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Agriculture:
With 2,000 acres in production, Windridge Farm employs the latest technology available to create an agricultural model for today and the future. A fusion of technology and traditional farming techniques allows Windridge to minimize herbicide and pesticide utilization while maximizing yields. Global positioning satellite technology (GPS) is used extensively to create field maps, which in turn offer three dimensional images of Windridge’s farming effectiveness. Windridge Farm is constantly searching for new techniques in farming to yield the most consistent and organically pure products possible. Experimentation leads to results. Windridge tests and employs the latest farming methods in the form of alternative fertilization using organic sources and managing select fields using unique cultivation and cover crop . In the effort to learn more about how these techniques can benefit agriculture, Windridge Farm is benefiting the farming community as a whole. The end result from this commitment to agricultural foresight is Windridge Farm’s development of the highest quality products available.

Management
Windridge Farm is owned and operated by four brothers and seasoned agricultural, aquaculture and business professionals. The combined team brings expertise and diversity to the operation that include engineering, economics, finance, accounting and decades of experience. The style and environment epitomizes the values inherent in a family farming operation, with honesty and integrity paramount to the farm’s philosophy.

Teddy Butz— Manager of the farms asset acquisitions, maintenance, and Manager of the farm’s hay operation, Teddy is an integral part of all of the farm’s operations, most importantly the “watch dog” of fixed assets and the farm’s financial integrity. Teddy’s reputation for hunting down a good deal, keeps all of the local merchants on their toes. Teddy is also a Member of Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, and holds a BA in Economics.
Tom (Hap) Butz— With an eye on the farm’s performance, development, marketing, market potential and future, Hap maintains an analytic concentration, constantly trying to find innovative ways to enhance performance while perpetuating the business to the next level and in new directions. Hap holds a double MBA in Finance and Marketing.
Robert Butz— Manager of farming operations, Robert is also a member of the Montgomery County Agricultural Advisory Committee, Vice Chairman of Montgomery County Soil Conversation Committee, Vice Chairman of Montgomery County Farm Services Agency Committee, and a Member of the Farm Bureau and Maryland State Aquaculture Committee. Robert is the Farm’s “Ambassador” to the community, and State and Local agencies. Robert holds a BA in Economics.
Jeremy Butz– Manager of the farm’s Engineering subsidiary, Jeremy is the design and implementation specialist for all of the farm’s mechanical operations, equipment customizations and auction enthusiast. Jeremy is also a Member of Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and Member of Montgomery Agricultural Center Committee, Member of Society of Mechanical Engineers and holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree.
Karen Hull— Office Manager, Karen “keeps everything in line—especially the boys.” With almost two decades with Windridge Farm, Karen ensures the Farm’s integrity with accounting and financial excellence, and is also always there when help is needed both inside and outside the office (unless it is snowing).