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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
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SupportiveBob CecilMar 10, 2026
Montgomery Agricultural Producers' director testified in support, saying current permitting rules are unfair to farms and input costs are soaring.
Council Session - Mar 10, 2026 · 26:43 →SupportiveLink HoweenMar 10, 2026
Fair Access Committee representative from Poolesville argued down-county metrics don't fit the Ag Reserve and supported the exemption.
Council Session - Mar 10, 2026 · 26:43 →SupportiveDoug LechleiterMar 10, 2026
The Montgomery County Farm Bureau president supported the bill, saying modern multi-million-dollar farm businesses need proper structures and offices.
Council Session - Mar 10, 2026 · 32:11 →MixedEl Sean BallMar 10, 2026
A Gaithersburg controlled-environment agriculture farmer asked for the bill to explicitly cover greenhouses and container farming.
Council Session - Mar 10, 2026 · 33:22 →