ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 6, 2025) ~ Annapolis, MD - Maryland Public Television's (MPT) popular series, Maryland Farm & Harvest, is set to air its 150th episode on Tuesday, February 11. The show, now in its 12th season, has been a hit with viewers since its debut in 2013 and has traveled to over 500 farms and agriculture-related locations across the state.

With over 16 million viewers tuning in on-air and through MPT's streaming platforms, Maryland Farm & Harvest has become a staple for showcasing the hard work and dedication of Maryland's farmers. The show highlights the technology and people behind the state's number one commercial industry.

The upcoming episode will feature farms and locations in Frederick, Howard, and Prince George's counties as well as Baltimore City. Viewers will be taken on a journey to Willowdale Farm in Reisterstown (Baltimore County) for introductions before diving into three unique stories.

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The first story takes viewers to Libertas Estates in Mt. Airy where farm manager James Ewing has found an unconventional solution to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly population. By enlisting the help of Indian runner ducks, Ewing has been able to limit the presence of these pests on his vineyard.

Next up is OlaLekan Farm in Prince George's County where 26-year-old Tolu Igun is on a mission to make fresh and culturally rich foods accessible to her community. As a first-generation farmer and Nigerian immigrant, Igun also mentors other aspiring farmers at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro.

The final story follows James Beard award-winning chef Spike Gjerde of Woodberry Kitchen in Baltimore as he visits the 32nd Street Farmers Market in Waverly. Gjerde sources ingredients from local farms such as Liberty Delight Farms (Reisterstown), Black Rock Orchard (Lineboro), and One Straw Farm (White Hall) to create a delicious braised rabbit stew.

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Encore broadcasts of Maryland Farm & Harvest can be seen on MPT-HD on Thursdays at 11 p.m. and Sundays at 6 a.m. The show also airs on MPT2/Create® on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Past episodes can be viewed on the free PBS app and MPT's online video player, while episode segments are available on the series' YouTube channel.

Viewers are encouraged to engage with the show on social media by following @MarylandFarmHarvest on Facebook and @mdfarmtv on Instagram. The Maryland Department of Agriculture is MPT's co-production partner for Maryland Farm & Harvest, with major funding provided by the Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board.

Additional funding for the show comes from various organizations such as Maryland's Best, MARBIDCO, and the Maryland Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Program. Other contributors include Farm Credit, Maryland Soybean Board, and The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment.

Don't miss this milestone episode of Maryland Farm & Harvest airing Tuesday, February 11 at 7 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at mpt.org/livestream. A preview of the episode can be found at mpt.org/farm.

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