Soil Conservation District FY 2027 budget
Prince George's County
Summary
The district's $2.5 million budget funds farm conservation, urban ag, and preservation of farmland. Members floated ideas for meat processing facilities, reviving the ag marketing position, and leasing park land to urban farmers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
County share is about $2.5 million, up 7.3% from FY 2026.
Farmers, urban growers, students in Envirothon, and residents who benefit from preserved farmland and clean water.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Budget Work-Session: THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION (M-NCPPC) FY 2027 BUDGETS - Commissioner's Office, Central Administrative Services (CAS), Planning Department - May 4, 2026
Council Member Olson, a longtime advocate, pressed for more park and planning farmland to go to young and minority farmers instead of being leased cheaply long-term. The Planning Department is building a food systems planning program with the state Agriculture Secretary and UMD Extension.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Budget Work-session: DoE and DPW&T - Apr 23, 2026
About 30% of what goes into the county landfill is compostable food waste, but participation in the curbside composting program is still low. The department is planning a new waste sort study, better education, and possibly a rebate idea to get more residents on board.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Budget Work-session: Soil Conservation; WSSC Operating/CIP - Apr 9, 2026
The district's $2.5 million budget funds farm conservation, urban ag, and preservation of farmland. Members floated ideas for meat processing facilities, reviving the ag marketing position, and leasing park land to urban farmers.
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