MD Cover Crop Program Grants

The MD Cover Crop Program Grants, offered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, aim to support farmers in utilizing cover crops to combat erosion, enhance soil health, and improve environmental sustainability. This year, increased incentive payments are available, allowing farmers to earn up to $105 per acre for implementing valuable planting practices. Aerially seeded cover crops can qualify for up to $90 per acre, promoting effective agricultural practices while benefiting the ecosystem.

NOTE: Apply for this program in person. Contact your local soil conservation district to arrange a time to apply for our grants.
WHY COVER CROPS?
Fall-planted cover crops are your best defense against erosion and runoff in the winter. They build healthy soil by supplying organic matter, suppressing weeds and pests, reducing compaction, and protecting fields from too much or too little rain. They even help remove carbon from the atmosphere.
WHAT’S NEW
​This year, we’re offering increased incentive payments to farmers who use highly valued planting practices.You can earn up to $105/acre with incentives.Aerially seeded cover crops qualify for up to $90/acre with incentives.