About the Farmer / Owner - Rick Hood
Rick Hood started Summer Creek Farm in 1992 after operating a small organic market garden since
1984. Rick' family came from agricultural backgrounds and always had a desire to be close to the
land. His background in engineering and marketing lent skills to a small farm business that are
invaluable.
Rick has been active in the agricultural community for many years. He has served as
president/chairperson on MOFFA (Maryland Organic Food and Farming Association), MCOGC
(Maryland Certified Organic Growers Cooperative), Frederick Farmers Markets. He has served on
the board of Future Harvest CASA. He serves on the board of the Frederick County Agricultural
Business Council (ABC) .
In 2004 Rick was awarded a Honorable Mention in the USDA's Patrick Madden Award, A program to
recognize leaders in Sustainable Agriculture. In 2004 Rick graduated from Leadership Frederick
County.
Summer Creek farm is an accomplished farm growing vegetables poultry, and grains. Summer
Creek markets directly through farmers markets, CSA's and wholesale accounts. Summer Creek
also does alternative energy work and offers education classes to other farmers and people
interested in Organic Agriculture.
Rick is also a certified Operator Nutrient Management Planner.
Rick Hood started Summer Creek Farm in 1992 after operating a small organic market garden since
1984. Rick' family came from agricultural backgrounds and always had a desire to be close to the
land. His background in engineering and marketing lent skills to a small farm business that are
invaluable.
Rick has been active in the agricultural community for many years. He has served as
president/chairperson on MOFFA (Maryland Organic Food and Farming Association), MCOGC
(Maryland Certified Organic Growers Cooperative), Frederick Farmers Markets. He has served on
the board of Future Harvest CASA. He serves on the board of the Frederick County Agricultural
Business Council (ABC) .
In 2004 Rick was awarded a Honorable Mention in the USDA's Patrick Madden Award, A program to
recognize leaders in Sustainable Agriculture. In 2004 Rick graduated from Leadership Frederick
County.
Summer Creek farm is an accomplished farm growing vegetables poultry, and grains. Summer
Creek markets directly through farmers markets, CSA's and wholesale accounts. Summer Creek
also does alternative energy work and offers education classes to other farmers and people
interested in Organic Agriculture.
Rick is also a certified Operator Nutrient Management Planner.
About the Farmer
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