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Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board
About the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board
The Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board was established in 1978 and is comprised of 5 members serving staggered five-year terms. The members of the Board are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The Board serves in an advisory capacity; to assist Ag Preservation staff in reviewing requests of property owners of land under easement; to advise the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation concerning Frederick County’s priorities for agricultural preservation; and to promote preservation of agricultural land within the County by offering information and assistance to farmers with respect to the purchase of easements.
Current members of the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board are:
- Sandra Tucker
- Matthew Toms
- Lisa Gaver
- Caroline Orlowski
- Brenda Ripley
Per the Frederick County Ethics Law, members are required to complete an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. For more information, contact the County Attorney’s Office at 301-600-1030.
Agricultural Preservation Ethics Application Log - November 6, 2025
Frederick County Agricultural Preservation Page
Meetings
Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Winchester Hall (12 E. Church St., Frederick, MD).
2025 Meeting Dates:
- November 24, 2025 **RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 1ST**
2026 Meeting Dates:
- January 26, 2026- CANCELLED
- February 23, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- April 27, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- June 22, 2026
- July 27, 2026
- August 24, 2026
- September 28, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- November 30, 2026
- **No meeting will be held in December 2026**
Questions or comments can be submitted to SONeil@FrederickCountyMD.gov.