Navigating federal programs can be challenging, especially for beginning farmers or those without established agency connections. The “Cultivating Conservation for Maryland and Delaware’s Small and Historically Underserved Farmers” program aims to increase historically underserved groups' knowledge of conservation practices and programs. It will cover conservation practices, available NRCS and other agency programs, application processes, eligibility, contractual agreements, and integrating conservation projects into farm plans. This initiative, led by the University of Maryland Extension and Agriculture Law Education Initiative, in partnership with the University of Delaware Extension, NRCS, and local Soil Conservation District offices, will provide education through classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and conservation office tours.

For Maryland Private Pesticide Applicators