Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC)

Provides liaison between the County Government and the agricultural sector and to coordinate local government services in rural areas and to provide input and recommendation on issues impacting the rural and agricultural areas.

This committee normally meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Upcounty Regional Service Center, Germantown, Maryland.  Meetings start at 730 pm and are open to the public.

Read the AAC's Report for Fiscal Year 2008

For more information please contact
Agricultural Advisory Committee.

Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board (APAB)

Oversees the County's Public Policy and programs that protect farmland for future generation and makes recommendations to State and County officials regarding farmland preservation issues.

This Board normally meets on the second Tuesday of each monthat the Upcounty Regional Service Center, Germantown, Maryland.  Meetings start at 730 pm and are open to the public.

Read the APAB's Report for Fiscal Year 2008

For more information please contact
Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board.

Montgomery Weed Control, Inc.

Oversees and administers the County Noxious Weed Control and eradication program in concert with the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

For more information please contact
Montgomery Weed Control, Inc.

Cooperative Extension Advisory Council (CEAC)

Provides leadership and guidance to the Extension Service staff on the multitude of programs and services offered by the Cooperative Extension Service (CES).

For more information please contact Doug Tregoning, Extension Director at 301-590-9638.

Montgomery Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors (MSCD)

Political subdivision of the State of Maryland which oversees the programs and services offered by the Soil Conservation District in conjunction with NRCS-Federal Government. Provides leadership and administration for development of Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plans and Urban sediment control for certain incorporated towns.

This Board normally meets the first Friday of each month at the Agricultural History Farm Park, Derwood Maryland.  The meeting typically begins at 9 am.

For more information please contact David Plummer, District Manager at 301-590-2855.

Montgomery County Agricultural Center

This organization oversees the activities on the County Fairgrounds and also serves as a 4H education facility and demonstration center for County Beef Clubs and other agricultural Boards and Committees.

For more information please call 301-926-3100 and ask for the Agricultural Center Director.

Montgomery County Forest Conservancy District Board

Promotes educational programs and services offered through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Park and Wildlife Service, including Annual Forestry Camp for High School Seniors and the Champion Tree Program

For more information please call 301-854-0606.

http://www.mcmdforestryboard.org/