Maryland Permanently Preserves 35 Working Farms

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ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 3, 2024) ~ In a recent meeting held on October 2, 2024, the Maryland Board of Public Works made a significant decision to protect farmland in the state. The board approved 35 new easements from the Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation, which will permanently preserve 6,058 acres of prime farmland in various counties including Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Talbot, and Worcester. This investment of over $29 million is a crucial step towards preserving the state's agricultural landscape.

According to Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, this move is not just about preserving the past but also ensuring a sustainable future for the state's economy and food production. He expressed his gratitude towards the farmers who have committed their land to preservation.

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Established in 1977 as part of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, the Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation purchases easements from willing farmers to protect prime farmland and woodland forever. The foundation's Executive Director Michelle Cable can be contacted for more information at (410) 841-5860 or michelle.cable@maryland.gov.

The newly-approved easements will contribute towards achieving the state's goal of conserving 40% of its land by 2040. This goal was set after successfully reaching the previous target of conserving 30% by 2030 as outlined in the Maryland the Beautiful Act passed by the Maryland General Assembly in their 2023 session.

For a detailed breakdown of these easements by county, refer to this chart provided by the Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation. This decision by the Maryland Board of Public Works is a significant step towards preserving farmland and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

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