Burrier's Linganore Farm in Maryland: History, What It Grows, How It Makes Money and How to Contact It
Profile updated November 2026
Burrier's Linganore Farm, run by David and Belinda Burrier of Union Bridge, Maryland, farms about 900 acres of hay, corn, soybeans and wheat along Linganore Creek and won the 2023 Maryland Leopold Conservation Award. Monthly water sampling showed the creek was cleaner leaving the farm than entering it.
| Location | Union Bridge area, Linganore Creek, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Founded | David began farming on his own in 1976; the couple bought the 109-acre home farm in 2004 |
| Sectors | Hay, corn, soybeans and wheat |
| Scale | About 900 acres |
| Why it is elite | 2023 Maryland Leopold Conservation Award; Belinda served on the United Soybean Board executive committee |
| Ownership | David and Belinda Burrier |
| Official website | Drovers coverage of the Leopold Conservation Award |
History of Burrier's Linganore Farm
David grew up on a dairy farm along Linganore Creek and began farming on his own in 1976, renting land and doing custom work. After a 1985 back injury he stopped farming in 1993 and worked for a fertilizer company for nearly a decade.
The couple bought the 109-acre farm he grew up on in 2004, and David returned to farming full time in 2007. The operation has since grown to about 900 acres. The Burriers received the Leopold award at the Maryland Farm Bureau's Annual Convention on December 4, 2023.
What Burrier's Linganore Farm Grows and Raises
The farm grows hay, corn, soybeans and wheat using no-till, cover crops, grass waterways and pollinator habitat. A former cattle pasture stays in permanent grass as a buffer along Linganore Creek, a Chesapeake Bay tributary that bisects the farm.
Water sampled monthly at both ends of the farm was cleaner leaving the property than entering it. Belinda served on the executive committee of the United Soybean Board, and both Burriers are involved in agricultural organizations, cooperatives and foundations.
How Burrier's Linganore Farm Makes Money
Grain and hay
Corn, soybeans, wheat and hay are the farm's crops. Hay adds a local livestock market alongside the grain sold through regular channels.
Rented land and custom work heritage
David started with rented land and custom work. Renting land can be the way to reach scale without buying every acre.
Off-farm experience and leadership
Time in the fertilizer industry and in national soybean leadership brings business knowledge and market awareness to the farm.
Farm Insight: What Other Operators Can Learn from Burrier's Linganore Farm
The first lesson is that a farm can be rebuilt after a career interruption. The Burriers bought a small home farm and grew it to about 900 acres.
The second lesson is that buffers and no-till can protect water without giving up row crops. The third lesson is to measure results. Monthly water samples gave the farm evidence that its practices work.
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How to Contact Burrier's Linganore Farm
No official farm website was found in November 2026, and no phone, address or email was verified. The linked page is the award coverage. Contact via the Maryland Farm Bureau or local extension.
Burrier's Linganore Farm Sources and Agriculture Authority Links
- Drovers award coverage - Acreage, practices and history
- Sand County Foundation announcement - 2023 Maryland award release
- Maryland Farm Bureau Leopold coverage - Farm Bureau stories on the state conservation award
- University of Maryland Extension cover crop consulting - University help with cover crops
- Maryland Department of Agriculture Cover Crop Program - State cost-share program for cover crops
Burrier's Linganore Farm FAQ
What award did the Burriers win?
The 2023 Maryland Leopold Conservation Award.
How big is the farm?
About 900 acres.
What practices do they use?
No-till, cover crops, grass waterways and pollinator habitat.
How can I contact them?
No official site was found. Use the award coverage and local extension or farm bureau.
Burrier's Linganore Farm shows how no-till, buffers and measurement can protect a Bay tributary. See the Maryland farms guide for more profiles and the state picture.