Citizens To Preserve The Reserve, Save Rural Laytonsville, Limit Non-Agricultural Development on Agricultural Land In Montgomery County

Support Agriculture

Here are things you can do to support local farming and
help preserve the Ag Reserve for the next 25 years:

Buy and enjoy Montgomery County farm products.
Agriculture in Montgomery County provides many benefits. One benefit we can all enjoy is the delicious fruit and produce from our County's farms and orchards. Check out the sidebar on this page for a partial list of farm markets and other places where you can get wholesome local produce. When it comes from Montgomery County you won't find anything fresher. Click here for a list of farmer's markets throughout the state of Maryland.

Support farmers and farming in Montgomery County.
Support or join agriculture related organizations such as the Montgomery County Farm Bureau, Montgomery County Friends of the Ag Park, Montgomery County Ag Advisory and Ag Preservation Boards. And plan to take part in the annual Farm Tour.

Join CPR.
Even if you currently receive our emails, please click here to download our membership form. Every name added to our membership roster is another voice speaking in favor of the Reserve and its benefits to Montgomery County.

Work on a CPR committee.
Email us at preservethereserve@gmail.com. Our key areas of need are in membership, advocacy and outreach. Committees will also develop in-depth knowledge of specific Ag Reserve issues.

Work with other organizations
to which you belong and help keep them informed and involved on Ag Reserve Issues.

Remind politicians about the value of agriculture and the Ag Reserve.
Whenever you see or meet a politician or get a questionnaire from them ask them about their commitment to the Ag Reserve and tell them it's important to you.

Write or email Park & Planning
and express your support for the Ag Reserve in their future strategic planning. Address: Strategic Planning Division, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring MD 20920; email mcp-chairman@mncppc-mc.org Tell planners that major developments belong where infrastructure already exists - not in the Ag Reserve.

Email us with your thoughts and suggestions to support agriculture in Montgomery County and Preserve the Reserve. The address is: preservethereserve@gmail.com.