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Montgomery County, Maryland

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Rolling Piedmont terrain with the Potomac River forming the southern and western boundaries. Extensive suburban development has replaced most historic farmland.

Remaining agriculture concentrates in the northern agricultural reserve with horse farms, nurseries, and specialty crops. High land values and development pressure limit farming to intensive operations.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Maryland
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Floriculture, Vegetables, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~220 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~70,000 acres
Average Farm Size~120 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 "Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Operations

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

Agricultural reserve programs maintain farming in designated areas while supporting high-value specialty crop production. Water quality protection focuses on Potomac River tributary watersheds.

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 Montgomery County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Montgomery 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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