2000: Conrad & Patricia Langenfelder

Credit: Executive Office of the Governor

Family Name: The Langenfelder Family

The Langenfelders, formerly of Howard County and the owners of Grand View Farm, have been farming for 39 years. In 2000, their operation included 2,300 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, barley and straw and a 300 sow farrow-to-finish hog operation. That stands in contrast to the 40-acre truck farm in Baltimore County where Conrad “Dutch” Langenfelder was born. While in Howard County, the Langenfelders farmed 1,100 acres of cropland and had an 80 sow farrow-to-finish herd. They relocated their farm operation to Kennedyville to allow farm expansion. Their three children, Jennifer, Bill and Kristen are all part of the family business. In 1999, Grand View Farm ranked ninth out of the top 100 suppliers for the highest premium average per pound for quality carcasses produced for Hatfield Meats. The Langenfelder family has long been involved, active and recognized by numerous local, state and national agriculture organizations including the Pork Producers Association, the Farm Bureau, the Maryland Agriculture Council, the Maryland Agricultural Fair Board, the Maryland Grain Producers Association, 4-H, the Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission and the University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture. The Langenfelders volunteer their time and talents to their local church and community activities. Their farm has hosted many visitors from foreign countries, agricultural organizations, congressional aides and students.

Ceremony Date: 2/1/01