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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
MDA wants to make sure our programs and services are open to everyone. In response to a statewide Executive Order, we are developing our first Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. This plan will help us prioritize fairness and equality in our work. We invite you, our valued partners, to share your thoughts by completing our survey. Your input is important to us! The open-ended survey will be available until late June 2026.
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MASTER NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT– START WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS
MDA's two-day Fundamentals of Nutrient Management training will be offered June 24 and 25 in Annapolis. This course provides a comprehensive overview of topics covered by the upcoming Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam, scheduled for August 7. You'll learn about Maryland's nutrient management regulations, basic soil science, soil fertility recommendations and much more.
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HORSE LOVERS: SAVE THE DATE!
MDA's Horse Outreach Workgroup is excited to announce its inaugural Equine Conservation Summit! This year’s event will take place on November 14 at the University System of Maryland Southern MD campus in California, MD. The summit will feature a variety of workshops and panels covering topics such as pasture/nutrient management, equine nutrition, and financial assistance to install conservation practices on farms. Please check the website for updates, sponsorship opportunities, and more.
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LATE SPRING FROST IMPACTS MARYLAND CROPS
Early the morning of Tuesday, April 21, farmers across Maryland experienced one the most significant crop losses in recent memory due to a late spring frost. Since the onset of the frost, MDA has been in touch with those vineyards and fruit growers across the state that have been hit the hardest by this late season freeze...
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NO-TILL DRILL FOR RENT
The Garrett Soil Conservation District has a No-Till Drill available for rent. The rental fee for the drill is $10 per acre. For more information, or to rent the drill, please call the district at 301-501-5886 or email jeannie.frazee@maryland.gov.
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SEMINAR ALERT: CONSERVATION RESOURCES FOR HORSE FARMS
Reserve your spot today at the Maryland Horse Foundation's June 11th seminar on conservation practices and financial resources for horse farms. Whether you manage a small paddock or a large facility, this seminar provides practical tools to improve your farm’s productivity and protect natural resources.
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SPRING SEEDLING GIVEAWAY TOUR
Join the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District on May 27 or May 30 for its Spring Seedling Giveaway. Their heirloom seedlings are started from seeds produced by the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance and grown by the Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission’s Randall Farm. Pick up your free heirloom Black Cherry Tomato and Sweet Basil seedlings, along with Native Northeast Wildflower Seed Mix packets.
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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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