Maryland Department of Agriculture

MDA Expands Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone for 2022

MDA and University of Maryland Extension have partnered to provide education and outreach on topics related to mental and physical wellness for farmers, families, and communities. Click for more information.

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MDA Public Meetings Calendar

In accordance with Maryland's Open Meetings Act, the Maryland Department of Agriculture posts upcoming meetings on the MDA Public Meetings Calendar. Information on dates, times, locations, agendas, and points of contact are listed on each calendar event. Notices of Public Meetings are also posted on the newsroom of our website.

Manure Happens

The Manure Happens campaign teaches citizens about how farmers manage manure resources and protect water quality in local streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Information for farmers on the benefits of using manure as a crop fertilizer and details on MDA's new Fast Track grants can be found here.

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