Conservation Services - Agriculture

The Howard Soil Conservation District's staff of trained specialists helps landowners make wise land use decisions for their properties. Cost sharing assistance from federal, state and/or local sources may be available for conservation practices that control erosion and improve water quality.

• Some services provided are: Resource Conservation Plans, Nutrient Management Plans and Rotational Grazing Plans.

• A sample of Conservation Practices are: Animal Waster Storage Facilities, Livestock Watering Facilities, Fencing for Rotational Grazing, Tree Planting and Farm & Field layout.

Acronyms & Definitions of terms used in USDA Programs

Conservation Choices for Maryland Farmers