Board approves sponsorship and discusses Conservation Buffer Initiative and events
Summary
The board heard details on the Conservation Buffer Initiative (75% upfront, 25% at completion over five years) and approved using funds from the Poultry Litter Spreader Account to sponsor Ag Awareness Days; several upcoming events and meeting dates were also confirmed.
Tony Riggi briefed the board on the Conservation Buffer Initiative, saying program payments are structured as 75% up front and 25% upon completion and that it is a five-year program. He also noted a Shore Rivers Breakfast scheduled Feb. 24, 2026 in Easton.
The board discussed Ag Awareness sponsorship tiers (Gold $1,000+, Silver $500–$999, Bronze $100–$499) and approved a motion to take funds from the Poultry Litter Spreader Account to sponsor Ag Awareness Days; the minutes do not record the exact dollar amount taken. Staff also reviewed an events calendar that included Taste of Maryland (2/5/26), MASCD Winter Meeting (2/9–2/10/26) and Agronomy Day (2/27/26).
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