Soil Conservation District reports growth in farmers, federal contracts and ag‑preservation work The Soil Conservation District reported 102 new cooperative agreements over two years, nearly 60,000 acres of county farmland (about 40,000 privately owned), and a jump in federal conservation contracts — 78 contracts in 2025 obligating about $1.78 million to local producers. Staff also discussed agritourism zoning challenges and a feasibility study for an Ag & Food Security Innovation Center.

Prince George’s County is witnessing a remarkable surge in agricultural growth, with federal conservation contracts skyrocketing and new cooperative agreements flourishing!

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