Fwd: Feeling Unheard? Community Share-Along - This Sunday!
Carol L.
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Date: October 7, 2025 at 6:20:20 AM EDT
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Subject: Feeling Unheard? Community Share-Along - This Sunday!
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We are hoping you can join us in the barn at Bally Cliff in Poolesville (above) this Sunday for a special event. While we won't be building a barn - we will gather to share concerns and solutions as we come together to discuss how the Ag Reserve survives and thrives amid new challenges. We will be taking concerns and ideas back to our elected leaders - your voice matters. Let us know you are coming here. Read on for more info.
What do you get when you combine a community potluck, a town hall / brainstorm, and an Ag Reserve story/song/poetry share - it's a Community Share-Along!
There are a number of new threats to local farms in the county and region, putting our heads and voices together will help. Come hear about new proposals and laws that will impact farms, forests and water resources, bring your questions and ideas and exchange ideas with neighbors.
Topics Will Include:
- Solar on prime farmland
- Data Centers
- Drought and Groundwater Resources
- Alcohol Production Facilities
- Have other concerns? Please bring them!
We are hoping you can join us in person in the Barn at BallyCliff on Sunday -October 12 - National Farmer's Day- to celebrate the Ag Reserve and the farmers that make it thrive.
Please either bring a dish to share (extra points if they feature Ag Reserve products) and/or a shelf stable food donation for WUMCO (here are the things they are looking for).
Please sign up for tickets - space in the barn is limited. Kids are free.
If you were interested in presenting a family friendly song, story, dance, poem, etc as part of the program or displaying photos, painting or other art in the space- don't be shy!- contact Kris...@mocoalliance.org
Reserve Your Seat
So bring your banjo, poem, tale, cartoon, or skit, and know that we will make time to have substantive conversation as well. Reserve your spot here.
With Appreciation,
Let's put our heads together on the issues impacting local farms hope you can join us. (photo: Susan Eskite)
The Orchards are Open
Though peaches are just a sweet memory, is still orchard season in the Reserve - check out the list of great places to find local produce. We are firmly in apple and pumpkin season now- the perfect complement to pulling the sweaters out of storage - some locations even have pies, jams and cider. How lucky are we? Always best to call ahead to be sure your favorites are available.
Check out the Orchards
The Driest August in 150 years - recent rains helped just a bit
We welcome the rain, but don't let your guard down. Central Maryland is under a drought watch. Voluntary water conservation strongly encouraged! In the Ag Reserve, farms and homes rely solely on groundwater wells, with no possibility of backup reservoir planning like WSSC is doing. Our Good Gift Groundwater Campaign is gathering stakeholders and preforming outreach to protect water resources for 1/3rd of the county.
Learn More
Got Forests? You can get a native forest planted on your land for free! Read on!
Calling all Ag Reserve residents - can your property host a forever forest of native trees? Re-Leaf the Reserve is our partnership with the Planning department to reforest the county. Learn More
Land Link is Growing!
Land Link Montgomery matches aspiring farmers with local landowners offering long term leases to overcome astronomical land prices and get the next generation of farmers growing. This summer has seen lots of new farmers and landowners join the program. Meet our Land Link members - can your land host a farmer?
Check Out Land Link
PLENTY is Out
Free in person and online!
The Fall issue of PLENTY Magazine is out - find it near you or online. Articles include trail guides, a 25th anniversary celebration of Button Farm and news on the new Royce Hanson Conservation Park.
Find PLENTY
Thanks to you- our lean (but mighty!) organization has once again been recognized as “One of the Best” nonprofits in the DC region by Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy).
Montgomery Countryside Alliance
PO Box 24, 20837, Poolesville
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