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Saint Mary's County, Maryland

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Peninsula between the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay with gently rolling terrain and extensive waterfront. Historic tobacco lands transition to mixed development and remaining farms.

Former tobacco operations have diversified into corn, soybeans, and specialty crops serving regional markets. Remaining farms focus on direct marketing and value-added production.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthern Maryland
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~190 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~40,000 acres (approx.)
Average Farm Size~210 acres (approx.)

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 "Saint Mary'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 Saint Mary's County Operations

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

Tobacco transition programs help producers develop alternative enterprises including specialty crops and agritourism. Water quality protection targets both Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay 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 Saint Mary's County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Saint Mary's 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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