North County Preservation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting rural life in Northern Baltimore County.
We focus on gathering and distributing fact-based information to encourage responsible development and preservation, providing education on the history, and unique resources of the area, performing studies on land use trends, and solutions to conserve natural, agricultural, and scenic resources, and promoting long-term solutions to increase agricultural sustainability and to protect open space.
EVENTS/NEWS
› Successful Transitions: From Apprentice to Farmer
NCP has funded a follow-up study to examine the results of various farmer training programs, including the Beginning Farmer Trainee Program which NCP was instumental in starting 4 years ago. The results of this study will help guide future changes and improvements to the program. Report >>Appendices >>
› Maryland Beginner Farmer Training Program
The Beginning Farmer Trainee Program held classes last year February 9 through March 31, and then moved onto hands-on training throughout the growing season. Numerous applications were received for the 2012 year and selections will be announced soon. We are very pleased with the response, which clearly demonstrates the need for programs such as this. MORE INFO >>
CURRENT ISSUES
› CZMP 2012
CZMP 2012 has begun in earnest, with issues being submitted during September and October by individuals and community associations. As it did four years ago, NCP has assembled a GIS database of environmental data to assist community associations and individuals in their determination of areas which require better protection through changes in zoning. The database will also provide the County Council members and others a basis for evaluating submitted rezoning requests with regards to their environmental impact. MORE INFO >>
› Land Preservation
NCP recently joined with other organizations by signing a letter to County Executive Kamenetz requesting that funds for Agricultural Land Preservation be restored.
Letter >>
› Nutrient Management Guidelines
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has proposed changes to the Nutrient Management Guidelines in an effort to better protect the Bay from farm runoff. The Farm Bureau has written a letter which goes into detail on their opposition to many of the proposed provisions. READ THE LETTER >>
PAST ISSUES
Since its founding, NCP has dealt with many issues of importance to the preservation of the north county. We will archive an overview of each here so you can read about our past efforts. MORE INFO >>
REPORTS
› Agricultural Study Updates
North County Preservation announced the availability of its report: Rural Baltimore County Agricultural Profitability Study and Action Plan. If you are interested in getting involved, please email Cathy Tipper or call 410 218-3620. Visit our Ag Studies page for details. MORE INFO >>
MAKE A DONATION
Consider North County Preservation for your tax-deductible donations! MORE INFO >>
North County Preservation, Inc.
P.O. Box 537 ● Monkton, MD 21111
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