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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Queen Anne's County
Queen Anne's County lies in the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain (MLRA 153C) region. Elevation averages about 34 feet.
Queen Anne's County averages 44.6 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 306 days. Annual mean temperature is 56.3°F.
Queen Anne's County's agricultural base centers on corn, soybeans, and wheat. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 505 farms working 162,145 acres.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern Shore |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Dairy, Floriculture |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Queen Anne's County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
215 E Water St, Centreville, MD 21617
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 Queen Anne's County Operations
Based on Queen Anne's County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Chesapeake Bay water quality programs promote cover crops and nutrient management on large grain farms. Wetland conservation projects balance agricultural drainage with habitat protection.
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
Counties Bordering Queen Anne's County
Queen Anne's County shares borders with Kent County, Delaware, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Caroline County, Maryland, Kent County, Maryland, and Talbot County, Maryland. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Queen Anne'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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