Boards and Committees

Acts as liaison between the county government and the agricultural sector to provide input and recommendations on issues impacting rural and agricultural areas.

Meetings are held virtually on the third Tuesday of each month; meetings start at 7:00 pm and are open to the public.  
The virtual meeting can be accessed by computer -  Click here to join the meeting   - Meeting Id 210 732 500 02# Passcode: qAfFbA 
to join the meeting or by calling 1 443-692-5768 Conf id.,814103612#. Please note this is a Baltimore (toll) number if calling from a landline.

The 2025 meeting dates are:   
 January 21 - February 18  - March 18 - April 15 - May 20 - June 17 - July 15 - August 19 - September 16 - October 21 - November 18 - December 16 

Agenda available upon request.
To see past and present meeting agendas and minutes, please visit the " Meetings Archives ". 

For more information or a current agenda, please contact Jacqueline Arnold ( [email protected])
Read the AAC's 2022 Annual Report 

Oversees the county's public policies and programs that protect farmland for future generations and makes recommendations to State and County officials regarding farmland preservation issues.

This Board normally meets virtually on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public.
Link to join the virtual meeting:   Join Microsoft Teams Meeting  | Meeting ID: 262 709 007 722 | passcode: WcrREY
By Phone: 1 443-692-5768 conference ID: 682 559 733#

Please visit the "Meetings Archives" to view current and past meeting agendas, minutes, and materials. 

Read the APAB’s Certification Report

For more information, or a current agenda, please contact Mike Weyand at [email protected]

Oversees and administers the County Noxious Weed Control and Eradication program in concert with the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
2021 Program Pesticide Managment Plan

For more information please contact Jeremy Criss ( [email protected])

Provides leadership and guidance to the University of Maryland Extension (UME) staff on the multitude of programs and services offered by UME.

For more information please contact Rick Walter ( [email protected]).

Oversees the programs and services offered by the Soil Conservation District in conjunction with NRCS-Federal Government. Provides leadership and administration for development of Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plans and urban sediment control for certain incorporated towns.

This Board normally meets the first Friday of each month at the Agricultural History Farm Park, Derwood Maryland. Meetings start at 9 am and are open to the public.

For more information please follow the link to the Montgomery Soil Conservation District website or you may contact John Zawitoski ( [email protected]), District Manager at 301-590-2831.

This organization oversees the activities that take place at the County Fairgrounds including 4H education events, demonstrations for County Beef Clubs, and as a meeting venue for other agricultural Boards and Committees.

For more information please call 301-926-3100 and ask for the Agricultural Center Director or you can visit their website: Montgomery County Agricultural Center.

What is a Forest Conservancy District Board?

The Montgomery County Forestry Board