About Us
The Office of Agriculture supports the agricultural sector as a vital part of the County’s economy by:
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Empowering local farmers through regulatory guidance, marketing support, and technical expertise
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Bridging the gap between the agricultural community and the County government to ensure responsive and informed policymaking
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Preserving farmland as a resource for future generations to ensure continued food and fiber production
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Fostering agricultural awareness through education, outreach, and community engagement
The OAG collaborates with other agricultural agency partners located at the one-stop Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, including:
- University of Maryland-Extension (UME)
- Montgomery Soil Conservation District (MSCD)
- Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Learn more about the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve and everything it brings to the County.
Partner Agencies
Montgomery County Office of Agriculture partners with the following departments, agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Trifold brochure listing partner agencies (Printer Friendly PDF)
Government
- Montgomery Soil Conservation District
- Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS)
- Office of the County Attorney
- University of Maryland Extension in Montgomery County
- The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
- Maryland Department of Agriculture
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Farm Service Agency
- Natural Resource Conservation Service