News Release # 2026-020

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

The Department of Planning and Growth Management (PGM) is now accepting applications from Charles County landowners interested in participating in the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Program for the Fiscal Year 2027 Easement Cycle. 

Completed applications must be submitted to PGM no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. 

The MALPF Program helps preserve farmland and woodland for the continued production of food and fiber throughout Maryland by purchasing conservation easements from willing landowners. Protecting agricultural land and preserving the County’s rural character is a key goal of the Board of Charles County Commissioners. 

To date, more than 16,000 acres of farm and forest land have been preserved in Charles County through the MALPF Program. 

Additional information about the MALPF Program and other agricultural land preservation initiatives is available at: 
www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/government/planning-and-growth-management/preservation-and-long-range-planning/agricultural-and-land-preservation 

Landowners interested in applying or needing assistance with the application process are encouraged to contact: 

Cal Carpenter 
Phone: 301-645-0584 
Email: CarpentC@CharlesCountyMD.gov 

Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711 or TDD: 866-269-9006. 

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