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Elridge highlights Ag Reserve economic role, promotes county ag fair in Gaithersburg

Office of the Montgomery County Executive · July 29, 2026
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County Executive Mark Elridge highlighted Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve, cited farm and winery economic activity, and promoted the county ag fair in Gaithersburg (Aug. 14-22) with shuttle and parking details.

Elridge praised Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve for its economic and environmental value, noting farms, wineries and horticultural businesses support the local economy and preserve open space. He spoke about farm-tour attendance and the resilience of family farms that offer pick-your-own produce and onsite markets.

Elridge announced the county ag fair will run Friday, Aug. 14 through Saturday, Aug. 22 in Gaithersburg, with free admission for children under 11 and on-site parking priced at $20 per car; free shuttles will run from two Montgomery College campuses. He encouraged families to attend and support local producers.

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