Dorchester County Ag & Natural Resources

Highlights of Dorchester County Extension Agriculture Program

There are 114,800 total crop acres in Dorchester County including: soybeans, wheat, barley, corn, sorghum, fruit and vegetable crops, as well as the production of around 25,000,000 chickens from just over 100 poultry operators. There is some hog and beef production as well.

Extension serves to help farmers manage the vast array of production and marketing issues. Agent consults with university specialists on problems and issues that confront agriculture ranging from legislative to production issues and brings these specialists to the county when appropriate to share their knowledge and expertise.

Check out the website USDA for Kids. It is filled with great links about Agriculture, 4-H, and Family & Consumer Science just for kids.

Please call (410) 228-8800 if you have any questions.

Other links of interest:

Upcoming Meetings 2012
Small Grain VarietyTrials in Maryland
Soybean Variety Trials in Maryland
Corn Variety Trials in Maryland
Home and Garden Information Center
Grain Marketing Website
National Sea Grant
Farms.com
Manufacturers Pesticide Labels
Maryland Agriculture Web Links
National Corn Growers Association
USDA
USDA's History Collection Ag Library
Farm Bill Conference Summary
Commodity Marketing
2005 VA, WV & MD Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers
Extension Publications Available EB237 Pest Management Recommendations for Field Crops - listed under Crops & Pest Control. Many other available.
Delaware Variety Trials
Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Watermelon Production (PowerPoint)
Grain & Forage Journal

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For more information, contact Sudeep Mathew, Extension Educator, Agricultural Science; 410-228-8800

Last updated: 01/25/2012

2012 Meetings, Plans & Reports
UME Schedule for Faculty & Staff - posted Feb 4, 2012

Dr. James Named “Best Professor” by “The Diamondback”
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources congratulates AGNR professor Dr. Bruce James for being named the “Best Professor” by “The Diamondback” Readers’ Choice Awards. Click here to learn more! - posted Feb 3, 2012

Growing Community Gardens
University of Maryland Extension is proud to host "Growing Community Gardens," the first-ever gathering for all Prince George's County community, learn from each other, and gain gardening skills. - posted Feb 2, 2012

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