2003 Calvert County Farm Tour Scheduled For July

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- July 09, 2003 -- The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announced today that on July 20, 2003, the Calvert County Agriculture Commission would conduct their annual Calvert County Farm Tour. Three Calvert County farms will open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: (1) Pin Oak Farm, 8855 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard; (2) Spider Hall Farm, 3915 Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick; (3) Eagles Ridge Ranch, 4970 Balls Graveyard Rd., Port Republic.

Spend a day in Calvert County touring a variety of farms and learn about Calvert’s traditional agricultural community. Tours are free and visitors can purchase fruits, vegetables, baked goods, dried flowers, perennials and more. Parking is available and entertainment will be provided at each farm at various times throughout the day. No pets are allowed except seeing-eye dogs.

This is the sixth consecutive year the Farm Tour has been presented. The 2003 Farm Tour is coordinated by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the Calvert County Agricultural Commission. The Agriculture Commission conducts the Farm Tour to educate Calvert residents about traditional farming and to provide the public with an opportunity to interact with the farming community.

For more information or to receive a brochure on-line, please visit www.calvertag.com or contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880.

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; or send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com