Bill 7-26 Would Ease Permitting Rules for County Farmers

Councilmembers Luedtke, Fani-González, and Balcombe introduced Bill 7-26, which would broaden the legal definition of core agricultural activities in Montgomery County to include farm business administration and on-site product processing. The bill aims to prevent farms in the Agricultural Reserve from being subjected to commercial permitting standards not intended for agricultural operations. A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.