Queen Anne's County, Maryland

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay with flat to gently rolling terrain and extensive shoreline. The county features productive agricultural soils and historic small towns.

Large-scale grain farming produces corn, soybeans, and wheat on the fertile peninsula soils. Some farms diversify with vegetables, small grains, and livestock operations.

Quick Facts


Region	Eastern Shore
Top Commodities	Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Dairy, Floriculture
Farms & Ranches	~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~160,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~321 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 "Queen Anne's 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

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

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Queen Anne's County?"

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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