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Did
you know that Montgomery County is
the number one pumpkin-growing county in the
state and the number two berry-grower? The county
also ranks second in the state in its number
of horticultural enterprises. Here are some
more farm facts compiled by the Montgomery County
Department of Economic Development Agricultural
Services Division:
Total
Land in Montgomery County:
316, 800 acres
Total Land in
Farms: 75, 077 acres
Total Number of
Farms By Farm Type:
Beef: 104
Horse:
233
Dairy: 7
Sheep: 47
Corn for Grain: 48
Corn for Silage: 14
Wheat: 34
Soybeans: 43
Hay: 192
Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and
Christmas Trees: 37
Production Nurseries and Greenhouses: 175
Sod: 26
Landscape, Arborist, Lawn Care
Businesses: 150
Click
here for
the 2005 Montgomery County Farm Directory!
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According
to the Agricultural Services Division:
"Agricultural
activities occupy about one-third of Montgomery
County's land area. Over half of the 93,000-acre
agricultural reserve is preserved through transfer
of development rights or easement purchase initiatives.
The County's diverse agricultural industry—577
farms and 350 horticultural enterprises—produce
millions of dollars in economic contribution from
farm products and operations. The majority of Montgomery
County farms are family-run operations, many reaching
back several generations, which employ more than
10, 000 residents." Fifty percent of the
County's farmers work full time in farming.
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"Montgomery
County's agricultural reserve is an important environmental
resource for future farm enterprises. A strong agricultural
heritage provides a diverse business community and
a strong economic base. Combining these strengths
with the commitment for farmland preservation makes
Montgomery County an attractive place to live and
work."
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2005 Bev Thoms; "Home" © 2005 Peg Coleman
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