agricultural reserve

March 15, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Council Celebrates National Agriculture Day (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Council saluted farmers and their contributions to the economy as part of its celebration of National Agricultural Day on March 15th. In 1981, Montgomery created its Agricultural Reserve—which has been called the country’s most successful farmland preservation program as it protects 93,000 acres. Watch the proclamation in this video, below:  

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December 18, 2015 | Staff Writer

Montgomery Week In Review featured on Montgomery Community Media

Watch Montgomery Week in Review (VIDEO)

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Charlotte Davis, Ilaya Hopkins, Henry Hailstock and Brian Karem. Topics discussed this week include the state Program Open Space and the county Agricultural Reserve, the expected report from the Augustine Commission on Maryland economic development, nutrition and brain health, and the recent Sentinel […]

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September 4, 2015 | Staff Writer

Mobile Lab Touts Importance of County’s Agricultural Reserve (VIDEO)

This fall, the Mobile Agricultural Science Lab is coming to a Montgomery County school near you. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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February 26, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Clyde’s Chef Says Local Produce Is Key Ingredient in his Recipes (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Executive Chef Jeff Eng of Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge says local produce is a key ingredient in his recipes and on the restaurant’s menu. Eng was one of several chefs who attended a recent networking event with local farmers at the Universities at Shady Grove. Related:

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September 21, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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The Future of Farming in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

The business of farming is changing but the future of farmers remains bright in Montgomery County. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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September 10, 2014 | Krista Brick

New County Program Helps Farmers Rent Equipment

Farmers in Montgomery County can now rent farm equipment they need at a reduced rate and closer to their farms thanks to a new county program. The county used a grant to fund the purchase of four pieces of equipment — a no-till drill, a manure spreader, a plastic mulch lifter and a walk-behind tractor […]

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December 14, 2013 | Staff Writer

Countryside Artisans Holiday Studio Tour

The Countryside Artisans Holiday Studio Tour runs Dec. 13 – 15 at various locations in Montgomery and Frederick counties. This is a unique, self-guided driving tour of artist studios. Admission is free. Visit www.countrysideartisans.com for a list of studios and a map. The tour occurs rain, snow or shine. Friday and Saturday hours 10 a.m. […]

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October 11, 2013 | Staff Writer

Countryside Artisans Fall Studio Tour

The Countryside Artisans Fall Studio Tour runs Oct. 11 – 13 at various locations in Montgomery and Frederick counties. This is a unique, self-guided driving tour of artist studios. Admission is free. Visit www.countrysideartisans.com for a list of studios and a map. The tour occurs rain, snow or shine. Friday and Saturday hours 10 a.m. […]

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May 29, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve (Video)

Montgomery Week in Review host Don Mooers talks with guest Elaine Apter, Co-President League of Women Voters of Montgomery County about the county’s Agricultural Reserve. Approximately 20% of the land in Montgomery County is reserved for agricultural purposes. Take a look. The next show of Montgomery Week in Review airs on Thursday at 12 p.m. […]

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March 20, 2013 | Staff Writer

Got Milk? (Photos)

Montgomery County farmer David Weitzer raised a toast of bottled chocolate milk on March 19 as the Montgomery County Council saluted the county’s farmers as part of the celebration of National Agriculture Day. In 1981, Montgomery created its Agricultural Reserve—which has been called the country’s most successful farmland preservation program as it protects 93,000 acres […]

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