DAVIDSONVILLE, MD — Maryland Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted its petition to intervene in the proposed Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) transmission line project, affirming the organization’s right to represent farmers’ interests in the proceedings.

PSEG, the company tasked with the implementation of the MPRP, had opposed the Farm Bureau’s petition under the premise that our argument was redundant. However, the PSC sided with Maryland Farm Bureau and others, acknowledging the importance of giving those most directly impacted a seat at the table.

“We’re pleased that the Public Service Commission made the right decision in granting Maryland Farm Bureau’s petition to intervene. This ruling affirms that our farmers deserve a direct voice in matters that impact their land and livelihoods,” says Maryland Farm Bureau President Jamie Raley. “Maryland Farm Bureau remains fully committed to standing up for our local farmers and ensuring their voices are heard in every part of this process.”

Maryland Farm Bureau was joined in the petition to intervene with local Farm Bureau’s from the affected counties including Baltimore County Farm Bureau, Carroll County Farm Bureau, and Frederick County Farm Bureau.

Last September, Maryland Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors declared its official opposition to the proposed MPRP project.  Maryland Farm Bureau will continue to monitor the case closely and advocate on behalf of its members as proceedings unfold.

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