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From the Field Week of Jun 7, 2026

The Rhythm of the Blue Crab Season

Blue crabs spend the winter buried in the mud at the bottom of the Chesapeake, barely moving, their metabolism slowed almost to a stop. By late April the water starts warming and they begin to stir, and by May the watermen are working again. The season runs through November, when cooling temperatures push the crabs back down into the sediment, but the months in between cover a lot of ground. A crab pulled from the Bay in May is a different animal than one pulled in August, and most people who grew up eating them can tell the difference without being told.

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This week's picks

Farmers Markets

Wallin Organic Farm

Wallin Organic Farm has been certified organic since 1997, growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and grains on their Cecil County land along the Cecilton-Warwick Road. They sell at the Severna Park Farmers Market and offer CSA shares reaching customers across Maryland and into Middletown, Delaware. Their organically grown grain is distilled at McClintock Distilling, making Wallin one of those rare farms with a footprint that runs from the field all the way to the bottle.

Simpson's Market Garden

Charles · Saturday, Winter

Simpson's Market Garden is a small-scale, regenerative operation farming across White Plains and Port Tobacco in Charles County. Each Saturday morning from 9 to noon, they set up at the Winter Wellness Mini-Market inside Raw Juice Market on Crain Highway, bringing seasonal cold-weather staples like beets, lettuce mix, and turnip and mustard greens. Orders can also be placed online Wednesday through Friday for local pickup or delivery.

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CSA Shares

Calvert Farm has been growing certified organic fruits and vegetables on family-owned land in Cecil County since 1994, situated near the Delaware and Pennsylvania borders. Their CSA program reaches 11 pickup locations across the region, including Baltimore, Annapolis, Rockville, Greenbelt, and Bel Air, making farm-direct organic produce accessible well beyond the farm gate. Subscriptions are available for summer, fall, and winter seasons.

Gorman Farms CSA - Distribution Center

Gorman Produce Farm has been running one of Howard County's most established CSA programs since 2008, now serving more than 600 families across central Maryland with weekly shares of sustainably grown produce. Pickup happens at their Laurel distribution center on Gorman Road, and members get access to some of the freshest local harvests around. The farm also donates shares each week to families in need, which has been part of their model from the start.

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Local Meats & Seafood

Burnie's Deer Processing

Specializes in processing deer, lamb, and pork in Westminster, MD, with over 60 years of experience.

Captain John's Crab House

Captain John's Crab House has been a fixture on Cobb Island since 1963, serving Southern Maryland-style seafood in the family-owned tradition that defines this corner of Charles County. Situated along Cobb Island Road with access to the waters of the Wicomico and Potomac rivers, the restaurant leans into the regional style , crabs, steak, and chicken prepared without a lot of fuss. If you're making the drive down Route 257, this is the kind of place that justifies the trip.

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Dairy & Eggs

Broom's Bloom Dairy

Broom's Bloom Dairy has been drawing visitors to their Bel Air farm since 1992, making it one of Harford County's most established on-farm creameries. The operation goes well beyond a farm stand, with house-made ice cream, cheese, and sandwiches all produced or assembled on site. It's the kind of place where a short drive out Fountain Green Road turns into a full afternoon.

BMI Farmers’ Market

The BMI Farmers’ Market offers a convenient place to purchase fresh local foods and artisan items not available in stores. There is something for everyone: fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry and sea

Craft Beverages & Coffee

1623 Brewing Company

2nd Wave Coffee & Social

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In Season: June

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Strawberries

Peak season ✦

Blueberries

Early season

Cherries

Peak season ✦

Tomatoes

Early varieties

Cucumbers

Coming in

Blue Crab

In season ✦

Zucchini

Peak season ✦

Sweet Corn

Early ears

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