First-generation farmer Emma Jagoz established Moon Valley Farms in 2012. The farm is certified organic through the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and uses various regenerative practices. (Photo composite by Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Peaches, tomatoes, and eggplants are just some of the 90-plus varieties of produce offered at Moon Valley Farm year-round. Moon Valley also partners with several local farmers to supplement CSA boxes throughout the year. (Photos by Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Matt Farley pulls weeds in a sweet potato field. Without the assistance of herbicides, more manual labor is necessary to keep crop fields from overgrowth. (Photo by Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Emma Jagoz sits in one of Moon Valley's seven high tunnels used for growing sungold tomatoes. "I think it's really important for farmers like me and the farmers that we work with to continue to invest in infrastructure that allows us to grow reliably in all four seasons," Jagoz said. Greenhouses and high tunnels offer protection from inclement weather, allowing Jagoz to provide local produce year-round. (Photo by Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)
TOP: Joe Ramirez Bautista, right, and Juan Manuel Castillo Carmona, harvest cherry tomatoes. The farm grows approximately 18 varieties of tomatoes. BOTTOM: Carmona funnels tomatoes into berry baskets before trucking them to the pack house. (Photos by Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Leah Germershausen found Moon Valley after deciding she no longer wanted to work a corporate sales job. (Photo by Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)
TOP: Microgreens grow rapidly and require close attention to ensure they aren't too big at harvest. Moon Valley grows over ten varieties. BOTTOM: Microgreens are stacked on top of each other in a greenhouse. Despite their size, they pack an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants compared with their more mature counterparts. (Photos by Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Michael Roche ties trellises for tomatoes inside a high tunnel. Roche was previously a science teacher in Brooklyn before making his way back to Maryland, his home state, and working for Moon Valley. (Photo by Marielle Scott/Chesapeake Bay Program)
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Lovely to see this story. When I lived in DC, I had the good fortune of subscribing to Moon Valley's CSA for a few seasons. The produce was indeed tasty!
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Lovely to see this story. When I lived in DC, I had the good fortune of subscribing to Moon Valley's CSA for a few seasons. The produce was indeed tasty!
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