Resource Conservation

Illustration for Maryland's Animal Waste Technology Fund, showing farm animals (horse, sheep, chickens, cow, pig, bull) and wast

MDA's Animal Waste Technology Fund (AWTF) is now accepting applications. 
​Please Visit the AWTF web page to learn more. ​


​The Office of Resource Conservation provides farmers with financial and technical assistance​ to install conservation practices that support crop and livestock production while protecting natural resources. 

Key program areas include Conservation GrantsNutrient Management, District Operation​s, and Program Planning and Evaluation. Priorities include: 


CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION. The Office works with farmers to install high-priority conservation practices that will allow us to achieve Maryland's water quality goals. 

CLIMATE RESILIENCE. The Office works to integrate climate-smart farming practices into its conservation agenda through research support and increased financial and technical assistance to farmers. 

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. Everyone deserves equal access to our conservation programs and services. We continue t​o integrate environmental justice into our conservation programs. This will ensure that small, urban, minority, and underserved communities benefit from clean water, healthy natural resources, and climate change readiness.​

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Program Information

Hans Schmidt, Assistant Secretary
Office of Resource Conservation
Phone: 410-841-5865

Office Address
50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy 
Annapolis, MD 21401

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