Welcome Back, DeFeo Family Farm!

I’m Chris DeFeo, and together with my wife Laura, we run DeFeo Family Farm. We both came to farming from careers in science and education. I’m a high school biology and environmental science teacher, and Laura is a health coach who works closely with Frederick Health on a variety of community wellness initiatives.

We started the farm just two years ago with the goal of improving the health of our community—by being trusted stewards of the land, offering access to local food, and sharing ways to creatively enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods as part of a balanced lifestyle.

As a scientist, I’m especially interested in using soil biology and ecological systems to build both soil health and community health. We don’t use any synthetic herbicides or fertilizers.

We decided to join the market because we love connecting with people and supporting our local community in their wellness goals. We really enjoyed being part of the market last summer and are excited to be more involved this season. We also run a CSA subscription, an online store, and soon will be offering a mini-CSA paired with health coaching support. We’re located on Old Hagerstown Road in Middletown and look forward to seeing you at the market!