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HARFORD SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND
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Agriculture Symposium
Registration Required:
Learn more here (click for link)
Agriculture Symposium
Registration Required:
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Advanced Cover crop program
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University of Maryland
Eastern Shore
Qualtrics Survey
Direct Link To the Qualtrics Survey
deadline for survey - april 1, 2026
the new
Harford County
Conservation Planner Tool
Direct Link To the Conservation Planner Tool
CALENDAR
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Memorial DayHarford County Government Offices CLOSED1779710400 Mon, May 25, 2026
JuneteenthHarford County Government Offices CLOSED1781870400 Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Independence DayHarford County Government Offices CLOSED1783065600 Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Labor DayHarford County Government Offices CLOSED1788768000 Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Veterans' DayHarford County Government Offices CLOSED1794384000 Wed, Nov 11, 2026
ThanksgivingHarford County Government Offices CLOSED1795680000 Thu, Nov 26, 2026 - Fri, Nov 27, 2026
ChristmasHarford County Government Offices CLOSED1798185600 Fri, Dec 25, 2026
H5 AVIAN INFLUENZA ALERT
Avian Flu in Maryland - link for more informaiton
Put the power of trees to work on your farm - grants now open

2026 Conservation Buffer Initiative – Opens November 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026

Now in its  6th year, Maryland’s Conservation Buffer Initiative provides farmers with attractive incentive payments to plant streamside buffers on farmland to improve the health of local streams and the Chesapeake Bay. This program can help you turn marginal land next to streams or floodplains into a valuable asset for both your farm and local water quality. Applications for this year’s program will be accepted from November 1​, 2025 through April 30​, 2026.
Power of Trees grants now open - link
Open Conservation Buffer Initiative page
Preschool nature series

EDEN MILL PARK NATURE CENTER & HISTORIC GRIST MILL:

Discover the wonders of nature with your preschooler at Eden Mill! Program will include nature games and activities, story, craft and a hike exploring the landscape.  Class held on Tuesdays or Wednesdays – Pre-registration required.

Ages: 2-5 with an adult
Time: 10 am- 11 am
Cost: $30 per child per month

ADDRESS:  1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville, MD  21132

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HARFORD SCD IN THE MEDIA

Harford County Soil Conservation District Overview

Stream Protection Practices for Horse Farms

Past, Present and Future of Conservation Districts

The Work of a Farmer-Conservationist | MD F&H

2016 Harford Soil Conservation Award

Interview on Chris Dixon Farm in White Hall, MD

STAFF & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Harford Soil Conservation is overseen by an advisory Board of Supervisors and staffed with members of federal agencies and local staff.  Click below to view the members and contact information to reach them directly.

STAFF & Board Members
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Latest Meeting Minutes
Current Agenda
The Harford Soil Conservation District
abides by the MD Open Meetings Act.The Board of Supervisors meeting is open to the Public.

Download Harford Farm Finder App Consent Form (PDF)

Download Harford Farm Finder App Consent Form (PDF) for an application to be added to the Harford Farm Finder.

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