“Do not be discouraged or afraid to make mistakes each is an opportunity to learn.”
Deep Roots Farm — Upper Marlboro
What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it today?
Feeding families and communities
What is the biggest challenge you've faced as a woman in farming, and how did you overcome it?
Funding for infrastructure projects slowed down
Are you a first-generation farmer, or are you carrying on a family legacy?
First generation
What is one piece of advice you would give to the next generation of young women entering the agricultural field?
Start small, be persistent and patient. Do not be discouraged or afraid to make mistakes each is an opportunity to learn
What is the most rewarding part of your day-to-day life on the farm?
Waking up on this land and giving thanks to those who came before me
