The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced on July 13, 2026, that it is making $670,000 in grant money available to support farms and organizations looking to adopt conservation practices that improve soil health, water quality, and climate resilience.
The funding comes through the Healthy Soils Competitive Fund, which provides grants of up to $50,000 to qualifying applicants. Recipients can use the money to support three years of enhanced soil health and agroforestry practices.
Agroforestry involves intentionally combining trees and shrubs with crops or livestock, a method that can improve land productivity while also providing environmental benefits.
The grants are designed to encourage farms and agricultural organizations to try innovative approaches to land stewardship that can have lasting benefits for the surrounding environment.
