by Kristina Bostick
As we were putting together our ambitious 2015 work plan, we got thinking about all of the things we have achieved together with our supporters in the last few years. There is much left to do and we could use your help.
What has MCA done for me lately? Well...
Our Shared Environmental Resources
Set Ten Mile Creek (backup water supply for 4.3 million) on the path to protection ... but there is more to do
Supported Successful Urban Tree Legislation Rebuffed Efforts to Increase Previous Surface Allowed in County Development
Protecting Against a Potomac Bridge Crossing and Outer Beltway that would Bisect the Reserve
Supporting a Strong Ag Sector
Connecting New and Expanding Farmers with Land
Strengthening the Producer Community with a Listserve and Summits
Successfully Pushing for a New Farm Pilot Program
Proud Lead Organization of the Farming at Metro's Edge Conference
Supporting A proposed year-round daily farmers market in North Potomac
Connecting farmers with new opportunities under the new County Zoning Code
Community
Producing "Growing Legacy" film about the Reserve for students and the public
Creating an Ag Reserve Candidate Questionnaire/Voter Resource
Creating an Ag Education Pilot - 180 students reached so farHelping to Found the MoCo Food CouncilKeeping Monocacy Elementary Open
Zoning
No Commercial Recreation or Camps in the Ag Reserve
No Sewer Extension for Mega Churches
Battling Back Plans for Massive Cell Towers
Currently working on supporting new farm businesses and expansion of sourcing local farm products in County stores/restaurants. We are pushing to add to our farmland inventory for the LandLink program. Our education initiative has expanded and we are working with MC Farm Bureau to secure funding for mobile ag science lab for the use of the County's elementary schools. How about that! Every elementary school student should have exposure to what farming is all about and why our Ag Reserve is so special.
And the list goes on and on... help us add more victories to this list- join MCA - a yearly membership is just $25
What has MCA done for me lately? Well...
Our Shared Environmental Resources
Set Ten Mile Creek (backup water supply for 4.3 million) on the path to protection ... but there is more to do
Supported Successful Urban Tree Legislation Rebuffed Efforts to Increase Previous Surface Allowed in County Development
Protecting Against a Potomac Bridge Crossing and Outer Beltway that would Bisect the Reserve
Supporting a Strong Ag Sector
Connecting New and Expanding Farmers with Land
Strengthening the Producer Community with a Listserve and Summits
Successfully Pushing for a New Farm Pilot Program
Proud Lead Organization of the Farming at Metro's Edge Conference
Supporting A proposed year-round daily farmers market in North Potomac
Connecting farmers with new opportunities under the new County Zoning Code
Community
Producing "Growing Legacy" film about the Reserve for students and the public
Creating an Ag Reserve Candidate Questionnaire/Voter Resource
Creating an Ag Education Pilot - 180 students reached so farHelping to Found the MoCo Food CouncilKeeping Monocacy Elementary Open
Zoning
No Commercial Recreation or Camps in the Ag Reserve
No Sewer Extension for Mega Churches
Battling Back Plans for Massive Cell Towers
Currently working on supporting new farm businesses and expansion of sourcing local farm products in County stores/restaurants. We are pushing to add to our farmland inventory for the LandLink program. Our education initiative has expanded and we are working with MC Farm Bureau to secure funding for mobile ag science lab for the use of the County's elementary schools. How about that! Every elementary school student should have exposure to what farming is all about and why our Ag Reserve is so special.
And the list goes on and on... help us add more victories to this list- join MCA - a yearly membership is just $25
