Stevenson, Maryland · Est. 1918

Heritage Eggs,
Just Got Laid.

Black Copper Marans & Ameraucaunas

Soy-free · Corn-free · Free-range · Omega-3 & Marigold enriched. The most extraordinary dark chocolate brown and tar heel blue eggs in Maryland.

Chocolate Brown
Tar Heel Blue
Amber Orange Yolk
100%Free Range
Soy-Free& Corn-Free
Omega-3Enriched Diet
MarigoldEnriched Feed
Est. 1918Stevenson, MD
The Black Copper Maran flock
The Flock · Autumn
Aerial view of Venture Farms
Aerial View · Summer
Coop porch at Christmas
Coop Porch · Christmas
Venture Farms in winter
The Farm · Winter

Our Story

A Century of Caring for the Land

Venture Farms 1918 is a small family farm nestled in the wooded hills of Stevenson, Maryland โ€” a place where the land has been tended with genuine love for over a hundred years.

We specialize in two exceptional heritage breeds: Black Copper Marans and Ameraucaunas. Every bird is raised on open pasture year-round, fed a soy-free, corn-free diet enriched with high-protein feed, omega-3 fatty acids, and marigold โ€” the secret behind our legendary amber, deep-orange yolks.

What you find in our eggs you simply will not find in any grocery store. Each carton is a product of genuine care, exceptional breeding, and over a century of farming tradition.

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We only raise the breeds that produce the most extraordinary eggs in the world. Dark chocolate brown from our Marans. Tar heel blue from our Ameraucaunas. And every single yolk โ€” that deep glowing amber-orange โ€” that’s the marigold doing its magic.

— Serena Martin, Venture Farms 1918

The Yolk Standard

Marigold-Enriched
Amber-Orange Yolks.

You’ve seen pale, watery yolks. You’ve seen ordinary yellow. Our yolks are something else โ€” a deep, glowing amber-orange that comes from intentional, nutrition-first farming.

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Marigold Enriched — Our Secret Ingredient We add natural marigold (Calendula) to every hen’s diet. The lutein and zeaxanthin pigments in marigold are absorbed directly into the yolk โ€” producing that extraordinary deep amber-orange color you cannot fake. No dyes. No tricks. Just marigold.
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High-Protein DietSuperior protein formulation supports vibrant yolk development and overall hen health.
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Omega-3 EnrichedEvery egg delivers elevated omega-3 fatty acids for exceptional nutritional density.
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Soy-Free & Corn-FreeNo soy, no corn. A cleaner diet means a cleaner, more nutritious egg.
The flock
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Deep Amber
Orange Yolk
Guaranteed

Heritage Breeds

Two Breeds.
Two Extraordinary Eggs.

We don’t raise a dozen breeds. We raise two — and we raise them exceptionally well.

Black Copper Maran
Dark Chocolate Brown Eggs

Regarded by chefs and egg connoisseurs worldwide as the producer of the most visually stunning eggs on earth. Our Black Copper Marans lay deep, glossy chocolate-brown eggs with a richness of flavor that simply cannot be replicated. Their yolks โ€” fed on our omega-3 and marigold diet โ€” are a deeply amber, almost burnt-orange color that elevates every dish.

Ameraucauna
Tar Heel Blue Eggs

The Ameraucauna’s egg is a thing of genuine beauty — a steel, tar heel blue that makes every carton look like it was curated by a designer. Calm, inquisitive birds that love open pasture, they thrive in our free-range environment. Inside: the same deep amber yolk, enriched by marigold and omega-3, that we’re known for.

Venture Farms in winter snow

Year Round

Our Girls Don’t
Take Days Off.

Through Maryland summers and snow-covered winters, our flock stays on pasture and keeps laying. Year-round access to open land. Year-round fresh eggs.

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See the Farm

Watch Our Farm
Come to Life

There’s nothing quite like seeing Venture Farms 1918 in action. Meet the flock, explore the pasture, and see exactly how we raise the eggs you love.

From the hen house porch to the open fields — this is how it’s done.

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Venture Farms Swag

Wear the Farm

Show the world you know where real food comes from. Our merchandise features the iconic Venture Farms 1918 chicken & egg logo โ€” the same mark on every carton we’ve ever sold.

T-shirts and hats available now. More coming soon โ€” perfect for anyone whose eggs were “Just Got Laid.”

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Classic Tee
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Farm Hat
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Hoodie
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Tote Bag
Coming Soon

Where to Find Us

Four Boutique Stores in Baltimore & Stevenson

Our eggs are stocked at four hand-selected local retailers — plus directly from the farm each week.

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Eddie’s of Charles St.
Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
Gourmet grocer since 1944
02
Eddie’s of Roland Ave.
Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Roland Park neighborhood
03
The French Paradox
Stevenson Area
Maryland
Fine foods & wine
04
The Ridge Store
Greenspring Road
Stevenson, MD
Local Stevenson staple

Weekly Market

Fresh Every Week.
They Go Fast.

We post availability each week — chocolate brown and blue dozens, sometimes mixed cartons. Quantities are limited. Sign up for our list and get first access.

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What to Expect

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Chocolate Brown EggsFrom our Black Copper Maran flock — the darkest, most prized eggs available.
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Tar Heel Blue EggsFrom our Ameraucauna flock — stunning color, exceptional flavor.
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Marigold-Enriched Amber YolksEvery egg, every breed — that deep glowing orange from our marigold diet.
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Stevenson, MarylandFarm pickup available. Also at 4 boutique retailers.

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Say Hello

Fresh eggs, swag, market registration, wholesale inquiries — or just to talk chickens. We love hearing from you.

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Stevenson, Maryland