Regional Agricultural Workgroup Meeting

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Montgomery County Ag. History Farm Park

Contact: Brian LeCouteur
blecouteur@mwcog.org

The Regional Agricultural Workgroup was born out of the April 12th, 2005 Working Lands Forum https://www.mwcog.org/environment/green/agriculture/ A workgroup of key agricultural and horticultural professionals who have volunteered their time to participate. The mission of the Workgroup is to promote local agriculture and related enterprises for the 3000 square mile Washington Metropolitan Area and beyond. By working together across jurisdictional boundaries, the workgroup seeks to bolster existing agricultural programs for farmers, farm preservation, enhance and expand farmers markets and work with legislators to encourage the use of locally produced food. The workgroup meets quarterly in rotating locations across our region.