Agriculture Natural Resources

Through the vision of John Hall, Chesapeake Fields Institute was incorporated and launched in 2000. Its mission is to strengthen the profitability of traditional agricultural markets for family farmers while conserving the region's natural and cultural resources. Several Kent County citizens have given freely of their time and talents for this initiative. The Long Term Outcomes Include: Social: Strengthen respect for and preservation of agricultural land. Economic: Improve the economic Profitability (viability) of our upper shore family farmers. Environmental: Build awareness that Agriculture is our preferred land use AND increase use of sustainable production methods among Upper Eastern Shore family farmers.

It is the policy of the University of Maryland, Agricultural Experiment Station and Maryland Cooperative Extension, that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or disability. If you need special assistance to participate, please contact Kent County Extension Office at 410-778-1661.