News
| 5/7/2012: |
Parties unable to reach settlement in Berlin farm lawsuit caseread more... » |
| 4/23/2012: |
Trial Delay in Clean Water ActMaryland Governor Martin O’Malley Reiterates Support For Hudson Family Farm...read more... » |
| 4/19/2012: |
Daily Times: Poultry group honors Delmarva growersread more... » |
| 4/5/2012: |
Dorchester County Fundraiser Demonstrates Continuing Support for Hudsons and Farm Families in Battle with Waterkeeper AllianceA Dorchester County Farmers and Friends fundraiser held on Saturday March 24th for Alan and Kristin Hudson raised over $60,000 to help the Berlin, Md., farm family continue their legal fight against the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance.read more... » |
| 4/2/2012: |
Judge scolds Waterkeepers for actions in pollution suitread more... » |
| 3/28/2012: |
Cecil County Young Farmers host 6th Annual Sporting Clay FundraiserThe Cecil County Young Farmers are hosting the 6th Annual Sporting Clay Fundraiser and donating all proceeds to the Hudson Family Fund...read more... » |
| 3/21/2012: |
March 24 fundraiser set to help Hudson family at East New Market Fire Deptread more... » |
| 3/6/2012: |
Daily Times Article: Judge Keeps Hudson Farm Trial in MotionOCEAN CITY -- A federal judge issued an order critical of some of the arguments marshaled to allege a Berlin farm polluted public waterways, and called some aspects of a lawsuit making those claims "disturbing"...read more... » |
| 3/2/2012: |
American Agriculturist Article: Hats Off to Chesapeake Bay Ag SupportersIf there's one thing that pulls together the agricultural community on the Chesapeake Bay, it's having the livelihood of one of its own being threatened by outsiders...read more... » |
| 2/29/2012: |
Fundraising Dinner to be Held on Saturday, March 24thA fundraising dinner featuring a live auction and music to benefit Worcester County, Md., chicken and beef growers Alan and Kristin Hudson will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at the East New Market Fire Department in East New Market, Md....read more... » |
| 2/28/2012: |
Delmarva Farmer Article: Hudson Benefit Nudges $100,000 for Family’s CauseThe message was clear, though it wasn’t printed on any banners or repeated over the loud speaker. Those who attended understood what was at stake...read more... » |
| 2/28/2012: |
Star Democrat Article: Chamber Event Focuses on Importance of Ag IndustryDorchester farm bureau president urges support of Worcester County farmers facing lawsuit...read more... » |
| 2/10/2012: |
Bull and Oyster Roast to be Held on Friday, February 17thA bull and oyster roast offering tasty grilled meats and fresh seafood to benefit Worcester County, Md., chicken and beef growers Alan and Kristin Hudson will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, February 17 at the Somerset County Civic Center...read more... » |
| 2/7/2012: |
Fundraising Barbeque to be Held Saturday, February 18thA barbeque to raise funds for Worcester County, Md., farmers Alan and Kristin Hudson will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, at the Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park in Centreville, Md...read more... » |
| 2/3/2012: |
Farm bureaus, businesses nationwide support Hudson family in legal battleFarm bureaus across the country are supporting the Berlin farm family being sued by the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance...read more... » |
| 1/20/2012: |
Informational Flyer: SaveFarmFamilies.org Fundraiser Queen Anne's County 4-H Park Saturday, February 18thThe Hudson Family of Berlin Maryland are being sued by the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance. They operate a poultry and beef farm in Worcester County, MD. 100% of funds raised will go to support the Hudson family...read more... » |
| 1/19/2012: |
Hudson Benefit Dinner to be Held Saturday, January 21st at Showell Fire HouseA chicken-and-dumpling dinner to benefit Worcester County, Maryland chicken growers Alan and Kristin Hudson will be held at 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 at the Showell Fire House in Showell, Maryland.read more... » |
| 1/17/2012: |
SaveFarmFamilies.org Gains Support from National Organizations as Support Pours in to Fight Misguided Environmental LitigationSaveFarmFamilies.org today announced a host of new supporters from around the country including major businesses Southern States Cooperative and Rabobank International...read more... » |
| 12/19/2011: |
Agriculture takes on factory environmentalismThe Waterkeeper Alliance felt so strongly about the imagined ills of factory farming...read more... » |
| 12/8/2011: |
Ag chief: O'Malley fought lawsuitGov. Martin O'Malley pleaded with environmental groups to end a water pollution suit against Berlin farmers before he decided to write a letter expressing his displeasure with the lawsuit...read more... » |
| 12/5/2011: |
SaveFarmFamilies.org Continues Grassroots Fundraising Effort as Waterkeeper Alliance Prepares for Lavish Fundraiser at Premier Ski ResortWhile the Waterkeeper Alliance entertains celebrities at a posh ski resort, the Maryland Farm Bureau will donate proceeds from a fundraising auction...read more... » |
| 11/17/2011: |
Daily Times Article: Governor takes farmer’s side in Waterkeeper lawsuitMaryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says he thinks it's an "injustice" and "a misuse of state resources" for the U-Md. student law clinic to aid...read more... » |
| 11/8/2011: |
Hudson Supporters Grow Against Waterkeeper's Legal AssaultImagine being summoned by a court to defend your farm against charges of water pollution leveled by an environmental group...read more... » |
| 11/3/2011: |
SaveFarmFamilies.org Adds MidAtlantic Farm Credit, Delaware Farm Bureau, and U.S. Poultry & Egg AssociationNearly 1,000 Supporters Stand Behind Beleaguered Family Farm Under Attack by New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance...read more... » |
| 11/2/2011: |
Do Activists Destory Family Farms?A mother who had to go back to work to cover legal costs. A dad who never had health issues...read more... » |
| 10/26/2011: |
American Farm Bureau Editorial: Case against small Md. farm could have big impactMaryland farmers Alan and Kristin Hudson are fighting for their farming lives against a national environmental organization that has sued them...read more... » |
| 10/25/2011: |
Ag’s ‘watershed’ moment, indeed (Editorial)Rarely, if ever, in the history of this country has agriculture been under such vicious and unrelenting attack...read more... » |
| 10/7/2011: |
Waterkeepers Stomping on a Family FarmThe ongoing Waterkeeper Alliance attack against Alan and Kristin Hudson...read more... » |
| 9/28/2011: |
Time to Rally Around the HudsonsFarmers have helped one another through tough times for centuries...read more... » |
| 9/22/2011: |
SaveFarmFamilies.org Announces New Members and Releases Hudson VIDEOSaveFarmFamilies.org adds Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., Worcester County Farm Bureau and Wicomico County Farm Bureau to growing list of supporters...read more... » |
| 9/19/2011: |
Commentary: Family farm under attackRarely does a month go by without a head-scratching announcement of some activist group or another “fighting to protect the environment” by attacking somebody involved in agriculture...read more... » |
| 9/15/2011: |
Farm Groups, Perdue Support MD Farm in Court SuitFarm groups and Perdue say they are raising money for Eastern Shore farmers in a battle with an environmental group...read more... » |
| 9/15/2011: |
SaveFarmFamilies.org Launched to Raise Funds for Maryland Family Under Attack by Waterkeepers AllianceThe Wicomico County Young Farmers and Ranchers, the Maryland Farm Bureau, and Perdue today announced the launch of SaveFarmFamilies.org...read more... » |
| 8/31/2010: |
Comment from Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance on the Waterkeeper Lawsuit against Hudson Farm (Berlin, Worcester County)I agree with Governor Martin O'Malley when he says that restoring the bay and keeping farming...read more... » |
| 4/1/2010: |
O’Malley: Poultry defendants deserve pro bono aidMaryland Gov. Martin O’Malley told a group of poultry growers and industry executives that the defendants in the Waterkeeper Alliance...read more... » |
| 3/29/2010: |
Law Students Take On Family FarmAlan and Kristin Hudson, fourth generation Maryland chicken farmers, want to know why tax-supported law students should be allowed to represent environmental groups...read more... » |
