Agriculture in Caroline County
Value-added agriculture belongs in Caroline County.
We’ve been an agricultural community for more than 300 years. This legacy, combined with our proximity to major markets, makes Caroline County a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Top 3 Reasons
you belong here
Agriculture is the largest industry in the region, so you’ll find a wealth of resources and support services nearby.
Favorable zoning policies and tax rates on agricultural land make Caroline County an incredibly affordable place to build a farm-based business.
Produce grown in Caroline County is locally sourced for three major metro markets, each within 100 miles. We’re within 200 miles from three additional major markets!
resources & incentives
Caroline County is at the center of a multi-billion-dollar agricultural industry on the Delmarva peninsula. Our local economy is geared toward agriculture. You’ll have your choice of suppliers for inputs, equipment, logistics, and other services. There are also extensive training and educational resources such as the University of Maryland Extension, Chesapeake Harvest, and Shore Gourmet.
Thanks to the Agricultural Use Assessment, farmland is assessed at a very low rate averaging around $300 per acre. This provides agriculture with a significantly lower real property tax bill than any other industry in Maryland. Also, Caroline County does not charge a personal property tax, so none of your equipment will be taxed. This lets you invest more of your hard-earned money into growing your business.
Agriculture Industry
ambassadors
Caroline County is the place to be for value-added agriculture! But don’t just take our word for it. We invite you to contact our agricultural industry ambassadors for a candid conversation about their experiences farming in Caroline County.
Rick & Wenfei Uva
Owners
Seaberry Farm | Email Wenfei
Seaberry Farm has become one of the largest cut flower and woody branch suppliers on the East coast. They employ approximately 10 people at their farm just outside Federalsburg.
Kurt Fuchs
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit | Email Kurt
Kurt has worked with dozens of farmers throughout Delmarva. He’s a Caroline County native and grew up on his family’s farm just outside Ridgely.