Land Preservation Advisory Board

The Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board was established to review petitions to establish Agricultural Preservation Districts within Talbot County. The board reviews the current cycle of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) applications and rankings in order provides their recommendation and findings to the County Council for their review. 

Meeting Times

Meetings are held as needed and location is subject to change. 

Current Members

  • Tamara Lees
    Member
  • Gary Gannon
    Member
  • John Swaine
    Member
  • Keith Shortall
    Member
  • Jeanie George
    Member

Decisions & Minutes

  • January 12, 2026

    Minutes | Agenda

    Meeting Minutes and Recordings are available on request from the Department of Planning and Zoning.

Related Rules and Regulations

Talbot County Code § 5-6 Agricultural Land Preservation

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