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Mark Mills, Farmer, Chef and Chocolatier
7957 Hollow Rd, Middletown, MD, USA


Bringing Nutritious Food to the Table Takes Many Skills, Roles, and Tools
Farm-to-table is about all the steps from seeds to planting to harvesting to cooking, and all the tools and know-how that goes with it. We are all pieces of a complex puzzle.

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8 hours ago2 min read
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Springing to Life on the Farm
The fields and farm are springing to life as the seasons change at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm.

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Mar 302 min read
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Encouraging Farmland Raptors
Hoping an American Kestral will join the family at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm

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Nov 10, 20241 min read
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Fall Farm Clean Up, Regeneration, and Thank You Volunteers!
Fall farm cleanup steps for regenerative agriculture made easier with volunteers

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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A Peek at the Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm On-Farm Market
What the Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm on-farm market looks like in July 2024

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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It is Tomato Time at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm!
It is peak time for the Tomato Rainbow at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm.

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Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Farm Tools 7: Landscape Fabric
Landscape fabric is an important farm tool for controlling weeds

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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Farm Tools 6: The Tiller
The tiller is an important farm tool for preparing the soil for planting.

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May 23, 20241 min read
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Strawberries at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm
Learn more about the strawberries we grow at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm. Coming soon to opening Market Day on May 18.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
May 5, 20242 min read
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Farm Tools 5: Seeding Vegetables
Helping us seed our plants at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm; sometimes we can use a tool and sometimes we do it by hand

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Apr 7, 20242 min read
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Farm Tools 4: Drip Tape Irrigation
Drip tape is flexible farm tool for watering plants sustainably.

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Feb 25, 20242 min read
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Farm Tools 3: High Tunnel
High tunnels are a farm tool that prevents erosion, extends seasons, and helps grow plants in other ways.

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Feb 18, 20242 min read
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Farm Tools 2: Disc Harrow (Disc)
This disc harrow is an important farm tool.

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Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Farm Tools: Part 1
The tractor is one important farm tool

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Jan 28, 20241 min read
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The Farm in Winter, Benefits and Beauty
This snowy sunset on the farm helps us appreciate the beauty of winter.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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Getting Veggies, Chocolate, and Other Treats During the Off-Season at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm
Fall begins the off-season at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm. See what's happening

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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Fruit Basket Orchard (Part 2): Peaches
First of the season peaches at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm harvested today, 7/4/2023.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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When can we buy tomatoes at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm?
Early July to Early September is tomato season at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm. Learn why and see the tomatoes growing.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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Berries in Waiting (Almost Here)
Strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry flowers let us know the berries are coming to Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm soon

Teresa Derrick-Mills
May 23, 20231 min read
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On-Farm Market Season Opening at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm Middletown, MD
Come to Season Opening Day at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm to get veggies grown and chocolates made here in Middletown, MD

Teresa Derrick-Mills
May 12, 20232 min read
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