Featured Farm: Cabin Creek Heritage Farm

I can't tell you many times I hear the statement, "I didn't know we had any farms in Prince George's County!" when I explain to people that my job is to help preserve and promote our county's agricultural economy.

Well folks, we have lots of great farms, doing interesting things, in our backyard. This feature will let you know about them. Visit them, support them, look for them at your farmers markets.

Cabin Creek Heritage Farm in Upper Marlboro:

Doug, Lori, Jessica, Zach and Amanda Hill are a first-generation, family owned & operated farm, established in 2000. They're a pasture-based farm whose animals are never given steroids, antibiotics or hormones. They currently raise laying hens for eggs, broiler hens for meat, Berkshire hogs, and will be adding beef cattle and turkeys soon.

"We are an old-fashioned sustainable farm that uses modern technologies coupled with historically proven practices such as rotational grazing, to produce the highest quality products. We believe animals should be treated with respect, raised naturally out in the sunshine & fresh air; grazing on fresh grass, under the shade of woodland trees."   

The Hills demonstrate that you don't have to come from a long line of agricultural families to fall in love with farming. You can find their products at farmers markets, local stores and their on-farm store. Contact them to visit or buy products.