Diddly Squat Farming – Brandywine, Maryland
Grant Award: $3,221
Project: Purchase a commercial dehydrator and screens to support value-added herbal products and biological pesticide production, improving on-farm processing and pest management.
Outcome: During a season marked by intense heat and dry conditions, Diddly Squat Farming relied on adaptive practices to protect crop health and maintain production. Strategic pest management and consistent use of drip irrigation enabled the farm to sustain brassica crops while conserving water and safeguarding soil vitality under challenging climate conditions.
The investment in processing capacity supports the farm’s long-term resilience by enabling value-added herbal products and biological pest control solutions. Together, these efforts strengthen the farm’s ability to respond to climate pressures, diversify its revenue streams, and help it maintain healthy, productive growing systems.
