What's in that Field?
Although the Eastern Shore constitutes only 37% of Maryland’s land mass, it produces 74% of all Maryland agricultural sales. And every day residents and visitors of the Eastern Shore drive past countless farm fields wondering what’s blooming, what’s being harvested, and what’s being planted. This year, ESLC is helping to dispel some of those mysteries with the help of local farmers. From multi-species cover crops to crimson clover, barley, wheat, and more, join along to learn more about the Eastern Shore’s productive and ever-changing landscape.
Economic Report: Natural Resources Conservation on the Delmarva Peninsula
ESLC and the Delmarva Restoration and Conservation Network (DRCN) released an expansive report showing the economic impact of natural resources conservation on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and the entire Delmarva Peninsula. Conducted by Sage Policy Group, the report is titled, “Natural Resources Conservation on the Delmarva Peninsula,” and draws on input data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, and state and local government financial documents to model critical impacts. The study includes data, several case studies, and community spotlights that highlight the voices of the Eastern Shore through the perspectives of local business owners and community members benefitting from ongoing environmental conservation.
Value Per Acre Land Use Data
In 2024, ESLC partnered with Urban3 to study land use patterns across eight counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Their analysis uses a “value per acre” measurement, which contrasts public investment in infrastructure and services with property tax revenues. Urban3 resources, data, and modeling maps will be made available here for the use of local leaders and community members.