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. 

SOIL TESTING

If you are a home gardener in need of soil testing, please click the "Soil Testing" button below for more information. 

PLEASE NOTE:
The University of Maryland Extension does not offer soil testing. 

Soil Testing Labs & Info

Any questions, please contact:
Erika Crowl 
Senior Agent Associate
ecrowl@umd.edu or 410-887-8046

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

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!

2025 AG INSIGHT

January 2025 February 2025 March 2025

2024 AG INSIGHT (Previous Issues)

December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024

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

Local Ag Meetings

Program at MDA in Salisbury

Crop and Forage Production:

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/row-crop-and-forage-production-meetings

Fruit and Vegetable Growers:

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/fruit-and-vegetable-grower-meetings

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