Montgomery County Office of Agriculture, indicated
recently that some larger farm operations
are looking to set aside an acre in the fall to grow
table food products that could serve those in need.
I think that one of the silver linings here is that the
Ag Reserve will be recognized as vitally important
to the food economy of this region.”
Crossvines: Poolesville Golf Course
Reimagined
Helping reimagine MCG’s nine golf courses into
gathering places that attract the local community
and non-golfers with food, entertainment, and a
sense of community also has Josh’s creative gears
moving. The Crossvines project takes the MCG
vision to another level. Keith Miller, CEO of the
Montgomery County Revenue Authority, and his
team had the Poolesville Golf Course revenue project
well underway when Josh arrived. What Josh
has been able to do as Director of Hospitality is to
provide added value opportunities to better utilize
the entire facility. His experience and passion for
food recovery and food waste solutions, local food
sourcing and sustainability practices are being
brought to bear and incorporated into the project.
Two years ago, a quarter acre of open space
along the pine grove that abuts the golf range was
planted with Chardonel grapes, a hybrid cultivated
for dry white wines. The project is a collaboration
between MCRA and the University of Maryland
Extension and allows students enrolled in the
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to
get invaluable hands-on experience in viticulture.
It is envisioned that the Crossvines facility will
ultimately serve as a gateway to the Ag Reserve,
and the go-to resource for the viticulture community
in Montgomery County, complete with a
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