Green up your winter shopping, dining and decorating with a little help from the free 2009/10 So. Maryland, So Good Winter Farm Guide, “Farms for the Holidays”. The popular guide is a mini-directory of regional farms in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties featuring locally grown or produced products and seasonal activities.
As the holidays approach the Winter Farm Guide offers a ‘home-grown’ alternative to the malls and stores. Organized by category of items (greenery and home décor; gifts; wine; poultry; meat and seafood; winter vegetables and holiday farm events) the guide lists farms where you can find original ideas for gifts, food, and family entertainment as well as locally grown Christmas trees, festive garlands and wreaths.
The guide also includes farm hosted family events featuring live nativity scenes, ‘how-to’ workshops for holiday decorations, candlelit caroling walks and nature walks through Christmas tree farms. “Supporting farms this winter is good for the planet, good for your community and good for you”, said Christine Bergmark, Executive Director of SMADC, “Buying locally year-round supports our local rural economy, helps to protect the environment and preserve our green spaces. We have a vibrant farm community in Southern Maryland producing wonderful local products and offering memorable experiences even in the depths of winter”.
To view or download the “Farms for the Holidays” visit www.somarylandsogood.com. Click on ‘news and media information’ for a list of regional pick up sites.