Maximizing the Value of Agricultural Resources The Montgomery County Agricultural Economic Development Program, as of January 3, 2011 will be administered through the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District at the Fultonville Agricultural Service Center. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact John Vanderwerken, Program Coordinator, at 518-853-7013 or email him at john.vanderwerken@ny.ncdnet.net
AED MISSION
ENCOURAGE the continued use of productive farmland for agricultural use. IMPROVE the economic sustainability of agriculture in Montgomery County through increased marketing options, alternative crops, value added processing, and identifying other opportunities. PROMOTE expansion and relocation of agribusinesses in Montgomery County. INCREASE agriculture viability and probability within Montgomery County. FOCUS on the needs of local farms and agribusinesses to facilitate solutions that are in balance with technical, financial, and ecological resources. EDUCATE the public about the business of agriculture.