Migration to Market
In this compelling story, Aisha Sowe, MCM BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, takes us on a journey into the heart of Montgomery County’s food system. Through her research, Aisha… Read More
Agriculture
Crop Viability At Risk Amid Drought Conditions
August is typically a celebration of Montgomery County’s agricultural reserves. But this season, some farmers are expressing concerns about the viability of their crops amid drought conditions. Extreme weather, both… Read More
County Changes Policy for Growers Building Greenhouse Structures on Urban, Suburban Properties
A policy “barrier” has been changed for food growers in the county who want to build a greenhouse-like structure on urban and suburban properties. The county’s Department of Permitting Services… Read More
Chesapeake Bay Scores D+ Environmental Rating Again
According to the biennial State of the Bay Report from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), the Bay and its watershed have received another D+ rating. The report found conditions virtually… Read More
Photos: Agriculture at the Fair
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair offers ordinary people a view into the lives of livestock and agricultural workers throughout the county. Beyond the carnival rides, funnel cakes and stilt walkers… Read More
Farm-Based Wineries, Breweries Offer Self-Guided Tours
Montgomery County’s newest agritourism sector, farm-based breweries and wineries, welcomes visitors. The county’s Office of Agriculture offers free, self-guided tours this summer of the many breweries and wineries that Montgomery… Read More
Random Packages of Seeds from China May be Part of Scam, Officials Say
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) released new information Tuesday about unsolicited deliveries of seeds from China. In a statement, the USDA said… Read More