Through five generations, over more than 60 years, the Wright family of Wicomico County, Md., has provided the local community, as well as vacationers, superior agricultural products. What started as a part-time learning process for Charles M. Wright, Jr., has now evolved into a well-managed farming business and a 13,000 sq. ft. retail market, providing the highest quality vegetables and fruits, plus seasonal and gift items.

Mr. Wright also sits on many agricultural related boards around the region; on today's episode we get into some of the topics that he continues to advocate for to ensure a future for Maryland's farmers.

Bryan Martin currently serves as a Managing Director of the D. E. Shaw group. At the D. E. Shaw group he led the U.S. Private Equity team from 2005 through 2019.

Throughout his career, Mr. Martin has been an innovator and a pioneer, building companies and management teams in high-growth, capital-intensive industries. Prior to founding D.E. Shaw, he was a member of the board of directors for two other historically-important renewable energy companies, First Wind and Deepwater Wind. As Chairman of the Board of Deepwater Wind, Mr. Martin was instrumental in developing the first offshore wind farm in the U.S.

WE ARE BACK!!! In this episode of the Chesapeake Dirt Podcast, we sit down with Ian and Brian, the founders of High ’n Dry Waders, to talk about their journey from idea to industry-leading gear. We dive into how their waders are built for everyday watermen to hardcore waterfowlers, the challenges of starting an outdoor brand, and what drives their passion for hunting and conservation on the Chesapeake.