Agriculture and Natural Resources

Eddie Johnson, Extension Educator, provides information, consultation and educational programs to farmers in Wicomico County. His primary programming responsibilities include field crops, vegetables and fruits. Eddie earned a M.S. degree in Agricultural Education from UMES in December 2002 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the job of Wicomico County Ag Educator. He has farmed his entire lifetime, including operating a commercial dairy farm from 1982 to 1997. Eddie has several years experience as a vocational agricultural teacher, and from November 1998 to September 1999 served as a Nutrient Management Advisor in the county. Agriculture programs focus on issues which include:

Agricultural Production
Water Quality
Marketing
Farm Management
Environmental Quality

Special annual programs include the Lower Shore Small Grain Meeting, Lower Shore Agronomy Day, and Vegetable Growers Meeting. Certification classes for private pesticide applicators are conducted several times a year. Fifty-six (56) varieties of corn and 30 varieties of soybeans are grown in plot trials each year to help farmers make variety selections for the coming year. Check the Upcoming Events section of our webpage for more information on upcoming meetings, training, etc.

For more information, contact Eddie Johnson

Last updated: 10/3/2007