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$1,000/ACRE SIGNING BONUS FOR CREP ENROLLMENT Here's a treemendous deal that will make your local stream happy. MDA just increased its one-time signing bonus to $1,000 per acre for eligible farmers and landowners who install forest buffers along qualifying stream corridors through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).
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GROW WITH MANURE With commercial fertilizer costs skyrocketing, there’s no better time to switch to poultry manure to help build healthy soils and improve yields. Demand for manure is high, so please plan ahead for spring crops. Our FastTrack grants can help. We now pay up to $28/ton to haul manure to qualifying fields with acceptable soil phosphorus levels.
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This November, why not keep the stubble on harvested crop fields to improve your soil's health and your bottom line. This short USDA-NRCS video explores the economic and soil health benefits of no-till farming. Click here to watch.
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NRCS CONSERVATION FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ANNOUNCED The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced Fiscal Year 2022 assistance opportunities for these popular conservation programs: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) Program.
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LAWN FERTILIZER BLACKOUT DATES TAKE EFFECT NOVEMBER 16 Lawn fertilizer blackout dates authorized by Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law take effect November 16 and run through February 28. Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or a lawn care pro, our website has everything you need to know.
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EXTENSION WINTER CROP PRODUCTION MEETINGS ANNOUNCED Farmers: Get the latest research and data to make informed 2022 growing decisions for agricultural crops. Topics include agronomy, urban farming, and forage, fruit, and vegetable production. Attendance is free and meetings will be held in person and virtually.
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AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Four finalists have been selected for the 2021 Maryland Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers and landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management on private working lands.
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Maryland Public Television’s popular original series, Maryland Farm & Harvest, returns tonight at 7 p.m. with the first of 13 new episodes. Click the button to watch the preview.
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BUY FRESH. BUY LOCAL Celebrate the holidays with Maryland products. Visit Maryland's Best for a list of farms that sell fresh turkeys along with helpful tips and recipes. You can also find local cheeses, wines, and other Maryland products to serve during the holidays.
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Update: Due to wet soil conditions and excessive rainfall, MDA has extended the cover crop planting deadline until November 12.
MDA and the University of Maryland Extension have teamed up to develop a new Farm Stress Assistance Program that will provide physical and mental health resources to rural communities. The program is funded by a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
MDA recently honored 44 employees for their many years of dedicated service. More than half of the employees honored have 20 years of service or more.
Want to work for MDA? Check out the latest job openings throughout the department on our website.
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COVID-19 UPDATE Maryland is taking decisive action to address COVID-19. Find the latest information at covidLink.
Pictured: Talbot Soil Conservation District
Photo credits: MDA, Edwin Remsberg Photographs, USDA, and Maryland Public Television.
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