Video Library

MARYLAND

Conservation Videos

Meet the farmers and conservation professionals who are making a difference for the natural resources that we all depend on. Our new video series spotlights Maryland farmers and the conservation projects they have installed to combat runoff, manage manure, protect local streams, build healthy soils, and make daily chores easier. Find out how these practices have saved them both time and money. We hope that you will watch, learn and share.

MANURE MANAGEMENT

Frederick County | 3 minutes 34 seconds
Waste storage structures come in all shapes and sizes. Meet two Frederick County livestock farmers who have installed these facilities to protect local streams, improve their operations and make daily chores easier.

STREAM RESTORATION

Baltimore County | 4 minutes 49 seconds
When this Baltimore County beef farmer learned about Maryland's free financial and technical assistance programs to restore local streams, he never hesitated to say "yes" to clean water.

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Frederick County | 2 minutes 33 seconds
Local soil conservation districts have a long history of helping farmers install conservation practices on their farms to protect natural resources. Learn how their free engineering and technology services save farmers both time and money.

FARMING WITH YOUR NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Washington County | 4 minutes 03 seconds
Nutrient management planning helps farmers protect local water quality while improving farm efficiency and profitability. Meet a Washington County dairy and grain farmer who gets the most out of his nutrient management plan.

NEW: PASTURE MANAGEMENT

Anne Arundel County | 4 minutes 41 seconds
Sound pasture management can provide significant health benefits for both your horses and local waterways. Learn how this Anne Arundel county barn manager uses rotational grazing and other best management practices to improve pasture grasses and save on feed costs.