{"id":29017,"date":"2025-05-05T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=29017"},"modified":"2025-05-01T11:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T15:59:29","slug":"maryland-department-of-agriculture-tree-planting-incentives-still-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2025\/05\/05\/maryland-department-of-agriculture-tree-planting-incentives-still-available\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Department of Agriculture Tree Planting Incentives Still Available\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 5, 2025) <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0 As part of Maryland\u2019s 5 Million Trees Program<\/strong><\/a>, the Maryland Department of Agriculture<\/strong> is reminding farmers that financial assistance is available for a range of tree-planting programs that can boost farm income, improve soil and herd health, and protect local streams and natural resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The department\u2019s tree-planting incentives support soil health and agroforestry practices that combine farming and forestry to create healthier conditions for people, animals, and crops by allowing farmers to improve natural resources and generate income by planting nut and berry trees. Eligible participants may qualify for up to 100% cost-share for selected practices and a one-time bonus payment of $1,000 per acre for establishing riparian forest buffers. These efforts support Maryland\u2019s goal of planting 5 million trees by 2031 to capture atmospheric carbon and enhance public health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligible tree-planting and agroforestry practices include:<\/span><\/p>\n