The Future of Agriculture in Prince George's County, Maryland
Author
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Prince George's County Planning Department
Subject
Publication Date
May 2005
Source of Copies
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Category
Brochure, Report, and Special Study
Cover page
Number of Pages
52
Abstract
This document describes the transformation of agriculture and its potential in Prince George's County. After a brief overview and myths and facts
about the county's agriculture, it portrays the characteristics of farms and
farmland. The report provides information on farmland protection and
profitable farming and lists opportunities for diversifying and marketing
strategies for farmers. Following a discussion on challenges and benefits
of farming at the urban edge, the report concludes with recommendations
to transform agriculture into a viable industry.
in Prince George's County. After a brief overview and myths and facts
about the county's agriculture, it portrays the characteristics of farms and
farmland. The report provides information on farmland protection and
profitable farming and lists opportunities for diversifying and marketing
strategies for farmers. Following a discussion on challenges and benefits
of farming at the urban edge, the report concludes with recommendations
to transform agriculture into a viable industry.
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