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<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n3\/26\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSTATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Wicomico SCD is seeking individuals with knowledge and sincere interest<\/em> in proper land use and conservation of natural resources to be considered for appointment to its Board of Supervisors. Supervisors must be residents of Wicomico County and are expected to attend monthly meetings of the Board. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to attend a Board meeting prior to applying. Contact the Wicomico SCD office for meeting details (410-546-4777, ext. 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe appointment is a five-year term to expire on July 14, 2031<\/strong> and is made by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee (SSCC). More information (including Facts Supervisors Should Know<\/em>) and the application form can be downloaded at the website below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/mda.maryland.gov\/about_mda\/Pages\/md-soil-conservation-committee.aspx<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCompleted forms may be emailed to <\/strong>loretta.collins@maryland.gov<\/strong><\/a> (preferred) or mailed to:<\/strong> State Soil Conservation Committee, c\/o Loretta Collins, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJanuary 29, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Maryland Department of Agriculture Conservation Buffer Initiative signup has started.\u2002To apply. contact your local Conservation District. Download the program information sheet here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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3\/26\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSTATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Wicomico SCD is seeking individuals with knowledge and sincere interest<\/em> in proper land use and conservation of natural resources to be considered for appointment to its Board of Supervisors. Supervisors must be residents of Wicomico County and are expected to attend monthly meetings of the Board. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to attend a Board meeting prior to applying. Contact the Wicomico SCD office for meeting details (410-546-4777, ext. 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe appointment is a five-year term to expire on July 14, 2031<\/strong> and is made by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee (SSCC). More information (including Facts Supervisors Should Know<\/em>) and the application form can be downloaded at the website below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/mda.maryland.gov\/about_mda\/Pages\/md-soil-conservation-committee.aspx<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCompleted forms may be emailed to <\/strong>loretta.collins@maryland.gov<\/strong><\/a> (preferred) or mailed to:<\/strong> State Soil Conservation Committee, c\/o Loretta Collins, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJanuary 29, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Maryland Department of Agriculture Conservation Buffer Initiative signup has started.\u2002To apply. contact your local Conservation District. Download the program information sheet here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Wicomico SCD is seeking individuals with knowledge and sincere interest<\/em> in proper land use and conservation of natural resources to be considered for appointment to its Board of Supervisors. Supervisors must be residents of Wicomico County and are expected to attend monthly meetings of the Board. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to attend a Board meeting prior to applying. Contact the Wicomico SCD office for meeting details (410-546-4777, ext. 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe appointment is a five-year term to expire on July 14, 2031<\/strong> and is made by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee (SSCC). More information (including Facts Supervisors Should Know<\/em>) and the application form can be downloaded at the website below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/mda.maryland.gov\/about_mda\/Pages\/md-soil-conservation-committee.aspx<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCompleted forms may be emailed to <\/strong>loretta.collins@maryland.gov<\/strong><\/a> (preferred) or mailed to:<\/strong> State Soil Conservation Committee, c\/o Loretta Collins, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJanuary 29, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Maryland Department of Agriculture Conservation Buffer Initiative signup has started.\u2002To apply. contact your local Conservation District. Download the program information sheet here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Wicomico SCD is seeking individuals with knowledge and sincere interest<\/em> in proper land use and conservation of natural resources to be considered for appointment to its Board of Supervisors. Supervisors must be residents of Wicomico County and are expected to attend monthly meetings of the Board. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to attend a Board meeting prior to applying. Contact the Wicomico SCD office for meeting details (410-546-4777, ext. 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe appointment is a five-year term to expire on July 14, 2031<\/strong> and is made by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee (SSCC). More information (including Facts Supervisors Should Know<\/em>) and the application form can be downloaded at the website below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/mda.maryland.gov\/about_mda\/Pages\/md-soil-conservation-committee.aspx<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCompleted forms may be emailed to <\/strong>loretta.collins@maryland.gov<\/strong><\/a> (preferred) or mailed to:<\/strong> State Soil Conservation Committee, c\/o Loretta Collins, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJanuary 29, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Maryland Department of Agriculture Conservation Buffer Initiative signup has started.\u2002To apply. contact your local Conservation District. Download the program information sheet here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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The appointment is a five-year term to expire on July 14, 2031<\/strong> and is made by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee (SSCC). More information (including Facts Supervisors Should Know<\/em>) and the application form can be downloaded at the website below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/mda.maryland.gov\/about_mda\/Pages\/md-soil-conservation-committee.aspx<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCompleted forms may be emailed to <\/strong>loretta.collins@maryland.gov<\/strong><\/a> (preferred) or mailed to:<\/strong> State Soil Conservation Committee, c\/o Loretta Collins, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJanuary 29, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Maryland Department of Agriculture Conservation Buffer Initiative signup has started.\u2002To apply. contact your local Conservation District. Download the program information sheet here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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Completed forms may be emailed to <\/strong>loretta.collins@maryland.gov<\/strong><\/a> (preferred) or mailed to:<\/strong> State Soil Conservation Committee, c\/o Loretta Collins, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJanuary 29, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Maryland Department of Agriculture Conservation Buffer Initiative signup has started.\u2002To apply. contact your local Conservation District. Download the program information sheet here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. Anyone recommended should be able to attend monthly meetings of the Board of Supervisors, and have a knowledge of and a sincere interest in proper land use and the conservation of soil, water and related natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To subscribe to updates and information regarding the Cover Crop program please use the form below. 3\/26\/2026 STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED The Wicomico SCD is seeking individuals with knowledge and sincere…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116558127,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_wpcom_ai_launchpad_about_page":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1366","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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January 29, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe Maryland Department of Agriculture Conservation Buffer Initiative signup has started.\u2002To apply. contact your local Conservation District. Download the program information sheet here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. Anyone recommended should be able to attend monthly meetings of the Board of Supervisors, and have a knowledge of and a sincere interest in proper land use and the conservation of soil, water and related natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To subscribe to updates and information regarding the Cover Crop program please use the form below. 3\/26\/2026 STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED The Wicomico SCD is seeking individuals with knowledge and sincere…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116558127,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_wpcom_ai_launchpad_about_page":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1366","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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The Maryland Department of Agriculture Conservation Buffer Initiative signup has started.\u2002To apply. contact your local Conservation District. Download the program information sheet here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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June 16, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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The June issue of Agronomy news is out. Please click here to view<\/a>. Or subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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June 13, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClick on the photo for a larger view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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June 6, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/object>Wicomico-SCD-Noms-Needed-White-1<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
January 30, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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November 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe full pdf can be downloaded here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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The Lower Shore Land Trust has created a quick guide on the process for land assessment for USDA programs like WRE, CRP and EQIP. The guide is a reference for landowners interested transforming marginal cropland into wetland habitat for species like: Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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November 3, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA site visit is conducted for an assessment and suitability determination for a Wetland Restoration in Wicomico County. Jonathon Moy and Teresa Kampmeyer of NRCS, (front right and left) are determining soil type and hydric percentage. Samples were taken at various locations on the parcel then documented on a soil report. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. Anyone recommended should be able to attend monthly meetings of the Board of Supervisors, and have a knowledge of and a sincere interest in proper land use and the conservation of soil, water and related natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To subscribe to updates and information regarding the Cover Crop program please use the form below. 3\/26\/2026 STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED The Wicomico SCD is seeking individuals with knowledge and sincere…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116558127,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_wpcom_ai_launchpad_about_page":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1366","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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September 23, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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July 27, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the MDA site here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. 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June 21, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on traditional Cover Crop signup click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. Anyone recommended should be able to attend monthly meetings of the Board of Supervisors, and have a knowledge of and a sincere interest in proper land use and the conservation of soil, water and related natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To subscribe to updates and information regarding the Cover Crop program please use the form below. 3\/26\/2026 STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED The Wicomico SCD is seeking individuals with knowledge and sincere…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116558127,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_wpcom_ai_launchpad_about_page":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1366","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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June 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information on the Cover Crop Plus+ program click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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March 5, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. 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December 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information about conservation planning and programs, contact our office or visit www.md.nrcs.usda.gov<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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December 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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December 01, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. 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October 25, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis short Maryland Farm & Harvest clip explains how a bioreactor removes pollutants from agricultural drainage water before it reaches local streams. Click here<\/a> to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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September 09, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMDA press release regarding aerial cover crop seeding. <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. 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August 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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August 5, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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The prestigious Leopold Conservation Award has come to Maryland! The award\u2014given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold\u2014celebrates voluntary conservation by farmers and forestland owners in 23 states. The Maryland award winner will receive $10,000. Nominations are due by August 31, 2021. More info here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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August 4, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoil conservation districts are now accepting applications for high-priority in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices that qualify for up to 100% cost-share. Funding for the conservation practices is provided by the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. Read more here<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. 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July 8, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis Maryland Farm and Harvest clip explains the ups and downs and ins and outs of using an airplane to drop cover crop seeds into fields of standing corn. Click here <\/a>to watch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. 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June 23, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. 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Maryland’s Cover Crop Registration begins July 1,2021 and ends July 16,2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enrollment will be conducted by mail. Applications will be mailed to last years participants between July 1-16 2021. More cover crop information and resources can be found on the Maryland Department of Agricultures Website.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nNew to cover crops? Watch two short videos below for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQS8khhRvcA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>June 21, 2021<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WICOMICO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominations for an appointment to the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointment will be for a term to expire <strong>July 14, 2026<\/strong> and will fill the expired term of <strong>Robert Guy<\/strong>. Nominations should be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. Nomination forms are available at the Wicomico Soil Conservation District Office, 2322 B. Goddard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. Nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee by <strong>July 6, 2021<\/strong>. The form is now available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.state.md.us\/\">www.mda.<\/a>maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supervisor must be a resident of the district. District boundaries are the same as county boundaries. 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