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County presenters report 11 grants funded through first Farmland Protection Reserve round
Summary
Montgomery County staff reported that the Farmland Protection Reserve received 21 applications and funded 11 projects, distributing $250,000 of requested $530,000 for land and efficiency improvements.
Representatives from the county's Water and Soil Conservation program reported on the first funding round of the Farmland Protection Reserve. A presenter said the program received 21 applications and funded 11 projects, distributing $250,000 against about $530,000 requested (roughly 47% of the total ask).
Presenters described early project examples, including equipment purchases and land improvements. One presenter relayed a farmer's comment that an equipment purchase could increase syrup production by roughly 40%, and staff said several projects were started or near completion. The presenters encouraged legislators and residents to review a pamphlet distributed at the meeting for project details and contact information for follow-up.
