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Montgomery Countryside Alliance

A New Generation of Farmers Putting Down Roots in Montgomery County
Mon Aug 16 2021, Bethesda Beat  
Profiles of participants in MCA's Land Link program, which "links" farmers to property owners in the county.

New to the County, Veterans of the Land
Wed Jan 22 2020, Washington Post  
MCA's land link program connects new farmers and local landowners. Profile of two immigrant farmers who have founded farms in MoCo.

Montgomery Countryside Alliance Provides "Re-Leaf" to the Agricultural Reserve
Wed May 1 2019, My MC Media  
MCA launches Re-Leaf the Reserve project to re-forest areas in stream buffers by planting native trees to battle climate change.

Common Ground Market Opening in Beallsville on June 12
Thu Jun 9 2016, My MC Media  
"We are so proud to be part of bringing this new market to fruition," said Caroline Taylor, executive director of MCA

Field of Dreams
Mon Sep 1 2014, Bethesda Magazine  
A Profile of Poolesville's Rocklands Farm. MCA has worked closely with Rocklands since their founding in 2010.

"Growing Legacies" film will highlight the ag reserve
Tue Jul 8 2014, Gazette  
Taylor hopes the film will "show the magic, the future, the challenges," of the area.

Barnesville group to research local American Indian trails
Fri Nov 1 2013, Gazette  
Along with other Upcounty organizations, MCA was the recipient of a mini- grant to fund our film "Growing Legacy"

Clarksburg development battle in County Council ring County leaders to hear issue Dec. 3
Wed Oct 30 2013, Gazette  
"We'll find out whether the council represents Montgomery County or developer interests," Caroline Taylor, Executive Director of MCA

Clarksburg planning blueprint approved by Montgomery board
Fri Oct 25 2013, Washington Post  
Planning Board has approved over-sized development for the watershed of Ten Mile Creek- water supply for 4.3 M. The Council hearing is dec 3

Montgomery cultivates a new crop of farmers
Fri Jul 5 2013, Washington Post  
Profile of Montgomery County's New Farm Pilot program, MCA's Land Link program and efforts to grow a new crop of farmers in the Ag Reserve

Art Collector Mitchell Rales's grand design hangs up over sewer issue
Sat Jul 7 2012, The Washington Post - Post Local  
Rales had a grand vision for Glenstone. But there was an obstacle in his way. Glenstone is seeking a hookup to the county's sewer system.

Pushing Deadline? Rally to save Nick's Organic Farm and education center
Wed Jun 6 2012, Potomac Almanac  
"The County prides itself on being a supporter of agriculture ... Officials need to hold true to those values and support the farm."

MSI parents join Maravell in fight for site
Tue Jun 5 2012, The Del Marva Farmer  
More than 80 Montgomery County citizens joined in a rally on May 30 at the Rockville District Courthouse to save Nick Maravell's farm.

Nick's Farm Supporters Rally in Rockville
Thu May 31 2012, PotomacPatch  
Nearly 80 agriculture supporters gathered in Rockville near the county office buildings to show support for Nick's Organic Farm.

20,000 Petition Maryland Officials to Save Organic Farm
Wed May 30 2012, My Green Guide Maryland  
More than 20,000 people have joined a popular campaign on Change.org urging officials in Montgomery County, MD, to save a 31-year-old farm.

Soccer fields: Residents continue to fight controversial proposal
Wed May 30 2012, ABC 7 News  
Efforts to prevent a Potomac farm from being converted into soccer fields have been stepped up in Montgomery County.

Supporters keep fighting for Nick's Organic Farm in Potomac
Wed May 30 2012, Fox News  
Supporters of Nick's Organic Farm in Potomac held a rally to try and keep the county from turning the 20-acre spread into soccer fields.

New Potomac River Bridge - Godsend or Boondoggle?
Wed Apr 4 2012, Blue Ridge Leader  
Virginia Governor McDonnell and Maryland Governor O'Malley are discussing new Potomac River Bridges in Northern Virginia.

Emergency bill in Annapolis aimed at Montgomery County covenants
Mon Apr 2 2012, The Washington Post - Post Local  
A state bill that would void certain covenants on Montgomery County farmland died recently. Senators have introduced an emergency bill.

In Montgomery, covenants and farming can clash
Fri Feb 24 2012, Washingtong Post  
Covenants prevent farming within the Reserve. MCA leads charge to maintain protections for farming in the Reserve and prevent lawsuits.

Bethesda Green, TEDx, and Your Dinner
Wed Feb 15 2012, The Straight Line  
Bethesda Green sponsored a TEDx meet up on "Changing the Way We Eat" and the local viewers discussed their efforts in local food.

They Came Hungry for Change and Left Inspired
Tue Feb 7 2012, Bethesda Green  
Kristina Bostick, senior conservation specialist with Montgomery Countryside Alliance, described Land Link and Labor Link.

Lights, Camera, Ag Reserve
Sat Jan 14 2012, Bethesda Patch  
A 30-Minute Documentary to Showcase the History and Promise of the Ag Reserve

Montgomery Forms New Food Council
Tue Nov 1 2011, 11/2011  
Food Council is forming in Montgomery County. MCA is a founding member, working to make our food systems sustainable and inclusive.

Food Day DC
Fri Oct 28 2011, Bethesda Green Blog  
MCA and Bethesda Green team up for local food events.

One Big Fight to Save One Small Farm
Tue May 3 2011, azgreen magazine  
Organic Farmer and friends fight to save 31 year old organic farm from destruction.

Consumer Advocates Call for End to Arsenic in Chicken Feed
Wed Nov 10 2010, WAMU  
Consumer advocates are raising awareness about a popular additive used in poultry feed.