A family-owned microfarm in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Oodelally Farm is a small, family-run homestead tucked into the rolling green of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. We started with a simple dream: raise our children with dirt under their fingernails, animals to care for, and a deep, working knowledge of where good food comes from.
Today, our family tends laying hens, Silver Fox rabbits, and White Dorper hair sheep, all raised with care right here on our own small suburban property. We believe a farm should feel like a place, not a business: a little wild, a little whimsical, and always welcoming to other families who want to learn alongside us.
Every class we teach and every post we write comes from what we're actually doing in our own yard, coops, and kitchen — not a textbook. We're not experts performing for an audience; we're neighbors sharing what's worked (and what hasn't) as we go.
"You don't need thirty acres to start. We're a family learning to farm well on an ordinary suburban lot — and we want to help other families see what's possible on theirs, too."
We use the best animal- and land-care practices we can on our own small property, learning and improving every season.
We teach hands-on classes so other families can build real skills, together.
We believe every family deserves to know how to grow, forage, and raise their own food.
You don't need acreage to begin — just curiosity, a little space, and the will to try. We're proof a suburban lot is enough to start today.
Every animal here has a job, a name, and plenty of room to roam. Here's who you'll meet on a visit.
Our flock spends its days scratching, dust-bathing, and foraging for bugs and greens in their coop and run. The reward: rich, golden-yolked eggs and a very entertaining afternoon chore.
A rare American heritage breed prized for their gentle nature and striking silver-tipped coats. We raise them in spacious colony housing — and they're the stars of our rabbit-raising class.
Dorpers shed their coats naturally — no shearing required — and thrive with minimal fuss in our fenced yard. We raise them slowly and attentively, for clean, flavorful meat.
Small, hands-on classes for families who want real skills — not just a lecture. Dates are announced first to our newsletter family.
Walk the fields and woods with us to safely identify native edible and medicinal plants — a favorite for curious kids and cautious parents alike.
Get NotifiedA gentle, creative class where kids gather natural materials from the farm and turn them into their own nature-inspired art.
Get NotifiedA practical workshop covering housing, breeding, feed, and humane processing basics for anyone raising rabbits on a small footprint.
Get NotifiedPractical, honest writing on the things we're actually doing — and learning — here at Oodelally Farm.
Why knowing how to grow, raise, or forage even a fraction of your own food changes your relationship with every meal — and where to start.
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Our field-tested rules for foraging safely with kids in tow, plus five beginner-friendly plants to learn first.
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Regenerative farming gets thrown around a lot. Here's what it actually means, how it differs from "organic," and how we're working toward it on our own small farm.
Read the postOodelally Farm is a small, family-owned microfarm located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. We share our exact address with visitors when they register for a class or schedule a farm visit.
Yes! We welcome families to visit during scheduled classes and select open farm days. Join our newsletter to hear about upcoming visiting opportunities as soon as dates are announced.
We raise laying hens for eggs, Silver Fox rabbits, and White Dorper hair sheep, a low-maintenance heritage breed raised for meat. Our animals are raised in coops, runs, and fenced yards on our small suburban property, and cared for with attention every day.
As a microfarm, our offerings are seasonal and limited. Join our newsletter for the latest on farm stand availability, egg shares, and meat sales.
Yes. Our classes, including Foraging Native Plants for Families and Art in Nature Class for Kids, are designed to be hands-on and accessible for children alongside their parents or caregivers.
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