Agriculture in Carroll County is a diverse industry including, livestock and milk production, grains, egg production, fruits, vegetables and more. The Carroll County Agriculture Extension Agent provides technical and educational information to county farmers to keep them up-to-date on current methods of production.
New Updates to the Nutrient Management Program
University of Maryland Extension (UME) has launched an enhanced nutrient management planning process designed to adapt to modern farming practices and operations that better align with Maryland’s agricultural regulations and environmental goals. Moving forward, UME will now administer and coordinate statewide nutrient management planning following the finalization of the agreement between the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) and the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Farm Notes, Carroll County Newsletter
Issues
March 2023, Carroll County Farm Notes NewsletterApril 2023, Carroll County Farm Notes NewsletterMay 2023, Carroll County Farm Notes NewsletterJuly 2023, Carroll County Farm Notes NewsletterSeptember - October 2023, Carroll County Farm Notes NewsletterNovember-December 2023, Carroll County Farm Notes NewsletterJanuary - February 2024, Carroll County Farm Notes Newsletter
September 2024 - Carroll County Farm Notes Newsletter
November-December 2024, Carroll County Farm Notes Newsletter
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Hops in Maryland
In an effort to support the new and rapidly growing brewing industry in Maryland, 24 varieties of hops have been established at the University of Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station in Keedysville, Maryland. The hops are being managed intensively with regard to fertility and irrigation, as well as insect, disease and weed management using IPM principles.
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Nutrient Management
In 1998, the Water Quality Improvement Act (WQIA) was enacted and many changes were brought about which affected Maryland’s agricultural community. Most notable among the changes are the requirement for farmers to obtain and implement a nutrient management plan if they meet either of the following criteria for their agricultural operation:
8 or more animal units (8,000 pounds of live animal weight) or
$2,500 gross annual income from the agricultural operation
