A New Look

The Montgomery County Office of Agriculture has unveiled a new and improved website with information about agritourism, farm to table, ag facts, farmers markets, the agriculture reserve, community supported agriculture (CSA) and more. Check it out here and learn about the County’s diverse agricultural industry, which includes 558 farms; employs more than 10,000 people; and contributes approximately $281 million to the County’s economy. 

Farm Tour

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich recently toured Pleasant Valley Farm in Brookeville. This family-owned farm has been around for generations. See more photos here.

February is Library Lovers Month!

February is Library Lovers Month! Throughout the month of February, Montgomery County Libraries’ and Friends of the Library Montgomery County chapters will host special events and activities to showcase the value of libraries in our communities. Visit the calendar of events to see all of the free programs and activities offered at branches throughout the County.

COPE Trailer

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was joined by County Council President Sidney Katz, Montgomery County Chief of Police Marcus Jones, Department of Health and Human Services Director Raymond Crowel and other County officials to unveil the Community Opioid Prevention Education (COPE) Trailer. The COPE Trailer will be a part of the Montgomery County Police Department’s Community Engagement Division. COPE is a partnership with the Opioid Intervention Team. The trailer assists a loved one (parent, spouse, friend, or other family member) with the ability to identify red flags, or signals (articles inside a bedroom or bathroom that might be indicators that there is an opioid problem). The goal is to identify these things before it is too late. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/opioids for more information.

A Celebration of Black History

Montgomery County Government officials participated in the Montgomery County Employee’s 2020 Black History Celebration at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. This year’s theme is focused on the African American vote. The 15th Amendment to the Constitution granted black men the right to vote under the law, but exercising that right became another challenge. Women were allowed to vote, by way of the 19th Amendment, decades later.
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Freedom Experience

Registration is open for the Maryland Civil Rights Educational Freedom Experience. The trip travels to the heart of the civil rights movement to retrace the Freedom Trail, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Greensboro sit-ins, voting rights, and other significant events of the Civil Rights Movement. Deadline for registration is March 15. Register now to ensure your seat on this popular tour. More information is available at the Office of Human Rights website.

Spring Registration

The spring issue of the Montgomery County Guide is now available so you can start planning for the spring season. Registration begins on Monday, Feb. 10, for spring classes and programs.

• View the guide online

2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Information

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak is a constantly evolving situation; and Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, working with the Maryland Department of Health, will provide updates as they become available. The updates can be found on a County-developed informational webpage by clicking here.