Maryland's Healthy Soils Program
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Farmers in Maryland have established themselves as national leaders in on-farm conservation. They have demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and soil health through the early and widespread adoption of conservation practices, such as cover crops and no-till farming.
Healthy soils provide water and climate benefits and can increase farm resilience, and profitability. The Healthy Soils Program welcomes farmers who want to improve soil health by minimizing disturbance, maximizing biodiversity, and maintaining continuous soil cover and living roots.
We offer grants and technical support to help farmers adopt innovative conservation practices, promote responsible management of soil and water resources, and foster the development of soil health knowledge within the agricultural community.
Grant Programs
Funding support for our programs is made possible through the Moore-Miller Administration’s implementation of the Climate Solutions Now Act and a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant awarded to the Atlantic Conservation Coalition by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Updated 7/21/26
