Agriculture and Food Systems

The Agriculture and Food Systems Program has key programs providing assistance and support to the County's agricultural community. In addition, state-wide programs provide comprehensive assistance, including marketing, farmers' markets, environmental quality, and many integrated programs.

Field Scouting

First scouting report for 2026 will be posted on April 13.

Research

Data being analyzed! Information coming soon.

Explore Montgomery County & Statewide Programs

Close Encounters with Agriculture
Close Encounters with Agriculture
Annual award-winning agriculture, environment, and nutrition education program offered to Montgomery County fourth-grade students.
Nutrient Management
Nutrient Management
Plan writing assistance provided to farmers.
Small Farm Workshops
Small Farm Workshops
Beginning Small Farm Workshop services are offered annually, please contact mocoinfo@und.edu.
Commercial Horticulture
Commercial Horticulture
UME provides educational programming and materials, applied research results, and consultations to assist arborists, landscapers, and nurseries.
Pesticide Safety & Training
Pesticide Safety & Training
Agricultural assistance provided to producers and businesses with timely information regarding pesticide use.
Fruit and Vegetable Production
Fruit and Vegetable Production
Assistance provided to increase the productivity and profitability of farmers while protecting natural resources.
Animal Science
Animal Science
Applied research and research-based educational program designed to help growers and managers of beef and dairy cattle, goat, horse, poultry, sheep, and other animals.
Agricultural Production
Agricultural Production
Program offerings to increase productivity, profitability, and protect soil health, and water quality for row crop producers.
Urban Agriculture
Urban Agriculture
Resources designed for urban farmers and urban agriculture entrepreneurs.
UME Agriculture & Food Systems
UME Agriculture & Food Systems
The University of Maryland Extension conducts applied research and educational programs for grain marketing/production, oilseeds, horticulture, floriculture, livestock, and conservation.
Weed Management
Weed Management
The University of Maryland Extension program assist growers in developing effective weed management programs for agronomic and vegetable crops.
Farm and Agribusiness Management Programs
Farm and Agribusiness Management Programs
The University of Maryland Extension helps Maryland producers and agribusinesses improve their business management skills, increase profitability, and fulfill long-term goals.
Grain Marketing
Grain Marketing
Grain marketing information as well as topics related to farm risk management including custom rates, crop budgets, and lease agreements.
Agriculture & Farmers Market Promotion & Regulations
Agriculture & Farmers Market Promotion & Regulations
The Agriculture Marketing Program assists individuals with plans, develop profitable, sustainable marketing opportunities to enhance Maryland’s agricultural economy.
Maryland Energy Extension
Maryland Energy Extension
The University of Maryland Extension program helps facilitate sustainable energy decisions for agricultural producers, landowners, businesses and residents throughout Maryland.
Integrated Programs
Integrated Programs
State and Federal program resources for all agriculture-related topics.