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Wicomico County, Maryland

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat coastal plain terrain with the Wicomico River flowing through the center to the Chesapeake Bay. The county features productive agricultural soils and scattered woodland areas.

Intensive agriculture includes large-scale poultry operations, grain farming, and vegetable production serving regional processing facilities. Irrigation systems support high-value crop production.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Shore
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Corn, Vegetables, Soybeans, Wheat, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~280 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~70,000 acres
Average Farm Size~182 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 "Wicomico 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 Wicomico County Operations

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

Poultry waste management receives priority support to prevent nutrient runoff to Chesapeake Bay tributaries. Vegetable producers utilize cost-share programs for irrigation efficiency and integrated pest management.

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 Wicomico County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Wicomico 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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