1997: Richard & Harriett Holloway

Credit: Executive Office of the Governor

Family Name: The Holloway Family

Henry and Richard Holloway, along with their wives Barbara and Harriett, formed Holloway Brothers partnership in the late 1960’s when they purchased the 410-acre property and farm business previously owned by Henry and Richard’s parents Clifford & Agnes Holloway in Darlington, Harford County. Holloway Brothers farm 600 acres of owned and rented cropland, producing corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, hay and straw. They run an 80-cow commercial beef herd, feeding and finishing their own calves, some of which are sold direct to customers for freezer beef. A 50+ sow farrow-to-finish operation was part of their farm business up until the early 1980s when they sold the sow herd. Much like their father and prior generations, Henry and Richard have been conservation-minded, continuing practices such as contour cropping and no-till. They have passed on their message of stewardship and promoted agriculture education by hosting Harford County Farm Visitation Day and school and other non-ag groups at the farm on numerous occasions over the years. The Holloway family has been involved and active in many local, state and national organizations and boards, including multiple leadership positions, with Harford County and Maryland Farm Bureau, Maryland Agricultural Commission, 4-H, Maryland Cattleman’s Association, Maryland State Fair, Maryland 4-H Foundation, and insurance and bank board positions. Henry, Richard, Barbara and Harriett have volunteered their time to many church and community activities, continually giving to their local community and agriculture.

Ceremony Date: 2/5/1998