The water never stops flowing at Green View Hydroponics!

Alan and Rachel Eck are no strangers to hard work. Between growing grain, raising broilers and hogs, and producing straw, their days are full — and their latest venture adds even more to the mix. Inside their hydroponic greenhouse, the Ecks grow fresh lettuce, herbs, and leafy greens year-round, earning them a loyal following at farmers markets across Maryland.

As Chairs of the Maryland Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, Alan and Rachel know firsthand the value of connecting with others in agriculture. Their involvement has opened doors, built friendships, and recently earned them national recognition with a Young Farmer Achievement Award from the American Farm Bureau.

But why do they do it? For Alan, it comes down to the simple joy of growing.

“Being able to see things grow from seed to harvest is just really appealing,” he says. #MemberSpotlight