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Howard Soil Conservation District
14735 Frederick Road
Cooksville, MD 21723
410-313-0680
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
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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 23, 2024 Board Meeting
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Roadside Trees Can Be Dangerous to Farm Machinery
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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...
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*Email jcovington@howardcountymd.gov with:
- Your Name
- Email address
- Phone Number
- Address/Location of problem
- Problem being experienced
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News & Info
7/11/24 - FREE Symposium on Forest Management for Wildlife sponsored by University of Maryland. Please see our "Events" tab for more info.
MDA Press Release: Farmers who planted small grains for harvest last fall may "top dress" these crops. Click here for the press release
***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
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