“Let them watch.”
Beansville Urban Farm — Gwynn Oak, Baltimore County
What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it today?
It began with a single class and a spark that refused to go out.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a woman in farming, and how did you overcome it?
Doing the work largely alone and learning through mistakes.
Are you a first-generation farmer, or are you carrying on a family legacy?
I am a proud fourth-generation farmer.
What is one piece of advice you would give to the next generation of young women entering the agricultural field?
Let them watch.
What is the most rewarding part of your day-to-day life on the farm?
Harvest moments and tasting food grown with her own hands.
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