The University of Maryland Extension, along with state and local partners, is excited to introduce the Maryland Agriculture Reporting Tool (MART). This free, secure online platform is designed to simplify recordkeeping, improve decision-making, and help Maryland farm producers meet both state and federal reporting requirements. MART can be accessed at https://mdagreporting.org/.
Traditionally, many small- to medium-sized farm producers have depended on paper forms or Excel spreadsheets to track crops, nutrient applications, and harvest data across multiple farms. This method can be tedious and time-consuming—especially when calculating totals or preparing compliance reports. MART offers a streamlined, secure alternative that consolidates all this information in one place.
What MART Offers
- Spatially Enabled Farm Profiles: After creating a farm profile, users can visualize and manage farm fields spatially. This allows easy tracking of acreage, crop types, harvest amounts, and nutrient applications.
- Secure Accounts: Each account is password-protected and role-based, enabling producers and managers to collaborate securely.
- Automated Totals and Dashboards: MART automatically calculates totals at the farm and operation levels, displaying them in user-friendly dashboards and charts to support long-term decision-making.
- Report-Ready Tables: Data is formatted to align with Maryland’s Annual Implementation Report (AIR), making compliance quicker and simpler.
MART was initially designed for grain crop producers and tailored to their reporting needs. However, the development team is exploring the possibility of expanding to include additional commodities and production systems in the future. By improving how data is recorded and visualized, MART can save time, reduce errors, and help farmers make data-driven decisions about their operations. It also supports agencies and conservation partners with accurate, timely information they can use to assist farmers with short- and long-term planning.
Partnership
MART is a collaborative partnership between these state and local partners: University of Maryland Extension, Rural Maryland Council, Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund, Eastern Shore Regional GIS cooperative, Mid-Shore Regional Council, Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, and the Upper Shore Regional Council.
Visit https://mdagreporting.org/ to explore MART or contact the University of Maryland Extension – Talbot County for more information about training sessions and upcoming features.
