Montgomery Community Media

Butler’s Orchard in Germantown is a staple for family-friendly fun in Montgomery County.  Shirley Brown Butler, who bought and ran the orchard with her late husband George, passed away peacefully in her home Sept. 10. She was 91. Now, her son Wade Butler runs the orchard and carries on a legacy that has offered our […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice hosted a meeting about the Agriculture Reserve this week at the Universities at Shady Grove. County Cable Montgomery’s Susan Kenedy reports.

Susan Kenedy’s hosts the latest episode of The Bottom Line, which includes reports about an injured eagle, two Councilmembers who recently visited Cuba, and the history and future of Butler’s Orchard in Germantown. You can watch the The Bottom Line, below:

Recently a conference was held to develop ideas for advancing productive and profitable agriculture and strong farm communities to serve our region for future generations. “Farming at Metro’s Edge: Sustaining Agriculture in Frederick and Montgomery” was held in Rockville at The Universities at Shady Grove on Jan 11 – 12. Take a look. Learn more […]