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Howard County moves to expand role of Agricultural Preservation Board, farmers urge support
Summary
Council heard testimony on CB63, which clarifies and broadens the Agricultural Land Preservation Act and transfers some administration to the Office of Community Sustainability; farmers and agricultural organizations told the council the change will help preserve farming by allowing the board to address broader agricultural challenges.
Council Bill 63 proposes legislative changes to the Howard County Agricultural Land Preservation Act to clarify the board’s mission, expand its advisory role beyond easement administration, and transfer staffing responsibilities for the Agricultural Preservation Board to the Office of Community Sustainability.
Amy Gowen of the Department of Planning and…
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