Hello Baltimore County!

Whether you are a farmer, thinking about starting a farm enterprise, or simply seeking more information about agriculture, the Baltimore County Extension Office is here to offer assistance. 

Our University of Maryland specialists can also help with questions about agronomic crops, vegetable and fruit crops, greenhouse and nursey crops, dairy, livestock, poultry, and land, forest, and wildlife management. We look forward to helping you grow!

Erika Crowl 
Senior Agent Associate
ecrowl@umd.edu or 410-887-8046

Northern MD Field Crops Day 2024

2024 Northern Maryland
Field Crops Day

Thursday, December 5th
8 am -12 pm
Summit Manor at Hereford Fire Hall
510 Monkton Road, Monkton, MD 21111
Cost $20 (includes lunch)

Producers of soybeans, hay and small grains come to learn about various topics and the latest in Maryland agriculture. This meeting serves as Recertification for Maryland private pesticide applicators and offers recertification credits for Pennsylvania recertification. Also, producers can attend specific presentations to renew their Maryland nutrient applicator’s voucher.

Register 

Buyer-Grower Connect Event

Buyer-Grower Connect Event
Friday, December 5, 2024

An event for Baltimore County growers and producers will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Center For Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products to local and regional buyers. Register by October 31, 2024, to secure your spot.

Register

Do you get AG Insight?

AG Insight is a monthly publication of the latest news and events for Baltimore County farmers or anyone interested in Maryland agriculture.

If you like to receive AG Insight, (either electronically or in print form) please contact Erika Crowl: (410) 887-8046 or ecrowl@umd.edu. It's FREE!

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Check out these publications as well!
Agronomy News 
Vegetable and Fruit News

Extension Programs

  • Extension in Dorchester County

    Pesticide Safety and Training

  • Ariel image of farm land near costal waterways

    Nutrient Management

  • Two horses are running in a pasture.

    Maryland Horse Blog

  • Aerial photo of a combine harvesting corn

    Maryland Agronomy News

  • strawberries in the garden mulched with straw

    Fruit and Vegetable Production

  • Hay

    Grain and Forage Production