Facts, Forms, Publications & Links
Cecil County Facts
Area: 359.6 square miles
Farmland: Estimated area in farms: 70 percent as of January 2005
Elevations: highest- 535 feet (on US 222 south of Rock Springs)
Shoreline: 200 miles of shoreline
2004 Population: 95,526 (246.9 persons/ square mile)
Annual Precipitation: 48 inches (13.8 inches of snowfall)
Average Frost-free Days: 191 (USDA plant hardiness zones 6B and 7A)
Wetlands: Approximately 9,000 acres in wetlands (1996 estimate)
Forested Area: 88,067 (1996 figure)
Useful Forms, Publications and Links
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LOCAL
County information and contacts.
Become involved with Cecil County's agricultural history projects.
Enjoy memories of last year's Fair and get ready for this year's!
What are rain Barrels and why should I use one?
STATE
Learn more about conservation practices and preserving Maryland farmland.
Unbiased, research-based information, publications, programs and seminars.
Maryland Department of the Environment http://www.mde.state.md.us/ Fact sheets, publications and data resources.
1994 Maryland Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
All types of information about resource management, outdoor activities and state programs.
Maryland Eastern Shore Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. is sponsored by the nine Soil Conservation Districts and nine County Governments on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Annual reports, legislative updates and information of importance to Maryland's soil conservation districts.
The MVA offers two different background scene plates – the Chesapeake Bay Plate and the Agricultural Plate.
FEDERALInformation for agribusiness, conservation, education, landowners and consumers, including available technical expertise and programs.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
The voice of our nations 3000 conservation districts.
EDUCATIONFind out more about Maryland's Envirothon events!
Find out how you can become an Envirothon student participant, team advisor, or volunteer in your state.
Shore Erosion Control: The Natural Approach (pdf) Useful conservation practices, provided by NRCS.
Backyard Conservation (pdf) Conservation Information for Residential Properties, provided by NRCS.
The Functional Value and Stability of Soil Resources
Poultry Information Source
OTHER LINKSTax Deductions(pdf)Maryland Form for tax deduction for purchase of conservation equipment.IRS Form 8645(pdf)Soil and Water Conservation Plan Certification.IRS Form4835(pdf)This section defines the policy of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) relating to Section 175 of the Internal Revenue Code.Let our servers do the walking to help you find local, regional or national professionals to assist you with your tax, estate, or conservation objectives.Hay and Forage Grower is the only national publication devoted exclusively for alfalfa and other forage crops.
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