If you value fresh produce, scenic countryside, or the thousands of jobs provided by Maryland's agricultural industry, then the preservation of agricultural land is a benefit to you.

The future of the agricultural industry-including its contribution to tourism and couture crops-depends upon the long-term availability of large, contiguous tracts of productive farmland. A successful agricultural land preservation strategy demands a clearly articulated goal to preserve agricultural land and the farming industry; land use regulations that support preservation; and land preservation tools that meet needs of landowners.

Maryland Department of Planning Tools to Support Agricultural Land Preservation:
Rural Legacy Map
MALPF Task Force Interim Report for the 2003 Legislative Session (4Mb)

Maximizing Return on Public Investment in Maryland’s Rural Land Preservation Programs (Full Version)

Maximizing Return on Public Investment in Maryland’s Rural Land Preservation Programs (No Maps)