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:
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Click here for a Draft Agenda for the May 25, 2023 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 jkern@howardcountymd.gov with:
- Your Name
- Email address
- Phone Number
- Address/Location of problem
- Problem being experienced
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News & Info
Small Acreage Cover Crop Program -
provides financial assistance to support small-scale agricultural operations located in urban, peri-urban, rural, and suburban areas. Sign-up runs through May 26, 2023 Click here for more details
***MDA, through their MACS program, is now offering up to 100% Cost Sharing on 20 high-priority Agricultural Conservation practices***
MDA Announces Healthy Soil Biomass Pilot Program