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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Prince George's County
Prince George's County sits within the Northern Coastal Plain (MLRA 149A) region. Elevation averages about 176 feet.
Temperatures in Prince George's County range from a January mean low of 26°F to a July mean high near 88°F. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches. Expect about 306 frost-free days.
Prince George's County ran 381 farms and 32,892 acres of farmland in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Maryland |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Vegetables, Wheat, Horses, Dairy |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Prince George's County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
5301 Marlboro Race Track Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Prince George's County Operations
Based on Prince George's County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban agriculture programs support community gardens and small-scale farming operations serving local food systems. Water quality programs protect Potomac and Patuxent river watersheds.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Calvert County, Maryland, Charles County, Maryland, Howard County, Maryland, Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Prince George's County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Maryland guide: Maryland Farm Programs Guide
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