AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION BOARD

The Agricultural Land Preservation Board is authorized by the Maryland Agriculture Article 2-504.1 of the Annotated Code and is non-district appointed.

Membership

The Board consists of 5 members, at least 3 whom shall be owner-operators of commercial farms who earn 50% or more of their income from farming

Term

5 years (term limit two consecutive 5 year terms)

Meetings

No specific meeting schedule, meet as needed

Stipend

  $35 per meeting

Duties

Advises County governing body with respect to approval of purchases of easements by the Foundation within the County; assists County governing body in reviewing the status of land under easement; advise the Foundation concerning County priorities for agricultural preservation; approve or disapprove an application by the County for certification or recertification under § 5-408 of the State Finance and Procurement Article; promote preservation of agriculture within the County by offering information and assistance to farmers with respect to the purchase of easements; meet at least annually with forest conservation district boards in order to work cooperatively to encourage the promotion and retention of farmland and woodland in their respective jurisdictions; perform other duties as assigned by the County governing body

Board Members

Jason Spicer
Jeremy Reid
Michael Knauer
Edward “Chip” Fleming, III
Terri Nuwer