ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland’s agriculture officials and federal environmental regulators have formalized a new five-year partnership designed to balance farming interests with environmental conservation efforts.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region executed a memorandum of understanding during a ceremony at the Urban Farm Incubator located in Watkins Park, Prince George’s County, on April 9, 2026.
The collaborative agreement represents a continued commitment between state and federal agencies to work together on initiatives that benefit agricultural producers while promoting responsible environmental practices across Maryland’s farming communities.
