CONSERVATION PRACTICES AT WORK ON A MARYLAND CHICKEN FARM
Worcester County | Watch Now on YouTube | 2:42
Learn how this Maryland farm family works to raise healthy chickens while protecting the natural resources that we all depend on.
TREE PLANTING INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR FARMERS
Discover how MDA's tree-planting and agroforestry incentive programs can help you increase farm income, enhance soil and herd health, and safeguard local streams and natural resources. It's a win-win for your farm and the environment.
FREE CONSERVATION HELP FOR SMALL HORSE FARMS
Watch our 30-second public service announcement to learn how Maryland's 23 local soil conservation districts support small horse farms with free planning and design services to restore overgrazed pastures, manage mud and manure, and protect local streams.
STREAMSIDE BUFFERS & LIVESTOCK EXCLUSION
Allegany County |
Watch Now on YouTube | 2:30Meet an Allegany County farm family that has taken advantage of incentives offered through MDA's Conservation Buffer Initiative to plant trees and exclude livestock from their farm stream.
STREAM PROTECTION PRACTICES FOR HORSE FARMS
Harford County |
Watch Now on YouTube | 2:45When Tim and Tracey Gay bought the property that would become Molly Hill Farm, they immediately began to restore the pastures. Over the years, they have installed a range of conservation practices to protect the stream that runs through their property, the quality of their pastures, and the health of their horses.
GRASSED WATERWAYSCecil County |
Watch Now on YouTube | 3:07Grassed waterways protect fields from erosion and safeguard local water quality. They help prevent gullies from forming and are one of the most popular conservation practices installed by farmers. Learn why this Cecil County farmer is their biggest fan.
WETLAND RESTORATIONTalbot County | Watch Now on YouTube | 3:59Wetlands provide farmers with a range of water quality and enhanced wildlife benefits. Learn how this Talbot County farmer transformed unproductive areas of his farm into wetlands with the help of 100% cost-share.
MEET A GROWN UP FOREST BUFFERCarroll County | Watch Now on YouTube | 2:19Ever wonder what a grown up forest buffer looks like? See for yourself the many benefits of streamside forests.
COVER CROPPING
Queen Anne's County | Watch Now on YouTube | 3:44
You’ve probably heard about the water quality and soil health benefits of cover crops. But did you know that cover crops can provide a stable source of nitrogen for spring crops? Meet a pair of Queen Anne's County farmers who have taken cover cropping to the next level.
FARMING WITH YOUR NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Washington County |Watch Now on YouTube | 4:03 Nutrient management plans help farmers protect quality and improve farm efficiency and profitability. Meet a Washington County dairy and grain farmer who gets the most out of his plan.
PASTURE MANAGEMENT
Anne Arundel County | Watch Now on YouTube | 4:41Sound pasture management provides health benefits for horses and local waterways. Learn how this Anne Arundel county barn manager uses rotational grazing to improve pasture grasses and save on feed costs.
STREAM RESTORATION
Baltimore County | Watch Now on YouTube | 4:49 Learn how this Baltimore County beef farmer took advantage of Maryland's financial and technical assistance programs to restore the stream that runs through his property.
MANURE MANAGEMENT
Frederick County | Watch Now On YouTube | 3:34 Waste storage structures come in all shapes and sizes. Hear what two Frederick County livestock farmers have to say about how these facilities protect local streams, improve their operations, and make
daily chores easier.
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Frederick County | Watch Now on YouTube | 2:33 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.
