From the Harford Count Economic Development Advisory Board: Like a tightrope walker whose every step must be both precise and delicate, growth management in a community requires a sure-footedness that will result in a balance for everyone. Preserving agriculture and historic sites, jump-starting housing and creating a business-friendly environment for companies who will, in turn, […]
Dublin/Darlington Jan. 2013 Bulletin: 20th Anniversary of Wilson Ministry Center; Maryland Farm Bureau PAC 2014 Fundraising Campaign
From the 21034 Community E-News Editors: NEWS FROM OUR CHURCHES Twice Blessed Thrift Shop – located at 2115 Shuresville Road in Darlington, this is a great place to shop for bargains. Plus, every dollar spent goes right back into the community. Hours are 9:30am to 12:30pm Monday through Saturday; evening hours from 6:00pm to 8:00pm […]
North Harford High School Magnet Program Nets $10,000 Grant for Hydroponic Forage Growing System
From Harford County Public Schools: North Harford High School’s Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Magnet Program was recently selected to receive a $10,000.00 grant for hydroponics in Harford County through America’s Farmers Grow Rural EducationSM, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Farmers in the North Harford area nominated the school to receive this grant. After the […]
Sen. Mikulski Announces Federal Resources for Maryland Farmers Recovering from Hurricane Sandy
From U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today announced that federal resources are available to Maryland farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Sandy. “Maryland’s number one industry is agriculture,” Senator Mikulski said. “Our farmers and agricultural small businesses are critical to our state’s economic future. Farmers across Maryland, from the Eastern […]
Deer Creek Rural Legacy Area Receives $700,000 for Land Preservation from State Board of Public Works
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The Rural Legacy Program will receive approximately $5.6 million in Fiscal Year 2013 grants to permanently protect agricultural and ecologically significant working landscapes throughout Maryland. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved the funding at today’s meeting in Annapolis. “Through these conservation easements, we are […]
Harford County’s Lucie Snodgrass Appointed Maryland State Executive Director of Farm Service Agency
From the USDA Farm Service Agency: USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced today the appointment of Lucie Lehmann Snodgrass to Maryland State Executive Director for FSA. “FSA is excited to welcome Lucie to our leadership team representing the state of Maryland. She brings extraordinary experience to FSA, including 17 years as […]
Proposed Tier Designations for Harford County Land Use, Required by State Law, Announced
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – As part of its 2012 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 236 – the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012. The bill furthers the State’s Smart Growth policies and is designed to reduce the impacts of large residential subdivisions with septic systems […]
McGrady: Transfer of Development Rights Proposal is an “All Out Assault on Cecil County Property Rights”
From Patrick L. McGrady, Chairman, Maryland Liberty PAC: Patriot, Your property rights are under attack right now. This month the Cecil County Commissioners will vote on adoption of a “Transfer of Development Rights” ordinance. This ordinance is nothing more than a ploy used by the far left to further control where development occurs and whether […]