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PLENTY is part of an exciting reforestation effort though PrintReleaf, an organization in partnership with our magazine’s printer, Publication Printers in Denver, CO. PrintReleaf calculates our paper consumption and the equivalent tree quantities of paper consumed and col- lects appropriate funds to help reforestation organiza- tions around the world plant the appropriate number of trees. The consumption for our first three magazines goes to plant 279 trees on the Pine Ridge Indian Res- ervation in South Dakota where the local workforce of Native Americans is trained to care for and plant tree seedlings. The designated area there allows for room to Landscape architects n www.tjaden.design Laytonsville, MD n S u g a r l o a f C i t i z e n s ’ Ass o c i a t i o n Before the Agricultural Reserve even existed, there was Sugarloaf Citi- zens’ Association. Born fighting to protect the rural upcounty area, some 47 years later the volunteers that power this organization are still stand- ing strong against threats to the Reserve! While SCA is often noted for our efforts fighting to prevent damage to the Reserve, we’re also actively working to promote a vibrant future for the Reserve. In 2020 we will be: l l expand reforestation efforts there in the years ahead. 301-253-1702 Countryside Artisans A collective of artists in and around the Ag Reserve commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Reserve with events that seek to both celebrate and educate, and converting Linden Farm, SCA’s headquarters, from conventionally grown commodities crops to a regenerative farming operation. This system of farming principles and practices builds and enriches soils, increases bio- diversity, enhances resilience to both droughts and floods, and captures and retains more carbon in soil, to help reverse global climate trends! Our goal is to demonstrate that regenerative farming can provide both healthier food to consumers and improved profits to farmers. 2020 Tours Apr 17~19 • Oct 9~11 • Dec 4~6 Studios and galleries open 10-5pm each day Meet the artists See where they work Linden Farm • Dickerson, MD • 301-349-4889 [email protected] • www.sugarloafcitizens.org 26 plenty I Spring sowing 2020 Learn about their mediums Spend the day in the country! Follow our map to reach each unique destination as you explore the beauty of Maryland’s countryside. countrysideartisans.com