The Montgomery Soil Conservation District and Montgomery Cooperative Extension sponsored an Equine Twilight Tour on September 11th at Glenn Ridge Farm in Clarksburg. Over thirty people participated in the tour and heard presentations by equine experts from the University of Maryland, MSCD and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Much of the credit for the success of the program goes to the landowners, Ben and Dana Guanciale, and their contractor, Gallardo Brothers, for being such gracious hosts.
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On September 25, 2007, the County Council took final action on approving Montgomery County’s Agricultural Emergency Assistance Program (Ag. EAP). (more...)
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a USDA cost-share program available to landowners in Montgomery County. The sign-up period for this program is now open and MSCD is accepting applications for ranking. (more...)
The Deer Donation Program was created to provide farmers and hunters with a means for managing the extra deer they harvest. It is administered in partnership with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), a non-profit food ministry organization that coordinates the collection, processing, and donation of venison to the nation’s hungry. (more...)
Invasive plants take over and degrade natural ecosystems. They disrupt the intricate web of life for plants, animals, and microorganisms and compete for limited resources. One such plant is the invasive Canada thistle, also known as Canadian thistle. (more...)
The Montgomery Soil Conservation District (MSCD) 2007 Cooperators Dinner was held on September 6, 2007 at The Linden Farm in Dickerson, MD. The weather was exceptional and the historic Linden Farm provided a wonderful venue for participants. (more...)
This year’s shortfall in rainfall throughout the region has led to reduced yields on many of the local agricultural crops. One of those crops, the many acres of pasture in the county, is no exception. (more...)
*Pesticide Recertification Training* - A recertification session for private pesticide applicators will be held at the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Office on Tuesday, November 20 from 7:00 to 9:00pm (more...)