EQIP – Environmental Quality Incentive Program EQIP provides financial assistance or “cost-share” to urban farmers, community gardens and landowners to address resource concerns on their operation by implementing structural, vegetative, and management practices. This is a reimbursement program that can support… Continue Reading Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) – Federal Programs
Category Archives: Programs & Events
Prince George’s County Farmer’s Markets Directory
Missing the fresh atmosphere of local Farmer’s Markets? The Prince George’s County Food Quality Council (PGCFEC) has you covered! Scanning the above QR code (or following this link) will give you all of the information you need to attend your… Continue Reading Prince George’s County Farmer’s Markets Directory
USDA Awards $3.25 million to Prince George’s County for Climate-Centric Farming Program
Largo, MD – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jennifer Lester Moffitt, announced Prince George’s County has received a competitive $3.25 million grant from Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. The grant will fund a pilot… Continue Reading USDA Awards $3.25 million to Prince George’s County for Climate-Centric Farming Program
2022 Prince George’s County Community Garden Summit
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Town of Cottage City and Bloomin’ PGC Partners organized a Community Garden Summit to engage and connect those currently gardening or interested in community gardening. We had a fantastic turnout of community leaders and… Continue Reading 2022 Prince George’s County Community Garden Summit
Maryland Food Ventures Online Course
In this University of Maryland Extension course, you will learn important information regarding starting or expanding a value-added food business in Maryland. Course topics include Product Development, Food Safety & Licensing, as well as Financing. If you are starting a… Continue Reading Maryland Food Ventures Online Course
TOYS FOR TOTS UPDATE (2020)
BY DONNELL RICHARDSON For the eighth year, PGSCD was proud to participate in the local Toys for Tots Drive! Run nationwide by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Toys for Tots has been bringing joy to children and their families… Continue Reading TOYS FOR TOTS UPDATE (2020)
Bloomin’ PGC Open Mic Night: Wildlife Management (May 18, 2021)
CLICK HERE TO WATCH! University of Maryland Extension’s Jonathan Kays and Luke Macaulay present “Controlling Furry Pests in the Landscape and Nursery.” Landowners and farmers are challenged with managing problem wildlife species. Vertebrate species such as deer, voles, groundhogs and… Continue Reading Bloomin’ PGC Open Mic Night: Wildlife Management (May 18, 2021)
Indoor Sowing – Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farming Workshop (Jan. 30, 2021)
CLICK HERE TO WATCH! Starting plants from seeds is certainly a rewarding experience, and it can also be tons of fun! In this program, we will explore a variety of seed-sowing techniques to help you get a jumpstart on your… Continue Reading Indoor Sowing – Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farming Workshop (Jan. 30, 2021)
Eleanor Roosevelt High School Students Win Local Envirothon Competition
The District partnered with the William S. Schmidt Outdoor Education Center to host the first virtual Envirothon Competition in Prince George’s County! UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Today the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD) announced that Eleanor Roosevelt High School… Continue Reading Eleanor Roosevelt High School Students Win Local Envirothon Competition
Prince George’s County Free Tree Giveaway
Click here to register! We are proud to partner with the Prince George’s County Forestry Board in a free tree giveaway! We will be giving away two willow oaks per family in 1-2’ tall seedlings. The willow oak is the… Continue Reading Prince George’s County Free Tree Giveaway