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Sep

Million Acre Challenge

The Million Acre Challenge helps Maryland farmers build soil health, increase farm profitability, and improve water quality – while making farms resilient and active in the face of climate change. Our farmer-focused collaborative uses soil health science, economics, education, and incentives to achieve our mission.
To learn more go to: Million Acre Challenge
September 1, 2023 / Uncategorized / Keli Kirby / Permalink
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Sep

Conservation Grants for Small-Scale and Urban Farms

Conservation Grants for Small-Scale and Urban Farms 

​Maryland’s Small Farm and Urban Agriculture Program provides financial assistance to support small-scale agricultural operations located in urban, peri-urban, rural, and suburban areas. It aims to increase community access to healthy foods by helping farmers improve their management of natural resources by adopting Bay-friendly and climate-smart farming practices.
For more information go to: Water and Power Grants
Small Acreage Cover Crop Program: More Information 
Maryland Urban Agriculture Designation Map: Click Here
September 1, 2023 / Uncategorized / Keli Kirby / Permalink
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Sep

2023-2024 Cover Crop Program

The 2023-2024 tentative Cover Crop Sign-up window is June 21st through July 17.

Cover crops are your first line of defense against erosion and runoff in the winter

For more information on the Cover Crop program and the New Cover Crop Plus Program go to:

Maryland Cover Crop Program

Cover Crop Plus (3-year commitment and 500 acre maximum)

Nutrient Management Plan Certification Form (Needed if participating in the Cover Crop Program) 

 W-9 (Needed if participating in the Cover Crop Program) 

Cover Crop Plus Application  Cover Crop Application Cover Crop Requirements and Agreement Cover Crop  Seed Sampling Form Cover Crop Aerial Seeding Invoice Conservation Spotlight - Cover Crops

   
September 1, 2023 / Event, Program / Keli Kirby / Permalink
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