05
Apr
Farmers Markets/Buy Local Initiatives
https://www.aaedc.org/agriculture/farmers-markets/
25
Mar
Maryland’s 2024 Small Acreage Cover Crop Program
This program is open to large and small farms and urban growers who plant less than 10 acres of cover crop.
The Small Acreage Cover Crop Program is for urban and small-scale producers who do not qualify for traditional cover crop programs. New this year, operations that plant less than ten acres of qualifying cover crops—including cereal grains or cover crop seed mixes—may apply for grants. Financial assistance for this program is capped at $1,500 per grower, per year.
For more information go to:
Small Acreage Cover Crop
27
Feb
Soil Conservation District Coloring Contest 2024
The Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District in association with the Maryland Association of Conservation Districts (MASCD) is hosting a 2024 coloring contest for elementary school students.
The coloring must be done by the participating child.
Please only use wax crayons.
Each will be judged on neatness, attention to detail and how well directions are followed.
The colored pictures are to be turned in by May. 10th, 2024
To enter your work of art, fill out the second page with all the required information or a 3" x 5" card with the contestant's name, address, phone number, age, name of school, county, class (A, B or C) and grade
Classes are:
Class A - Kindergarten & 1st grades
Class B - 2nd & 3rd grades
Class C - 4th and 5th grades
First prize in each class is $15.00
Second Prize in each class is $12.00