Maryland agriculture is sustainable and has been for over 300 years. We recognize that there are five key factors for a successful sustainable agriculture:
1. It has to be profitable for farmers.
2. It must work to conserve soil, water and nutrients with voluntary programs.
3. It must provide a good quality of life, for farmers and farm workers.
4. It must also provide an abundant food supply.
5. It must preserve resources (farmland and the communities) that support agriculture. '97