Health & Fitness
Featured Farm: P.A. Bowen Farmstead, Brandywine
As the first creamery to be established in the county in decades, and one of only four creameries in Maryland participating in the state's raw milk cheese pilot, it's clear that P.A. Bowen Farmstead owners Sally and Geoffrey Morell sees opportunities for farming's future. Their "diverse multi-species farm seeks to mimic the patterns of nature with old-fashioned grazing techniques coupled with modern technologies. The different animal species work symbiotically with each other to heal and build our soil, and to produce high-quality foods that heal and nourish our bodies."
Their 95-acre farm features Jersey milking cows, whose delicious milk helped their Chesapeake Cheddar take Second Place in the category of Hard Farmstead Cheese, Aged over 60 Days at the American Cheese Society competition. They also raise 50 pigs, several hundred chickens, turkeys (pre-order now for the holidays!) and beef cattle. In 2013 they estimate that they will produce over 12,000 pounds of cheese and livestock products for wholesale and retail sale in the Washington DC region.
In addition to products, the farm offers Saturday tours, and workshops on poultry processing, animal husbandry, artisan cheesemaking and homestead dairy products. P.A. Bowen products can be found at their farm store, restaurants, and farmers markets.
They are also currently accepting applications for 2-4 intern/employee positions. Housing can be included. Email them for more info and put "Intern/Employee Positions" in the subject line.