“Hard work is never wasted.”
Hara-Vale Farm — Cap Stine Road, Frederick, MD
What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it today?
Emily has been involved with farming from birth.
What is the biggest challenge you've faced as a woman in farming, and how did you overcome it?
Balancing full-time work, motherhood, and farm help.
Are you a first-generation farmer, or are you carrying on a family legacy?
Emily is a 3rd generation farmer.
What is one piece of advice you would give to the next generation of young women entering the agricultural field?
Hard work is never wasted.
What is the most rewarding part of your day-to-day life on the farm?
Providing for her daughter.
