Long Green Farms has been passed down over 8 generations of Crothers.
Caleb and Alice are the current stewards.
(Farm Life Photos)
Caleb Crothers
Caleb in our herringbone double 8 milking parlor. (Farm Life Photos)
Caleb Crothers is the proud owner/operator of Long Green Farms Inc.
Raised on the farm, he is the 8th generation to farm Long Green Farms Inc. After graduating from Caravel Academy, Caleb moved to Tennessee to play football for Coach Ken Sparks at Carson-Newman University. While attending Carson-Newman Caleb was awarded All-American for his efforts on the field. In 2006 Caleb earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration. Carson-Newman also introduced Caleb to his wife, Alice. They married in 2007.
In 2007 Caleb began his career as a police officer serving the City of Knoxville. Caleb also served as a member of the Special Operations Team until his return to the farm in 2015.
Caleb currently serves as a board member of the Rosebank Cemetery since 2018, a board member of the Cecil County Farm Bureau since 2020, and a board member of the National Dairy Research and Promotion Board with the United States Department of Agriculture.
ALICe CROTHERS
Alice (Weddington) Crothers is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee. While attending Carson Newman University, Alice met her husband, Caleb. Alice earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Adminsitration in 2005. In 2006 Alice earned a Masters of Public Health in Administration from the University of Tennessee.
Alice served as a healthcare administrator for a pulmonary/critical care and hospitalist practice until returning the farm in 2015. Alice is the Treasurer of Long Green Farms. She hosts the Adopt a Cow program for the state of Maryland with the American Dairy Association North East. Alice serves as an Associate on the Cecil County Soil Conservation District Board and as a Regional Council Representative for Land O’ Lakes. Alice is a graduate of Class 12 Young Dairy Leaders Institute from the Holstein Foundation.
Alice has shared her passion of Long Green Farms heritage and sustainability journey in TIME, Progressive Dairy, Maryland Public Television, Lancaster Farming and more.
Caleb and Alice have three delightful daughters; Saralyon, Henley and Baylor.
Henley (8), Baylor (5) and Saralyon (9) love growing up with endless adventures and explorations on the farm.
the team
The Team at Long Green Farms makes the milk magic happen every day. They wake up before the sun and don’t rest until after dark. Farming knows no holidays, special occasions, or weekends. The cows are hungry. The land needs to be planted or harvested. We are so grateful that our Team is committed to the animals and the environment. Our Team calls Long Green Farms home. We are also grateful to the community that supports us. It takes a village to plant, harvest, and prepare feed. We are beyond thankful for all the hands on deck at Long Green Farms.
