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Baltimore County, Maryland

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Features rolling hills and valleys with the Gunpowder River flowing through the eastern portion. Urban development dominates much of the county surrounding Baltimore City.

Agricultural operations are limited to the northern rural areas with small farms focusing on horses and specialty crops. Development pressure has significantly reduced farmland over recent decades.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Maryland
Top CommoditiesFloriculture, Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Horses, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~310 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~70,000 acres
Average Farm Size~90 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Baltimore County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Baltimore County Operations

Based on Baltimore County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation efforts focus on protecting remaining agricultural land from development and maintaining water quality buffers. Programs support high-value specialty crop production near urban markets.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Baltimore County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Baltimore County?"

Your Next Steps in Baltimore County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Maryland guide: Maryland Farm Programs Guide

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