Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative

10/12/2026

The farmers in your town are early to rise, late to bed, and hard at work all day. It's what they do to feed their neighbors and all of us on Delmarva. Let's celebrate and reflect on their perserverance today -- National Farmer's Day.

09/28/2026

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the Easement Restoration and Stewardship grant program. Funding is available for restoration of wetland and floodplain easements, stewardship of wetland and floodplain easements, and onsite and offsite assessment of easement conditions.

Applications are due November 19, 2026.

Read detailed information about this funding opportunity.

09/24/2026

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA announced $2.55 million in grants for wetland projects in the mid-Atlantic, including Maryland Dept. Of The Environment, Delaware DNREC, and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

The projects will help build capacity for states to develop or refine their own wetland protection and management programs.

Press release:

EPA is announcing $2.55 million in wetland grant funding to region 3 mid-atlantic states and universities with goal of protecting and improving water quality, preserving existing wetland habitat and increasing acreage, and monitor/assess health of aquatic.

09/21/2026

The Maryland Soybean Board seeks innovative research proposals that will improve soybean production, profitability, and long-term sustainability in Maryland.

Pre-proposals are due October 15, 2026.

Learn more:

Researchers Invited to Submit Ideas Benefiting Maryland Soybean Farmers Sep 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Maryland Soybean Board is seeking research proposals designed to address the needs of the state’s soybean farmers and strengthen the productivity and profitability of Maryland’s soybea...

09/16/2026

RSVP by Sept 17 for this multi-species cover crop field day next week featuring some of our amazing partners at Virginia Seed Company, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Washington County Conservation District

09/15/2026

09/10/2026

In FY26, $79.3 million in Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program (VACS) funds went unobligated.

A new state report found that VACS has grown in the past five years but still struggles to spend the allocated funds.

Read more:

There’s enough funding to meet needs – but not enough people to spend it

09/09/2026

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Delaware is accepting applications for fiscal year 2027 funding for multiple programs, including:

Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA)
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Interested agricultural producers in Delaware should apply by Oct. 16, 2026

Learn more:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act.

09/09/2026

The abundance of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the Chesapeake Bay increased by 7% last year according to the annual survey conducted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

Read more:

Maryland's Chesapeake Bay underwater grass coverage expanded from 36,799 acres in 2024 to 41,419 acres in 2025, a 13% increase representing about 36% of the state's 114,065-acre restoration target. The Virginia Institute of Marine Science conducted the annual survey, with Maryland DNR and the Chesap...

08/31/2026

Job opportunity with Maryland Farm Bureau. Applications due September 4th.

We're looking to hire a Director of Government Relations to be the voice of Maryland agriculture in Annapolis.

This role advocates for state legislative and regulatory issues on behalf of Maryland farmers, keep members informed, and represent Farm Bureau before lawmakers and agencies.

Learn more and apply at marylandfb.org/careers-internships/