Healthy soils, prosperous farms

Million Acre Challenge

Like you, we’re making every acre count. Our goal: one million Maryland acres using healthy soils practices by 2030.

Our Mission

The Million Acre Challenge helps Maryland farmers build soil health, increase farm profitability, and improve water quality – while making farms resilient and active in the face of climate change. Our farmer-focused collaborative uses soil health science, economics, education, and incentives to achieve our mission.

Our Vision

Our vision is enhanced soil and ecosystem health and increased farm profitability on at least one million agricultural acres in Maryland, with significant progress and partnerships in the Chesapeake region, by 2030.

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Events

See our full list of upcoming events.

Farmer Stories

Learn how many are already benefiting from healthy soil.

Farmer Networks

Production-system oriented networks for advanced producers already implementing healthy soil practices.