Montgomery County First to Join COG Local Food Procurement Challenge

The Montgomery County Council will vote on a resolution on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to make Montgomery County the first jurisdiction to join the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Local Food Procurement Challenge. Councilmember Andrew Friedson, chair of COG's FARM Policy Committee, is leading the effort to strengthen local food systems and supply chain resilience. A press conference marking the anticipated milestone will be held at 12:30 p.m. on March 24 at the Council Office Building (100 Maryland Ave., 4th floor) in Rockville.