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Worcester County, Maryland

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Coastal plain extending to the Atlantic Ocean with barrier islands, inland bays, and pine forests. The county includes Ocean City and Assateague Island National Seashore.

Agriculture focuses on poultry production, grain farming, and specialty crops adapted to the sandy coastal soils. Proximity to resort areas supports direct marketing and agritourism operations.

Quick Facts
RegionEastern Shore
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~100,000 acres
Average Farm Size~288 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 "Worcester 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 Worcester County Operations

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

Coastal agriculture programs address saltwater intrusion and sandy soil management challenges through irrigation and soil amendment support. Poultry operations implement environmental management systems to protect coastal waters.

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 Worcester County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Worcester 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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