Farm Tour & Harvest Sale

Farm Tour & Harvest Sale

The Montgomery County Office of Agriculture is hosting the 2025 annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27. This is your opportunity to explore the farms and learn more about farming as a way of life in Montgomery County. For more information about the participating farms and locations, check out montgomerycountymd.gov/farmtour.

Gas Leaf Blowers Are Out, Electric Are In

Gas Leaf Blowers Are Out, Electric Are In

Montgomery County updated the noise law to address the environmental, noise, and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. Effective July 1, 2025, the use of handheld, backpack, and walk-behind gas-powered leaf removal equipment is banned in Montgomery County. 

Visit Montgomerycountymd.gov/leafblowers for more information.

Zero Fare

Zero Fare

Montgomery County Department of Transportation will implement a zero fare policy on all Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex and Flash buses beginning Sunday, June 29, 2025. This policy expands upon existing programs that already offer free rides to youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, and Montgomery College students. The zero fare policy is part of a broader effort to improve transit accessibility and encourage more residents to use public transportation.

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Minimum Wage Increase

On July 1, 2025, the minimum wage rate for large employers (with 51 or more employees) will increase by 50 cents to $17.65 per hour, while the rate for mid-sized employers (with 11-50 employees) will increase by 50 cents to $16 per hour. The rate for small employers (10 or fewer employees) will increase by 50 cents to $15.50 per hour.

  • Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/minimumwage for more information.

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