Monocacy Hops There’s a new hop in town! The Monocacy hop is one of a kind and grows so well in Maryland’s climate that it’s making both hop farmers and brewmasters very hoppy! Farmer Flashback Steve Ernst, Ernst Farm A family farm since the 1880’s, Clear Water Springs is now in the hands of Steve Ernst. His “Best Management Practices has awarded him a Certified Steward of the land. Farm To Skillet - Chef: Lettie Lavallee; Farmers Market: Annapolis With an old family recipe as her guide, Chef Lettie Lavallee heads to the Anne Arundel County Farmers Market in Annapolis and then into the kitchen to turn seasonal veggies into a summer treat.