TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday issued an executive order establishing a new Agriculture Advisory Board to help strengthen the agriculture industry in the county.

The new board will consist of 24 individuals including local government officials and representatives from agritourism, dairy, equine, livestock, and other private industry sectors. The Board will advise the county on its long-term strategy to strengthen the agriculture workforce pipelines and increase public awareness.

The new board is part of Olszewski’s plan to support agriculture and promote economic growth in the county.

“Agriculture is an essential part of Baltimore County’s economy, and equipping our farms with the tools and resources they need to be successful and sustainable is one of our priorities,” Olszewski said in a statement.

Agriculture is a key component of Baltimore County’s economy, employing more than 5,000 people and delivering over $90 million annually in economic input. The new Agriculture Advisory Board will play a key role in ensuring that the agriculture industry has the support needed to continue thriving in the years to come.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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