Leaders in Environmentally Engaged Farming

A briefing with the Maryland Department of Agriculture 

April 14, 2025 | 10AM - 11AM | Register Here 

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is thinking holistically about how to balance the need for accelerating conservation efforts with the realities of modern farming. The agency has a long history of financial assistance through cost-share of conservation practices, driven strongly by the agricultural sector’s need to meet water quality goals. Now, looking beyond 2025 and what’s next for watershed strategies, MDA wants to incentivize all the great work being done, from climate-smart practices to improving wildlife habitat, alongside community benefits from our farm operations.
 
Join us on April 14th for a briefing with representatives from MDA to learn about a new pilot program – Leaders in Environmentally Engaged Farming (LEEF) – a program to further encourage conservation efforts, incentivize farmers, and help farmers better tell their story of all the work they do, in a recognizable way. This will be an opportunity for funders to learn more about the program and share feedback with MDA as they work to launch LEEF.