About Calvert Soil Conservation District
DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS, THE CALVERT SCD OFFICE IS ABLE TO ASSIST YOU BY PHONE. WE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY PHONE FOR COVER CROP REPORTING AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT RENTAL. THERE WILL BE SOMEONE IN THE OFFICE TO ANSWER YOUR PHONE REQUESTS BETWEEN 8 AM AND 4:30 PM. WE ARE HERE TO HELP AND SUPPORT YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Our mission is to promote practical and effective soil, water and related natural resource programs to all citizens in a timely fashion on a voluntary basis through leadership, education and cooperation. We work hard at conserving our natural resources and preserving the quality of life for you and your family. If you are a Calvert County farmer or landowner, become a cooperator with us and work with us to install best conservation practices on your agricultural land to protect our environment. Our knowledgeable staff has access to technical services that can help you install a full array of soil conservation practices that reduce erosion and improve water quality.
Calvert Soil Conservation District publishes an Annual Report. Click below to view the 2019 Annual Report or call to request one be mailed to you!
News and Upcoming Events
Horse Manure Composting Webinar
CANCELED – 2020 Annual Cooperators’ Dinner
Local Work Group (LWG) Agriculture Meeting
The Calvert Soil Conservation District (SCD) in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be hosting a public Local Work Group Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to prioritize local natural resource concerns to set funding priorities for federal Fiscal Year 2021 Farm Bill Programs, which offer financial assistance for the installation of conservation practices. Discussion will include a review of current priorities and prioritizing local natural resource concerns for 2021 in Calvert County and Statewide. The meeting will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 6pm from the Harriet E. Brown Community Center, Room #113. Please contact the Calvert SCD Office at 410-535-1521 ext. 3, for call-in and attendance registration information.
Below are some of the services that Calvert Soil Conservation District provides:
Agricultural Programs
Including Conservation Programs, Conservation Practices, Farm Planning, and AgraAbility.
Erosion & Sediment Control
Our Erosion & Sediment Control Specialists are here to assist you with erosion issues on your property.
Equipment Rental
Our Equipment Rental Program allows our cooperators to rent farm equipment at a reasonable rate.