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English: Visitor’s from all around the capital region come to the Butler’s Orchard farm to pick up Blueberries and Blackberries on June 22, 2024, Germantown, Maryland. The farm offers Throughout the season, Butler’s Orchard offers the possibility to pick up your own fruits or vegetables. They also sell products in their Farm Market, let you visit their animal farm and offer other entertainment for children and adults. Their business model is based around the idea of Agrotainment and allow them to diversify their income besides growing and selling products. The Farm Market started under an apple tree behind the log house selling peaches. Later, it moved to a former chicken house that still stands on the property as a garage. The red barn was built in 1964 and over the years they increased the variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables they grew and sold. In the 1970’s, they began selling additional products in their Farm Market, including preserves, local honey, gourmet condiments, seasonal decorative items, cider, and more! In 1993, they outgrew their original red barn and expanded the Farm Market to the current facility that you can visit today. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)