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How does In-home Senior Care in Pylesville, MD work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Pylesville, MD, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Pylesville, MD gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.

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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Pylesville,MD understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Father Kunkel, ‘beloved’ pastor at St. Mary’s in Pylesville, dies at 79

Father A. Henry Kunkel III, the beloved longtime pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville who led his rural church with a “family-centered” approach, died Sept. 18 at WellSpan York Hospital in Pennsylvania. The native of Peru was 79 and had been battling a number of ailments, including skin and prostate cancer.Father Kunkel, ordained in 1970, was one of the longest-serving priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, guiding his Harford County parish for nearly three decades.“As far as I’m concerned, he is a candida...

Father A. Henry Kunkel III, the beloved longtime pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville who led his rural church with a “family-centered” approach, died Sept. 18 at WellSpan York Hospital in Pennsylvania. The native of Peru was 79 and had been battling a number of ailments, including skin and prostate cancer.

Father Kunkel, ordained in 1970, was one of the longest-serving priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, guiding his Harford County parish for nearly three decades.

“As far as I’m concerned, he is a candidate for sainthood,” said Deacon Phil Seneschal, who has served with Father Kunkel for the past 15 years at St. Mary. “He was just a happy priest and beloved by everyone in the community. He was a priest who was grateful to bring Christ to his parishioners both in the Eucharist and in his person.

“He was probably the most loved guy I’ve ever been around,” Deacon Seneschal said. “There are kids in this parish who grew up and don’t know anyone else as a pastor. He was your uncle first and then, when you got older, your brother. He was just a member of everyone’s family. What a great shepherd.”

Father Kunkel oversaw a $1.5 million renovation of the St. Mary parish center in 2009.

At St. Mary, Father Kunkel was involved in everything from jousting tournaments to chicken dinners and outreach programs that included a food pantry and 20 active ministries.

At a Mass in 2010 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Father Kunkel’s ordination, the priest was praised for his “loving” spirit and his “living witness to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.” The anniversary Mass coincided with the dedication of a new parish center.

In a 2010 Catholic Review article on Father Kunkel’s milestone, longtime parishioner Vida Hedrick said at the time, “I love it here. It’s such a friendly church. I love [Father Kunkel]; he’s just lovely.” Parishioner Susie Oursler added: “It’s a wonderful, very small-town rural family parish. It’s family-centered, it’s uncomplicated and devoted.”

In May 2020, the parish held a car paraded due to the pandemic to celebrate Father Kunkel’s 50th ordination anniversary. Nearly 80 cars were driven to the event, and Father Kunkel’s anniversary was again celebrated with a Mass, which included Archbishop William E. Lori, on May 23, 2021.

Father Kunkel celebrated his first Mass at St. Athanasius in Curtis Bay in 1970, where he also was a transitional deacon from 1969 to 1970. His first parish assignment was at St. Lawrence Martyr in Woodlawn from 1971 to 1975. In November 1975, Father Kunkel became chaplain for Franklin Square Medical Center and part-time assistant at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Middle River.

In June 1983, Father Kunkel became pastor of St. Augustine in Elkridge, a position he held for 10 years. In June 1993, he was appointed pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville, a position that he held until his death.

Father Kunkel was born in Lima, Peru, Feb. 5, 1943. He attended elementary school in Peru and high school in Port Chester, N.Y., and Annapolis.

He attended the University of Maryland, St. Charles College Seminary and St. Mary’s Seminary, Roland Park. Father Kunkel received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and was ordained to the priesthood May 16, 1970, at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore.

In the summer months prior to his ordination, Father Kunkel served as a missionary in hospitals and prisons in Peru where he also taught and worked in social work.

A sister, Karen Ahlstrom, and her husband, Richard, of Baltimore County, survive Father Kunkel.

Funeral arrangements are as follows, all taking place at St. Mary Parish, 1021 St. Mary’s Road, Pylesville, Md., 21132:

Saturday, Sept. 24Viewing and visitation from 5-7 p.m., concluding with the Divine Mercy ChapletLocation: St. Mary’s Parish Hall

Sunday, Sept. 25Viewing and visitation from 9 a.m.-noon, concluding with the RosaryViewing and Visitation from 3-6 p.m., concluding with the Vigil serviceLocation: St. Mary’s Parish Hall

Monday, Sept. 26Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. – Archbishop William Lori, celebrant and homilistLocation: St. Mary’s ChurchInterment following in St. Mary’s Cemetery

This story was updated Oct. 19 with the correct site for St. Lawrence.

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Hot Air Balloon's Journey Prompts Emergency Calls: Fire Officials

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A hot air balloon landed off its mark Tuesday night in Harford County, which prompted residents to call and report a balloon that appeared to be in distress.Volunteer firefighters from the Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company headed out to the balloon's location near Rocks Road (MD-24) and Saint Mary's Road in Pylesville. The Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company, Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company, Darlington Volunteer Fire Company and Harford County Department of Emergency Services all responded.The depa...

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A hot air balloon landed off its mark Tuesday night in Harford County, which prompted residents to call and report a balloon that appeared to be in distress.

Volunteer firefighters from the Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company headed out to the balloon's location near Rocks Road (MD-24) and Saint Mary's Road in Pylesville. The Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company, Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company, Darlington Volunteer Fire Company and Harford County Department of Emergency Services all responded.

The departments reported that there was not an emergency, but rather the balloon "just landed a little off target."

It was reported recently that the annual Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival would not be returning to Harford County. A new location for the balloon festival has been shared by event organizers with a special ticket discount for Harford County residents.

The annual event was scheduled to take place at Cedar Lane Regional Park in Bel Air Aug. 4-6. But organizers said on Facebook Sunday they were "surprised and disappointed" by Harford County leaders' decision not to allow the event to happen within their borders.

"We were surprised and disappointed by this unexpected last-minute decision by Harford County, since we have been working hand-in-hand with them for months. We thank the community for its unwavering support of our festival," the Facebook post made by event organizers stated.

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly said that the event was being canceled because of safety concerns. Held on county parks and recreation property at the regional park, Cassilly said that it was being "canceled due to numerous unresolved safety concerns." However, the event is not canceled and is merely being relocated, organizers have emphasized repeatedly.

"After extensive discussions with state and local law enforcement, the county department of emergency services and other county and state agencies, Harford County government notified the organizers, American Farm Foundation, that their submitted plans had insurmountable deficiencies that could not be corrected prior to the event. The county has directed the foundation to cease advertising the event and requested that refunds be given on ticket sales to date. Harford County welcomes festivals and hosts many events throughout the year; however, Harford County government’s primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of its citizens and visitors," Cassilly said in a statement.

The event has been held at Talbot County's Triple Creek Winery for six years. The new location has been announced by event organizers and will be at the Mason Dixon Fairgrounds on the Harford/Delta border Aug. 4-6.

"To show our appreciation for the families of Harford County, through midnight Thursday, Aug. 3, enter coupon code HARFORD and receive $10 off of each regularly priced ticket," event organizers have shared with Patch.

Tickets are available at www.chesapeakebayballoonfestival.com. For additional details about the event, visit here.

‘A farmer never retires.’ Pylesville farm recognized for being in the same family for more than 100 years.

William Harrison has run his family farm in Pylesville since taking over from his father in 1987. Originally purchased by Harrison’s grandfather in 1919, Harrison Farm raised cattle, but switched to raising poultry in 1988. Harrison still raises chickens to this day, while his nephew farms soybeans and corn on Harrison’s plot of land across the street from his house.Harrison Farm was recognized as one of eight 2022 Century Farms in the state earlier this year by Gov. Larry Hogan. The program honors state farms that have re...

William Harrison has run his family farm in Pylesville since taking over from his father in 1987. Originally purchased by Harrison’s grandfather in 1919, Harrison Farm raised cattle, but switched to raising poultry in 1988. Harrison still raises chickens to this day, while his nephew farms soybeans and corn on Harrison’s plot of land across the street from his house.

Harrison Farm was recognized as one of eight 2022 Century Farms in the state earlier this year by Gov. Larry Hogan. The program honors state farms that have remained in the same family for 100 years.

The 54-acre farm means a lot to Harrison’s family, including his two kids, Jason and Nicole, and his four grandkids.

“I want to instill on them that farming isn’t bad,” said Harrison, 75, “and this is what can happen when you work hard. It pays off in the end.”

In a news release, Hogan said the honored Century Farms have “played a significant role in ensuring that Maryland agriculture continues to thrive and that Maryland families can continue to run profitable sustainable farms for generations to come.”

T. Elmer Harrison, William Harrison’s grandfather, raised tomatoes, tobacco, poultry, potatoes and beef cattle. The farm was turned over to Harrison’s parents, Marvin and Mary, in 1957. They continued to raise potatoes and tomatoes, as well as dairy, until they stopped in 1976 and went back into beef cattle as well as hogs.

Harrison also spent time in the Army, working for the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and as a volunteer firefighter. Yet, from growing up with his grandfather, he knew he always wanted to be a farmer. He was even born in the house on the land across the street.

“[It’s] just the way I was born,” he said.

Currently, Harrison raises about two flocks of chickens per year, for about 16 weeks each. One flock can range from 12,000 to 33,000 chickens, Harrison said. The farm raises chickens from birth, and then they’re sent to a layer house for about a year to lay eggs.

Harrison recently sent a flock off at the beginning of April, but he plans to take a longer break before the next flock so he can spend more time at his summer house in Lewes, Delaware, with his wife, Judith.

As far as the future, he said it’s “hard to say” if someone will take over the farm after him, but he’d like to keep it going “no matter what.”

“We would like it to be carried on,” he said. “A farmer never retires.”

Harford County Christmas Lights 2021: Where To See Them

Brad's Christmas Light Show, Cedar Lane Holiday Light Show, Spencer Family Holiday Lights, A Newton Noel and more displays are up.Patch Staff|Updated Thu, Dec 23, 2021 at 4:41 pm ETHARFORD COUNTY, MD — Light shows around Harford County are spreading holiday cheer, from Bel Air to Pylesville. This year one honors those who have helped the community through the pandemic.Here are some of the best Christmas light shows around, submitted by Patch readers.Did we miss yours? Send it to ...

Brad's Christmas Light Show, Cedar Lane Holiday Light Show, Spencer Family Holiday Lights, A Newton Noel and more displays are up.

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HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Light shows around Harford County are spreading holiday cheer, from Bel Air to Pylesville. This year one honors those who have helped the community through the pandemic.

Here are some of the best Christmas light shows around, submitted by Patch readers.

Did we miss yours? Send it to [email protected].

500 David Dr., Bel Air MD 21015. The light show runs from 5–10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with the potential for longer hours closer to Christmas. The show began Nov. 29 and runs through the first week of January. Tune in to the music on 91.7 FM from the car or listen on the sidewalk. Songs will change for New Year's.

1722 Edwin Dr., Bel Air, MD 21015. Brad’s Christmas Light Show runs from 5:30–9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5:30–10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, from Nov. 27 to Jan. 1. Tune in to 92.7 FM in to hear the music, which is synchronized to holiday lights. People can donate to Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic online or at the location.

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1111 Cedar Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. Cedar Lane Holiday Light Show, weather-permitting, is open daily 5:30–10 p.m. from Dec. 4 through New Year's Eve. Fog, fountains, two 22-foot mega trees and multiple matrix boards are synchronized to holiday songs. This is the 6th year for the show and it will honor those helping the community get through the pandemic. Tune in to 107.9 FM. Funds will be donated to JDRF — researching and developing a cure for Type-1 diabetes (TD1).

3107 Nova Scotia Road, Bel Air, MD 21015. The Spencer Family Holiday Lights will shine 5–11 p.m. until Jan. 3. More than 175 blow molds plus other inflatables and items are on display, courtesy of the Spencer family, which has been decorating for more than 15 years. About 5,000 lights are out this year and so is a mega tree.

1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21014. The Christmas Festival of Lights at St. Matthew Lutheran Church runs from 6–10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 6–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The drive-up display off Route 22 is set to music. People can park in the lot and tune in to 107.1 FM. From Friday to Sunday, the church opens to showcase its train garden and serves hot cocoa. People must wear face coverings to go inside. Donations of nonperishable goods will go to the church's food pantry.

1202 Peachtree Road, Fallston, MD 21047. Lights will be turned on daily from 5:30-9 p.m.

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705 Oak Road., Joppa, Md. 21085. A mailbox where kids can drop their letters for Santa is available at "Christmas at the Compound" in Joppa. If they leave a return address, Santa's elves will reply. Lights are on from 5:30–10 p.m. daily. Donations benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

2111 Telegraph Rd, Pylesville, MD 21132. For the 10th year, the Newton family presents "A Newton Noel: A Christmas Light Show." It kicked off Nov. 27 and runs nightly until Jan. 1. Hours are 6–9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 6–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Hours will be extended closer to Christmas; check the Newton Noel Facebook page for details. New this year are four talking trees who will narrate the show, which includes a 7-foot-tall nativity star, 18-foot mega tree, nativity scene and two 10-foot trees. Tune in to 107.1 FM. Donations will benefit local organizations.

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Owners of Wil-Low-S at Lowe Point farm in Harford named Maryland Century Farm Family

The Smith and Wilson families, owners of the Wil-Low-S at Lowe Point farm in Pylesville, were among those from across Maryland honored as Century Farm families Monday by Gov. Larry Hogan.The Century Farm Program is an initiative of the Maryland Department of Agriculture to recognize families who have worked the same farm for at least 100 years, according to a news release from the department."By passing down farming as a way of life from generation to generation, each of our six honorees has played a significant role in co...

The Smith and Wilson families, owners of the Wil-Low-S at Lowe Point farm in Pylesville, were among those from across Maryland honored as Century Farm families Monday by Gov. Larry Hogan.

The Century Farm Program is an initiative of the Maryland Department of Agriculture to recognize families who have worked the same farm for at least 100 years, according to a news release from the department.

"By passing down farming as a way of life from generation to generation, each of our six honorees has played a significant role in continuing agriculture as the leading industry in Maryland,” Hogan said. “We are incredibly grateful for all of our Maryland farms, and are proud to celebrate six very special farm families that represent the absolute best of Maryland agriculture.”

The Wil-Low-S farm, of Harford County, is owned by Ruth Ann Lowe Smith, her daughter Jennifer Wilson and Wilson’s husband, Adam. Wilson’s great-great-grandfather, Rufus Low, purchased the property in 1902.

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The farm passed from Low, who lived to be almost 101 years old, to his son, Henry Lowe — Henry added an "e" to his last name, which was passed on to succeeding generations, according to Wilson.

Low’s grandson, Harry Lowe, was the third generation of the family to own and operate the farm. Wilson’s mother, Ruth Ann Smith, is the fourth generation, and Wilson and her husband, Adam, are the fifth generation. They have two children, Lillian and Samuel, who would be the sixth-generation owners, according to Wilson.

There are multiple structures on the farm, including a farmhouse dating to 1903 plus a corn crib, granary, smoke house and wagon shed that predate the dwelling, according to a news release from the agriculture department. Another structure still standing is a bank barn that was built in 1916, according to the release.

The current owners raise hay and row crops. Apples and peaches have been raised there in the past, as well as livestock such as beef and dairy cattle, chickens and hogs, according to the MDA release.

The other farms honored Monday include Chaffey Farm and Jeptha Hayman Farm in Somerset County, Evergreen Heritage Center in Allegany County, White Hall Farm in Calvert County and Poplar Springs Farm in Charles County, according to the governor’s office release.

Nearly 200 farming families have been recognized through the Century Farm Program since it began in 1994. Twenty-seven families who have maintained the same operation for 200 years have received the Bicentennial Farm designation and there are four Tricentennial Farm families who have kept their farms for 300 years, according to the release.

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