Category Archives: The Dirt

The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District and Bloomin’ PGC Partners organize a monthly Urban Farmers & Growers Open Mic Night. These events are a platform for the urban farm community to collaborate and share useful information—and while the focus is… Continue Reading SAVE THE DATE: Open Mic Night

Interested in trying to grow your own food? Join the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District at one of the stops on its Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour! These heirloom seedlings are started from seeds produced by the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance and grown by the… Continue Reading PGSCD’s Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour (2026)

Support Maryland Families During the Federal Shutdown Donate Farm Goods to Local Food Banks Dear Maryland’s Best Members, As many of you are aware, the ongoing federal government shutdown has disrupted critical programs and support for Maryland families. One of… Continue Reading PSA: Donate Farm Goods to Local Food Banks

Free Tax Education Webinar Often agritourism involves both Form 1040 Schedule C and Schedule F activities as well as some sales and property tax considerations. Join Rob Holcomb and Kevin Burkett for an overview of relevant tax law affecting these… Continue Reading Free Tax Education Webinar (5/27/2025)

The Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee (ARAC) is organized exclusively to serve as a link between the farming community and local government, in pursuit of agricultural activities in the County Learn More About ARAC The next ARAC meeting will be held… Continue Reading The Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee (Next Virtual Meeting: 5/14/2025)

LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY 2025 Envirothon Competition!! Featured: Laurel High School Students with their Envirothon coach BRANDYWINE, MD – The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD) is pleased to announce that Laurel High School won first-place… Continue Reading 2025 Prince George’s County Envirothon Competition – Winners: Laurel High School

**Update: The Seedling Giveaway Tour stop at Darnell’s Chance House Musuem (6/11/2025) has been cancelled** Interested in trying to grow your own food? Join the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District at one of the stops on its Spring Seedling Giveaway… Continue Reading PGSCD’s Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour (2025)