Howard Soil Conservation District
14735 Frederick Road
Cooksville, MD 21723
410-313-0680
Original HSCD Supervisors
COVID UPDATE:
Effective February 22, 2022, the mask mandate has been lifted. You are not required to wear a mask in our office, however, we do prefer that you make an appointment before visiting us.
Monthly Board Meetings
The Howard Soil Conservation's Monthly Board Meetings are Held the Fourth Thursday of every month at 8:00 AM at the District Office.
*Please note - our Board Meetings will be held virtually as well as in person* If you would like to be included in the meeting via telephone, please call 1-888-844-9904, access code 1324203 or click the below link to join the Microsoft Teams Virtual meeting:
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Please click here to view the Draft Agenda for the May 22, 2025 Board Meeting
Roadside Trees Can Be Dangerous to Farm Machinery
Low hanging branches over rural roads create difficulties when farmers are moving farm equipment.
Reporting Problematic Roads Caused by Overhanging Trees
Please report any overhanging tree issues...
*Email jcovington@howardcountymd.gov with:
- Your Name
- Email address
- Phone Number
- Address/Location of problem
- Problem being experienced
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News & Info
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AGIE (Agricultural grant for innovation and expansion) Grant through Howard County Economic Development
This grant is for Howard County's agricultural producers to expand or diversify their business operations. Eligible applicants must be a crop or livestock producer or processor, agricultural cooperative, seafood processor, or primary or secondary timber products processor. Click here for application
Hey Howard County Farmers....
2 Grants available for -
*Agricultural Innovation and Expansion Grant
*Drought Relief Grant
See website for more details
UMD Extension No Cost Parasite Management Plans!! See flyer for more info.
USDA Designates Carroll County Maryland as Natural Disaster Area - Howard County Also Eligible for Assistance
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability.
Impacted Area: Maryland
Triggering Disaster: Drought
Application Deadline: 12/02/2025
Primary Counties Eligible: Carroll
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Maryland: Baltimore, Frederick, Howard
Pennsylvania: Adams, York
More Resources
On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-at-a-Glance fact sheet, and Loan Assistance Tool can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.
https://content.govdelivery.com/.../USD.../bulletins/3db0159
***MDA, through their MACS program, is now offering up to 100% Cost Sharing on 20 high-priority Agricultural Conservation practices***
