Butler’s Orchard in Germantown has been selected as Maryland’s best farm shop in a new loveFOOD feature that selected one farm shop from each state before ranking all 50 nationally.
Butler’s Orchard came in at No. 37 in the country. According to loveFOOD, selections were based on user reviews, awards and accolades, and the publication’s own experience. LoveFOOD highlighted Butler’s Orchard’s farm market for its seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers grown on-site, along with locally sourced meat and dairy products. The publication also praised the market’s bakery, particularly its apple cider donuts, cookies, breads, brownies and wide variety of pies.
Located at 22222 Davis Mill Rd. in Germantown, Butler’s Orchard celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025. The family-owned farm was founded in 1950 by George and Shirley Butler as a 37-acre peach farm and has since grown into a 300-acre Pick Your Own regional destination known for its fruits, vegetables, farm market and seasonal events…