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Mark Mills, Farmer, Chef and Chocolatier


Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm recognized by Frederick County for sustainability practices.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Oct 162 min read
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Cooking Classes, Cookie Socials, and Chocolate: November-December 2026
Learn about fun ways to join us at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm during the last two months of 2026.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Oct 153 min read
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Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm Class Activities: Sept-Oct 2026
September and October cooking classes satisfy your sweet tooth, provide cultural inspiration, and take you on a journey with doughs

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Sep 72 min read
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A July Glimpse of Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm
Glimpses of July at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm, planting, growing, and harvesting

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jul 171 min read
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2026 Weekly July-Sept On-Farm Market Produce Updates at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm
Find weekly on-farm market updates for July-September 2026 here.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jul 103 min read
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Private Cooking Classes Q & A
Get answers to common questions about having a private cooking class in The Learning Kitchen at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jun 195 min read
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Farm Puzzle Page 1
Learn about what we grow and how we grow it with our first ever Farm Puzzle Page!

Teresa Derrick-Mills
May 231 min read
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2026 Weekly May and June On-Farm Market Produce Updates at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm
Find weekly on-farm market updates for May and June 2026 here.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
May 202 min read
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Seasonal On-Farm Market at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm
This is the 7th year for the seasonal on-farm market at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm. We hope you join us for one or more Saturdays this year.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
May 203 min read
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April Seeding and Other Prep for May Market Open
April brought more seeding, and with unpredictable weather a need to protect plants with fabric and straw.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
May 202 min read
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Classes and Farm Activities: May-August 2026, Featuring Farm-Grown
May begins the peak season for freshly grown and harvested fruits and vegetables sold at the on-farm market and used in cooking classes.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Apr 92 min read
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March 2026 Farming: More High Tunnel Prep, More Seeding, and Seedling Field Transfers
March brings continued high tunnel prep, more seeding, and seedling transfers to the field.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Apr 92 min read
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New Local Egg Partner
Meet our new egg provider, Jodi's Girls!

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Mar 172 min read
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February 2026, Tunnel Prep, Seed Tray Transitions, Seeding Round 2
February brings another round of planning and planting to prepare for summer veggie selling

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Feb 232 min read
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A Look Back at Cooking Classes in The Learning Kitchen at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm
The Learning Kitchen at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm has offered a wide range of classes, had many customers, and met most of its goals over the past three years.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jan 293 min read
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How to Use Your Learning Kitchen Gift Card or Class Credit
Understand how to use your gift card or class credit to attend classes at The Learning Kitchen at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jan 262 min read
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2026 Seasonal Chocolate Collections
Find seasonal 2026 chocolate collections here

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jan 232 min read
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Getting Ready for Summer 2026 Harvest: January 2026 Seeding
Seeding begins many months ahead to bring you colorful, sustainable, delicious produce in May.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jan 204 min read
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Spring 2026 Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm Cooking Classes, Markets, and Shop Hours
Join us for a new season of culinary adventures at The Learning Kitchen at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm. Learn about and register for classes February - May 2026.

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Jan 184 min read
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October-December 2025 Farm Classes, Socials, and Chocolate
Plenty of tasty, creative activities at the farm for October through December

Teresa Derrick-Mills
Sep 1, 20253 min read
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