Agriculture and Natural Resources

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.

The Agricultural Science Educator position in Wicomico County is presently vacant. Richard Nottingham, Ag Educator in Somerset County and Laura Hunsburger, Ag Educator in Worcester County will assist local clientele as needed.

For more information, contact Debbie Collison

Last updated: 03/13/2009