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SPRING COVER CROP CERTIFICATIONS UNDERWAY
Farmers enrolled in Maryland's 2025-2026 Cover Crop Program have begun terminating their cover crops in advance of spring planting. Termination options include green chopping, plowing under, rolling/crimping, or using a burn-down herbicide. To receive payment, cover crops must be terminated by June 1, 2026.
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LAST CALL FOR SMALL FARM COVER CROP APPLICATIONS!
MDA's Small Farm Cover Crop Program will accept applications for its 2026 grant cycle through April 24. This program offers up to $1,500 a year to small-scale and urban growers who plant cover crops in their production areas to build healthy soils, improve crop yields, and protect local water quality.
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Immerse yourself in stories celebrating Maryland’s defining natural resource during MPT’s 22nd annual Chesapeake Bay Week, premiering April 19–25. Audiences will enjoy more than 30 programs and documentaries exploring the unique ecosystems and culture of our nation’s largest estuary. MDA's Cover Crop Program is a proud sponsor of Chesapeake Bay Week 2026!
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HOOF IT ON OVER TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S EQUINE SEMINAR
Join the Montgomery Soil Conservation District for a day focused on Equine! This event features presentations from industry experts on nutrient and pasture management, soil conservation, legal and regulatory updates, and current issues affecting the equine community. Participants can earn 6 CEUs in all agricultural NM categories.
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AG SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
The Worcester Soil Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship to a high school senior or college student pursuing a post-secondary education in 2026. Applicants must be Worcester County residents with plans to enter an agriculture-related field.
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BE WISE: HIRE CERTIFIED
MDA reminds residents and lawn care professionals to follow Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law when caring for lawns this spring. This law is designed to protect local streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay from fertilizer runoff originating from non-agricultural sources. These include golf courses, parks, recreational areas, athletic fields, businesses, and hundreds of thousands of home lawns.
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NEED HELP WITH A CONSERVATION PROJECT?
Please contact your local soil conservation district for additional information on MDA conservation programs, grants, and services.
STATE OF MARYLAND JOB OPENINGS
Check out the latest job openings on our website.
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