In a small community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore lies a third-generation family farm that has shifted its focus from growing crops to wine making.
Crow Vineyard & Winery , located in Kennedyville in Kent County, was established in the early 1900’s as a family-run farm house. Over the next century, the farm produced dairy, wheat, corn, and soy; but by 2008, it was clear business operations needed to change to remain sustainable.
With that, the farm began offering a bed and breakfast option for visitors. The “Farmstay B&B” provided grass-fed Angus beef for sale, and a few years later added several dinner events to continue showcasing its agricultural contributions while planning the business’ next steps.
That brings us to 2012—just over a decade ago—when Judy and Roy Crow began turning their operations toward wine making. In just 10 years, the Crows have successfully expanded their vineyard operations to produce wine made strictly from grapes grown on the farm.
