2001: William & Patsy Guy

Credit: Executive Office of the Governor

Family Name: The Guy Family

William and Patsy Guy have operated a 1,400-acre vegetable and grain farm in Wicomico County for 50 years, growing fruits and vegetables to sell at their farmers market (Guy Farms Produce) in addition to raising some 1,100 acres of corn and soybeans. A graduate of Wicomico High School, Bill has served both the farming community and Wicomico County through a variety of activities including the Farm Bureau, the Wicomico County Agricultural Land Preservation Board, Wicomico County Housing Board, and the Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee. Patsy has been active in Wicomico County Farm Bureau, Four Seasons Garden Club of Maryland, the Child Safety and Crime Prevention program, and Agriculture in the Classroom. Mrs. Guy also served as past president of the Wicomico Farm & Home show and led the Greater Books program at James M. Bennett Junior and Senior High in Wicomico County. Their son, Bobby, now serves as president of Guy Farms, Inc.

Ceremony Date: 2/7/02