Frederick County Soil Conservation District

05/25/2026

SEMINAR ALERT: CONSERVATION RESOURCES FOR HORSE FARMS

Reserve your spot today at the Maryland Horse Foundation's June 11th seminar on conservation practices and financial resources for horse farms. Whether you manage a small paddock or a large facility, this seminar provides practical tools to improve your farm’s productivity and protect natural resources.

Key Topics: Soil Conservation & Water Quality Planning: Learn how a professional SCWQP acts as a roadmap to prevent erosion, promote water

05/22/2026

NO-TILL DRILL FOR RENT

The Garrett Soil Conservation District has a No-Till Drill available for rent. The rental fee for the drill is $10 per acre. For more information, or to rent the drill, please call the district at 301-501-5886 or email [email protected].

05/21/2026

SPRING SEEDLING GIVEAWAY TOUR

Join the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District on May 27 or May 30 for its Spring Seedling Giveaway. Their heirloom seedlings are started from seeds produced by the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance and grown by the Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission’s Randall Farm. Pick up your free heirloom Black Cherry Tomato and Sweet Basil seedlings, along with Native Northeast Wildflower Seed Mix packets.

Join us on one of many stops on the 2026 Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour! This stop will be a seedling giveaway and seed swap at the Prince George's Soil Conservation District headquarters in Upper Marlboro (address below) and we'll be joined by an arrange of exhibitors! Urban Farmer and Master Garden...

05/20/2026

LATE SPRING FROST IMPACTS MARYLAND CROPS

Early the morning of Tuesday, April 21, farmers across Maryland experienced one the most significant crop losses in recent memory due to a late spring frost. Since the onset of the frost, MDA has been in touch with those vineyards and fruit growers across the state that have been hit the hardest by this late season freeze...

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STATEMENT: Maryland Department of Agriculture Statement on the Impact of Late Spring Frost on Crops April 22, 2026 Early the morning of Tuesday, April 21, farmers across Maryland experienced one the most significant crop losses in recent memory due to a late spring frost. Since the onset of the fros...

05/18/2026

Inside a Nitrogen Bioreactor System Built for Cleaner Farm Runoff Maryland Farm & Harvest | MPT

The Hutchison Brothers of Cordova, Md. are the 2024 recipients of the Maryland Aldo Leopold Conservation Award for their farm’s extensive history and their c...

05/15/2026

HORSE LOVERS: SAVE THE DATE!

MDA's Horse Outreach Workgroup is excited to announce its inaugural Equine Conservation Summit! This year’s event will take place on November 14 at the University System of Maryland Southern MD campus in California, MD. The summit will feature a variety of workshops and panels covering topics such as pasture/nutrient management, equine nutrition, and financial assistance to install conservation practices on farms. Please check the website for updates, sponsorship opportunities, and more.

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05/13/2026

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

MDA wants to make sure their programs and services are open to everyone. In response to a statewide Executive Order, they are developing their first Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. This plan will help them prioritize fairness and equality in their work. They invite you to share your thoughts by completing their survey. Your input is important to us! The open-ended survey will be available until late June 2026.

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05/11/2026

MASTER NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT– START WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS

MDA's two-day Fundamentals of Nutrient Management training will be offered June 24 and 25 in Annapolis. This course provides a comprehensive overview of topics covered by the upcoming Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam, scheduled for August 7. You'll learn about Maryland's nutrient management regulations, basic soil science, soil fertility recommendations and much more.

➡️Register by mail by Friday, June 12, 2026. Seating is limited and registrations will be accepted only on a pre-paid first come, first served basis. No registrations will be accepted by phone or at the door. You will receive confirmation by email before the training session begins.

A Pre-Certification Training Course COURSE DESCRIPTION This training course provides participants with a basic overview of knowledge areas covered by the Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Examination. Topics include state nutrient management regulations, nutrient management principles, basi...

05/07/2026

🗓️TRAINING CALENDAR & DATES TO REMEMBER🗓️

➡️May 15 – Deadline to apply for UMD's Advanced Cover Crop Program http://extension.umd.edu/resource/advanced-cover-crop-program-seeking-farmer-collaborators/)
➡️June 1 – Cover crop kill down deadline
➡️June 11 – Maryland Turfgrass Council | Procrastinators Seminar and Turf Field Event https://mdturfcouncil.org/event-6652531)
➡️June 22 – MDA's 2026-2027 Cover Crop Sign-Up Opens (https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/cover_crop.aspx)
➡️June 24 and 25 – Fundamentals of Nutrient Management Training (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fvtyTZBsR2lqYjtTA24T73XGZCiu-bLCvHVfYe9Hgc8/viewform?ts=69a5bf55&edit_requested=true&pli=1)
➡️August 7 – Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeywSsdxI2WT4zFdxjm7Cx9x3KkzS_xbWPkJCkYjWhK58yVKw/viewform)

Available Anytime – On-Demand Continuing Education Webinars for Turfgrass Pros (Please scroll to the bottom of the page, (https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/nutrient_management_training_program.aspx)

Available Anytime – Agricultural Nutrient Management Learn and Earn CEUs (https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/asynchronous.aspx)

Ongoing – University of Maryland Events Calendar (https://agnr.umd.edu/events)

Advanced cover crop program for year 2026.

05/05/2026

🚧 Now Hiring: District Urban Technician 🌱
📍 Frederick County, MD

The FCSCD is looking for a skilled and motivated District Urban Technician to join our team!

For more information about qualifications, requirements, essential duties, job responsibilities, and compensation visit the link below.

👉 Apply today:

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; full-benefits This skilled technical position is responsible for reviewing sediment and erosion control plans, conducting pre-construction meetings and inspecting construction...