FY 25 Harford County Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Department of Economic Development Agricultural Services FY 2025 Performance Measure Report

Fiscal Responsibility - Managing taxpayer funds responsibly, efficiently, and effectively; governing within our means. Strong Families - Building & maintaining public infrastructure and facilities; promoting open space and protecting our environment. Vision: Harford County Government serves with the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation in public service. Mission: To govern with integrity, competency, and efficiency, improving the quality of life for all Harford countians Alignment to Countywide Strategic Goals Honest Government - Doing what is right on behalf of the citizens we serve. Public Safety - Preparing for emergencies, deploying first responders on-time to every part of our County, mitigating disasters, and supporting law enforcement Excellence in Education - Investing in the classroom; focusing on student achievement; creating quality employment and intern opportunities Economic Prosperity - Attracting and retaining high quality business and meaningful jobs.

Performance Measures 1 - Facilitate financing opportunities to support technology investment in three (3) agribusinesses

Actual FY 23 Actual FY 24 Estimate FY 25

Change

N/A

N/A

3

2 - Retain 100% of Legacy Farms

N/A

65

65

3 - Continue to provide access to fresh farm foods for seniors through coupon program

$4,105

$4,290

$7,500

Performance Measure 1: Facilitate financing opportunities to support technology investment in three (3) agribusinesses

ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

Demonstrates the commitment of the county's agricultre sector to utilizing technology to improve production capacity and effiiciency; shows how farms are willing to innovate and utilize resources to their advantage

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

Ag coordinator will research ag-related grant and loan options and do individualized outreach to county farms; tracking will serve as data measure on how many farms use referrals

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Transition to new ag coordinator; outreach of Economic Development Ag Advisory Board; modernization of farm work

Performance Measure 2: Retain 100% of Legacy Farms

ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

Highlights the county's agricultural heritage and generational lifespan of farm businesses

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

Outreach for documentation and historical information; tracking helps ascertain the longevity of a specific farm businesses

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Maryland Farm Bureau, other partners' commitment to documenting county's ag history

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