The goal of the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park is to connect the County's diverse population with food, land and the natural environment through educational opportunities, interactive demonstrations and authentic agricultural experiences. The Center aims to:
- Consolidates many of the support services for the agricultural community
- Serves as an educational resource center and field destination for school children and adults
- Promotes the future sustainability of the agricultural industry
- Provides open space benefits of walking and equestrian trail riding
- Read the final master plan for the site
Programs and Events
Advanced registration is required for all events and is accepted until 4 p.m. on the Friday before the event. Email baltcoagcenter@baltimorecountymd.gov to register or inquire about the following:
- Education Programs—Agriculture, nature, preschool, scouts
- Facility Rentals
- Pavilion
- Riding arenas—Large and small
- Field Trips—Offered Monday and Wednesday
- Farm and Garden Education
- Schooling—Space is offered for jumping and flat work.
- Special Events
Map
View the park map.
The Center is home to the support services for the agricultural community by housing the offices of:
- Baltimore Soil Conservation District
- University of Maryland Extension—Baltimore County Office
- United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
- United States Department of Agriculture's Farm Services Agency (FSA)
Organizations that utilize the Center for meetings and activities include:
- Baltimore County Farm Bureau
- The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
- Maryland Department of Agriculture
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- Maryland Horse Breeders Association
- Maryland Wineries Association
- North County Preservation, Incorporated
- Maryland Agricultural and Resource Based Industry Development Corporation
- Central Maryland Beekeepers Association
- Baltimore County Land Trust Alliance
- Other agricultural organizations