She's sowing the seeds of her father's legacy by teaching her community to farm

She's sowing the seeds of her father's legacy by teaching her community to farm

BOWIE, Maryland — Growing up in Charles County, Maryland, Mel Thomas’ father sparked her interest in agriculture as he grew plants and food for the family.  “My dad and I, we would have a garden every year. I was an outdoor kid. I just wanted to be out there all the time. He taught me about growing,” she said.  What began as a childhood passion has blossomed into a way to foster community, encourage connection to the land and educate Maryland fa…