THE MARYLAND HORSE COUNCIL Farm Stewardship Committee
Go the Extra Mile... Source: Maryland Department of Agriculture Office of Resource Conservation
GET A FREE CONSERVATION PLAN Did you know that there is a simple way to address all natural resource
concerns for your operation instead of tackling problems one by one? Consider getting a Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan. Tese plans identify and prioritize environmental concerns for your en-
tire operation. Tey are developed free of charge by technical experts in your local soil conservation district and will provide you with a blueprint for making environmental improvements as time, need, and money allow.
A typical Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan includes:
• Farm map; • Soil information; • Inventory of natural resources; • Engineering notes; • Recommended best management practices, including weed and pest management.
Getting a conservation plan is a voluntary decision that is based on the needs and objectives of you, the landowner or operator. Best manage- ment practices proposed in these plans are also based on your input and needs. Conservation plans are “flexible” and may be altered as your operation or objectives change. Contact your local soil conservation district for free assistance in de- veloping a Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan for your operation.
GET THE RECOGNITION YOU DESERVE Let others know that you are hard at work protecting natural resources
on your farm and the Chesapeake Bay. Sign up for the Maryland Associ- ation of Soil Conservation Districts’ Farm Stewardship Certification and Assessment Program (FSCAP). Tis environmental recognition pro- gram certifies operators who go the extra mile by addressing all resource concerns on their farms and complying with Maryland’s nutrient man- agement regulations. To date, over 30 horse farms have been certified. FSCAP partners
include the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Maryland Farm Bureau, Mary- land Department of Agriculture, and USDA’s Natural Resources Con- servation Service. To learn more, go to
mascd.net or contact the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts at 302-353-9733.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
For more information or free assistance in planning or implementing best management practices, please visit
mda.maryland.gov/HOW for quick access to various links on how to keep your farm healthy and thriv- ing. Additional information can be found at the numbers below.
Maryland Department of Agriculture • Nutrient Management Program 410-841-5959 • Plant Protection And Weed Management 410-841-5920 • Pesticide Regulation 410-841-5710 • Maryland Horse Industry Board 410-841-5798
Maryland’s Soil Conservation Districts Allegany...................... 301-777-1747, ext. 3 Anne Arundel.............410-571-6757 Baltimore County....... 410-527-5920, ext. 3 Calvert......................... 410-535-1521, ext. 3 Caroline....................... 410-479-1202, ext. 3 Carroll......................... 410-848-8200, ext. 3 Catoctin....................... 301-695-2803, ext. 3 Cecil............................. 410-398-4411, ext. 3 Charles........................301-638-3028 Dorchester.................. 410-228-5640, ext. 3 Frederick..................... 301-695-2803, ext. 3 Garrett........................ 301-501-5856, ext. 3 Harford....................... 410-638-4828 Howard.......................410-313-0680 Kent............................. 410-778-5150, ext. 3 Montgomery...............301-590-2855 Prince George’s........... 301-574-5162, ext. 3 Queen Anne’s............. 410-758-3136, ext. 3 St. Mary’s..................... 301-475-8402, ext. 3 Somerset.....................410-621-9310 Talbot.......................... 410-822-1577, ext. 5 Washington County... 301-797-6821, ext. 3 Wicomico.................... 410-546-4777, ext. 3 Worcester.................... 410-632-5439, ext. 3
Learn more at
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