Agricultural Information

COVER CROP PROGRAM - to reduce the leaching of excess crop nutrients into groundwater during the fall and winter months, the Maryland Department of Agriculture has an annual cover crop program. Cover crops immobilize unused nitrogen from the root zone and reduce erosion. Click here to see program incentives and guidelines for this year.

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CONTRACTORS LIST- this is a list compiled from those contractors doing work in Baltimore County who have requested that their names be included on this list. The District does not promote or endorse any of these individuals. Click here to download pdf file.

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs) designed to increase farm productivity, reduce soil erosion and protect water quality, these take into consideration the natural resources on your farm. Click here to view a pdf of the brochure entitled Conservation Choices. This guide explains how each bmp works to suit your conservation needs. Keep in mind that if you qualify, some of these practices may be cost-shareable.

COST SHARE Are you interested in installing best management practices? They may be cost-shareable! If you have an existing water quality problem, and would like some advice on what best management practices would be most effective on your farm, please click here to send an e-mail to one of our ag. staff.

AG. NEWSLETTERS - click here to see the latest issue of our newsletter, Agricultural Conservation News.

Previous Issues: January 2007 April 2007 July 2007 October 2007 January 2008 April 2008

CONSERVATION PLANS - One of the primary functions of the District's ag. department is to write Soil and Water Quality Conservation Plans (conservation plans) for farmers and landowners. These conservation plans utilize best management practices to manage and protect land and water quality while optimizing productivity. Although these plans aren't mandatory, some programs, such as the Baltimore County Ag. Land Preservation program, require them.

If you are interested in having a conservation plan written for your farm or property, click here to request a meeting with one of our ag. staff.

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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT-

As a result of 1998 legislation and the Water Quality Improvement Act, all Maryland farmers grossing $2,500 or more annually or raising 8,000 pounds or more of live animal weight are required to run their operations using a nutrient management plan that addresses both nitrogen and phosphorus inputs

But this far-reaching legislation also touches a number of other interests, including people who apply nutrients, poultry growers and companies, and Maryland-certified nutrient management consultants, who must now begin writing nutrient management plans based on both soil nitrogen and phosphorus.

Currently, there is no cost-sharing available from MDA for nutrient management plans.

Click here to view more program details and requirements.

AG. PHOTOS - over the years we've collected many photos of bmps, animals, and other ag. related subjects. Click here to view some of our favorites.

COOPERATOR AWARDS The District awards a Cooperator of the Year award based on criteria determined by the Board of Supervisors.

Click here to see photos of past recipients.