Congressional Staff Tour Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Regenerative Farm in Maryland
Staff from federal legislative offices in Maryland and Virginia recently toured the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) 283-acre Clagett Farm in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The tour, organized by CBF, aimed to demonstrate how regenerative agriculture practices can improve soil health, enhance climate resilience, reduce pollution in waterways, and support local food production. Thomas Arminio, CBF’s Clagett Farm Program Manager, emphasized the direct link between land management and water quality. Attendees, including representatives from the offices of Senator Chris Van Hollen, Senator Angela Alsobrooks, and Congressman Don Beyer, as well as staff from the Chesapeake Bay Commission, observed various regenerative farming techniques. These included rotational grazing of cattle, which naturally fertilizes the soil, and the planting of cover crops to build soil health and minimize erosion. Visitors also saw CBF’s tree nursery and a rainfall simulator demonstrating water retention on different surfaces.
