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We have been growing fruits and vegetables since 1989. We started out growing
strawberries, which were sold wholesale to roadside stands and supermarkets. After a few years, we decided to shift our operation towards retail. In doing
so, we were able to diversify into vegetables and other fruits. Help with
variety selection and growing methods was obtained from the University of
Maryland Wye Research Center and USDA Fruit Research Station in Kearnysville,
W.V. We also attended conferences every year to stay abreast of new technology,
varieties, etc.
As we continued to grow, we added raspberries, blackberries,
blueberries, gooseberries, currants, and elderberries plus a full line of
vegetables including sugar corn, cantaloupes, watermelons, and tomatoes–including
High Tunnel/early tomatoes, which we sold on the Farm and at Farmer's Markets.
Now that we've relocated from Cecil County to Kent County, we are replanting
everything including peaches, apples, plums, apricots and sweet cherries.
Our farm will be open to
"U-Pick" this year (2007) starting with strawberries in May, followed by
raspberries. Blueberries, along with apples, peaches,
and plums will be open to U-Pick in 2008 and in 2009, apricots and sweet cherries.
Here, at Lockbriar Farms, we strive to grow the best quality fruits and
vegetables possible, using IPM (Integrated Pest Management) practices and
reduced spraying with organic products whenever possible. We are committed to a
cleaner, healthier environment for our family, farm, and community.
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