Queen Anne's Soil Conservation District

06/15/2026

Sign-up for Maryland Department of Agriculture's Cover Crop Program runs from June 22-July 17th. Nutrient Management Certification forms are required at sign-up. If you have any questions, please call our office at 410-758-3136 x3.

For more information, please click the link below.

https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/pages/cover_crop.aspx

04/27/2026

Our friends at Maryland Department of Natural Resources just dropped off some new trees to give away! Please stop in and grab a few.

We have:
southern red oak
hawthorn

Please bring a plastic bag or other way to transport them, as the roots are a bit wet. Find us at 211 E. Water Street, Centreville. We are open from 8:00-4:30 Monday through Friday. First come, first served.

Southern red oak- good for spacious properties, develops large round crown, provides shade and food for wildlife as well as seasonal color

Hawthorn-great for hedges and bird habitat due to their thorns, flowers are perfect for pollinators and berries provide food for birds through the winter

03/12/2026

With heavy hearts, we regret to share the passing of our beloved friend and coworker, Sharon Calisto. Sharon worked with the agricultural community for over twenty years providing assistance in the conservation of Queen Anne's County's natural resources. Her lively, easy going spirit made working along side her truly enjoyable. She will be missed dearly.

"Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear", Jon Bon Jovi

Share Memories and Support the Family.

03/12/2026

We have an opening as a Program Support Specialist in Kent/Queen Anne's. If you are interested in applying, please click the link below.

Southern Maryland Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Board

03/11/2026

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 3, 2026) –The Maryland Department of Agriculture reminds farmers that they can apply for cost-share funding to help cover the cost of transporting certain types of manure to crop fields with acceptable soil phosphorus levels. Additionally, grants are available to offset the cost of injecting liquid manure into the soil to prevent nutrient runoff and reduce odors.
If you plan to transport manure this spring and summer, please be aware that all projects must be completed by September 9, 2026. Claims for payment should be submitted to the department’s Conservation Grants Office by October 9, 2026.
When transporting poultry manure, please visit our website to check for important Control Orders from the Maryland Secretary of Agriculture regarding safe handling, storage, and transport practices to mitigate the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Here are the program highlights:
• If you plan to transport poultry manure to qualifying fields with acceptable soil phosphorus levels or alternative use projects that can safely utilize the product, you can receive up to $28/ton.
• If you plan to transport dairy and livestock manure to qualifying fields, cost-share funding of up to 87.5% of eligible costs is offered.
• FastTrack and standard transport options are available for both poultry and dairy/livestock manure.
• Farmers can receive up to $45/acre for costs associated with injecting liquid manure into the soil. (Please note that poultry manure is not eligible for this option due to its low moisture content.)
If you want to apply for FastTrack (haul now, apply later) applications for poultry and dairy/livestock manure, you can download the application from the website. If you don’t qualify for FastTrack, you can contact your local soil conservation district to apply for our standard grants. These grants require pre-approval before manure is transported or injected.
The Department’s Conservation Grants Program offers manure transport and injection grants. To apply for these grants, you must be in good standing with the program and in compliance with Maryland’s nutrient management regulations. Need help finding poultry manure? You can contact a poultry manure broker or a spreading service for assistance. For more information, please contact the Manure Management Program at 410-841-5864.

10/22/2025

CONSERVATION SPECIALIST - Soil Conservation District
Posting start & end date10/16/2025 - 10/30/2025, EOE
Salary Range, $50,962.00-$98,143.00, FULL-TIME

JOB SUMMARY
The position is located in the Queen Anne’s Soil Conservation District. This position to serves the Queen Anne’s Soil Conservation District in an effort to achieve the Watershed Implementation Goals (WIP III) for Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection. Work in this position draws on a broad understanding of soil and water conservation principles and techniques related to identifying resource concerns on agricultural land. Employees in this position work with agricultural cooperators to develop a soil and water conservation plan to address the resource concerns identified on agricultural land. The essential job functions are: promote conservation programs (15%); develop soil and water conservation plans according to USDA-NRCS Standards and Specifications (50%); and provide assistance with conservation programs, such as the Maryland Agricultural Cost Share (MAS) Program, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the Maryland Cover Crop Program, and others (35%).

To apply: https://queenannescountymd.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs/job-list/jobs
Benefits: https://qac.org/213/Benefits

10/10/2025

STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Queen Anne’s County

SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SCD) SUPERVISOR TO BE APPOINTED
The Queen Anne’s SCD is seeking individuals with knowledge and sincere interest in proper
land use and conservation of natural resources to be considered for appointment to its Board of
Supervisors. Supervisors must be residents of Queen Anne’s County and are expected to attend
monthly meetings of the Board. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to attend a Board
meeting prior to applying. Contact the Queen Anne’s Soil Conservation District office for
meeting details (410-758-3136, ext. 3).
The appointment is a five-year term to expire on February 7, 2031 and is made by the
Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee (SSCC). More information (including Facts
Supervisors Should Know) and the application form can be downloaded at the website below:
https://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/md-soil-conservation-committee.aspx
Completed forms may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to: State Soil
Conservation Committee, c/o Loretta Collins, Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman
Parkway, Room 306, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

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09/29/2025

Thank you to all of the businesses who sponsored the 2025 Queen Anne's Soil Conservation District Cooperator's Banquet. AET Agricultural Consulting, Chorman Spraying, Davis & Associates Environmental Consulting, LLC, DMS & Associates, LLC, Elliot & Frantz, Inc., Hobbs Contractors, Inc., Horizon Farm Credit, Jones Junction, Lane Engineering, LLC, Nagel Crop Insurance, Schuster Foundation, ShoreAg AirService, LLC, Tidewater Seed, and Willard Agri-Service, Inc.

08/07/2025

Phones and internet are back up and running. Sorry for any inconvenience.

08/05/2025

ALERT: Our phone and internet are down. We are working to get this resolved.