SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS
The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District provides service to the farming communities of Prince George’s County on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age marital status, attitude, or handicap. By bringing multiple agencies together the district provides a “non stop shopping” service center for the local farm community. Currently there are over 63,000 acres of agricultural land in the County with 917 parcels over ten acres in size and 712 parcel less than 10 acres in size. There are over 29,000 acres of active cropland in the County. The District currently maintains over 500 Soil and Water Quality Conservation Plans on file. These plans inventory the national resources on a specific property and offer technical advise based on sound engineering and agronomic principles that address soil erosion and water quality issues. As the face of agriculture has changed, so to have the customers we serve. The horse industry has become the growing sector within the Agricultural landscape. According to the 2002 Md Equine Census, Prince George’s County has the 4th largest number of horses in Maryland. This industry uses almost 20% of the agricultural land in the County and requires special needs as related to soil erosion and water quality.
