Berlin, Maryland, five generations of farmers work side by side. 89 year-old Roger Hudson likes to show off his corn husker, a hand tool used to strip corn. His son, Alan, prefers the speed and efficiency of a combine harvester.

The fifth generation is now helping to shape the farm’s future. Sawyer Hudson and her mother have diversified by starting Simply Sawyer, growing and selling beautiful cut flowers. Her brother, Ethan, is dedicated to raising the family’s beef cattle. This mix of old and new, tradition and innovation, is at the heart of what makes Maryland family farms so special.

Ultimately, while the tools and products may change, the love for the land and the joy of working together never does. From the first generation to the fifth, Maryland farmers are making their communities a better place by staying rooted in their family business – in fact, over 96% of farms in Maryland are family owned.

As Alan Hudson says, “It’s nice to have the family together. It feels like people don’t get to do that much anymore.” #MemberSpotlight