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APPLY FOR OUR COVER CROP GRANTS!
Mark your calendars! Maryland's 2026-2027 Cover Crop Sign-up opens June 22. This is your opportunity to apply for attractive grants to help cover the cost of planting fall cover crops to build your soil's health and protect the Chesapeake Bay. Your local soil conservation district will accept grant applications through July 17. Please take a moment to explore our improved Cover Crop Plus+ grants for innovative cover crop practitioners.
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NEW URBAN FARMING AND COMMUNITY GARDEN GRANTS ARE HERE
MDA is excited to launch a new grant program that supports urban farms and community gardens. Whether you're a startup or looking to expand, our grants can help you pay for improvements such as refrigerated or dry storage, wash-and-pack stations, fencing, low tunnels, conservation practices, rooftop gardens, controlled environments, and more. Submit your application by July 24.
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What’s often the most exciting time of the year for farmers is also the busiest. Harvest time means long hours and the hope that this year’s crop has been a good one. Especially when the season’s climate has been unpredictable...
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UMES AG SHOWCASE AWAITS YOU
The 6th annual University of MD Eastern Shore Extension (UMES) Ag Showcase returns to Princess Anne on August 12. It offers the latest research and production techniques for alternative crops. Field trials of corn and soybean varieties using smart farming technology, including drones, will also be discussed. Other topics include precision agriculture tools and equipment, soil health, and more. This event offers 4 MD Nutrient Management CEUs and 8 Pesticide CEUs in various categories.
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MONTGOMERY WINS MD ENVIROTHON
A team of students from Montgomery County has won the Maryland Envirothon with a score of 417.5 points. They now advance to the international competition, which will be held later this summer at Mississippi State University. Sixteen counties competed in the Maryland event, with Harford placing second (412.5), St. Mary's third (393), Charles fourth (371.75), and Carroll fifth (361.5). Congratulations to all the talented competitors!
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Horse Owners: Do you have a conservation success story to share? Maryland's Horse Outreach Workgroup invites you to share your experiences on our Facebook page with fellow horse owners. If you'd like to contribute your story, please complete the survey. We would love to hear from you!
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NEW FACES
The Office of Resource Conservation is pleased to welcome our new employees:
Nutrient Management Program
Olivia Morgan - Administrative Support
Maxine Yoon - Nutrient Management Specialist
Program Planning and Evaluation
Ruth Cassilly - Resource Conservation Specialist
District Operations
Emma Patterson - Administrative Support
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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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