FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Department of Economic Development Agricultural Services FY 2026 Performance Measure Report

Fiscal Responsibility - As a cornerstone of our county’s success, we will govern within our means to support our communities and expand economic opportunity. Reliable Infrastructure - Develop and deliver resilient, high-quality public services through projects and infrastructure that provide long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits. Vision: Harford County Government serves with the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation in public service. Mission: To govern with exceptional integrity, competence, transparency, and fiscal responsibility, to improve the quality of life for all Harford citizens. Alignment to Countywide Strategic Goals Effective Governance - Ensure Harford County Government functions efficiently, ethically, and for the benefit of its citizens. Emergency Response & Public Safety - Maintain public safety by funding and fostering collaboration among various agencies and stakeholders in emergency response and improve readiness and response through training, planning, and resource allocation. Education & Community Support - Aim to provide high-quality learning and experiences that foster the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of the community. Economic Prosperity - Enhance economic prosperity and security for individuals in Harford County.

Performance Measures

Actual FY 24 Actual FY 25 To-Date

Estimate FY 26

Change

2 - Retain 100% of Legacy Farms (65 farms) 1 - Facilitate financing opportunities to support technology investment in three (3) agribusinesses

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$4,290 3 - Continue to provide access to fresh farm foods for seniors through coupon program 4 - Increase marketing events and promotions for agricultural community. (Farms in farm finder/programs launched) 5- Increase support in ag education and outreach events. 6 - Retain 100% of public facing farms. 7 - Increase financial support in grants throughout the farming community. Performance Measure 1: Facilitate financing opportunities to support technology investment in three (3) agribusinesses $9,970 $15,000 N/A 63 / 2 65 / 5 N/A 4 events 6 events N/A 100% 100% N/A - $ $ 30,000.00

ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

Demonstrates the commitment of the county's agricultre sector to utilizing technology to improve production capacity and efficiency; 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:

Funding oppurtunities at state and federal levels, outreach of Economic Development Ag Advisory Board; modernization of farm

Performance Measure 2: Retain 100% of Legacy Farms

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