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Title The Future of Agriculture in Prince George's County, Maryland 
Author The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Prince George's County Planning Department 
Subject  
Publication Date May 2005  
Source of Copies The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 
Category Brochure, Report, and Special Study 
Cover page
 
Number of Pages 52
Abstract This document describes the transformation of agriculture and its potential in Prince George's County. After a brief overview and myths and facts about the county's agriculture, it portrays the characteristics of farms and farmland. The report provides information on farmland protection and profitable farming and lists opportunities for diversifying and marketing strategies for farmers. Following a discussion on challenges and benefits of farming at the urban edge, the report concludes with recommendations to transform agriculture into a viable industry. in Prince George's County. After a brief overview and myths and facts about the county's agriculture, it portrays the characteristics of farms and farmland. The report provides information on farmland protection and profitable farming and lists opportunities for diversifying and marketing strategies for farmers. Following a discussion on challenges and benefits of farming at the urban edge, the report concludes with recommendations to transform agriculture into a viable industry. 
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Appendix.pdf       211 Kb
Characteristics of Farms and Farmland.pdf       2.35 Mb
Cover and Front Matter.pdf       745 Kb
Executive Summary and Overview.pdf       295 Kb
Farming at the Urban Edge.pdf       306 Kb
Profitable Farming.pdf       1.29 Mb
Protecting Farmland.pdf       849 Kb
Table of Contents.pdf       177 Kb

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