

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

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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Please click here to view the Draft Agenda for the January 23, 2025 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 jcovington@howardcountymd.gov with:
- Your Name
- Email address
- Phone Number
- Address/Location of problem
- Problem being experienced
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Hey Howard County Farmers....
2 Grants available for -
*Agricultural Innovation and Expansion Grant
*Drought Relief Grant
See website for more details
UMD Extension No Cost Parasite Management Plans!! See flyer for more info.
Montgomery SCD to host their annual Winter Equine Seminar, Thursday, February 20th 5:30-7:30. Click here to register and 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
