Worcester Soil Conservation District

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2026-2027 Grazing Field Day Planned

Worcester SCD is planning a Grazing Field Day as soon as end of Summer/Early Fall 2026 in partnership with UME!!!

We are looking for large livestock producers willing to host up to 50 people for a field visit out at their farm. We would utilize the farm location for training on forages, grazing, fencing, animal types for NRCS/MDA/SCD and other interested producers. Hoping to expose our technical staff to the various types of livestock operations on the Lower Shore. 

We are in the very beginning stages of planning so everything is very flexible for dates/details.

Contact District Manager Chelsea Tyson regarding 443-234-3016.

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Annual Implementation Reports (AIR) Submittal **Extension**

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for farmers to submit Annual Implementation Reports (AIRs) for 2025 nutrient applications to April 1, 2026. This extension also applies to Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). 

Due to unforeseen printing issues, AIRs for several regions of the state will not be mailed until later this week. To accommodate the delayed delivery of these personalized paper reporting forms, MDA has extended the deadline by one month. Thank you to the farmers who reached out with their concerns; your feedback is greatly appreciated!

As a reminder, electronic reporting is available through Maryland OneStop. Those who are new to this electronic reporting option will need to register for an account. In addition, blank paper reporting forms are available for download on the department’s website. For more information, farmers should contact their regional nutrient management office. 

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ATTENTION LIVESTOCK FARMERS: ​

If your pasture borders a stream, explore our financial incentives for stream protection practices that support healthy waterways and livestock. Cost-shared practices such as stream fencing can also help you comply with the Nutrient Management Program’s livestock setback requirements for streams.Keeping animals away from waterways:   

• Protects local streams and drinking water.
• Prevents erosion, pollution, and habitat loss from animal traffic. 
• Ensures compliance with livestock setback requirements.
• Reduces the risk of diseases and injuries to your herd, such as mastitis, scours, foot rot, and calving losses.
• Improves productivity and weight gain

​MDA offers a full range of cost-share grants and incentives to enhance your herd’s health while protecting your stream. 

Visit: https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/stream-protection.aspx or call the office for more information.

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2025 Annual Report on District Accomplishments.

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$500 Annual Scholarship Opportunity

The Worcester Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors is offering their third-annual $500 scholarship to support a High School Senior or College Student pursuing post-secondary education in 2026.

Students must be a resident of Worcester County and entering a field of study beneficial to Agriculture. Applications available here and at the SCD office in Snow Hill.

Deadline to submit an Application is May 1, 2026

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