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Stop MPRP, Inc: “We greatly appreciate the Maryland Farm Bureau for this statement of opposition to the proposed MPRP. We agree, Maryland farmers deserve better and Maryland farms should be protected.”

State Senator Justin Ready: “Excellent! Thank you Maryland Farm Bureau for standing with our community.

WBAL: Maryland Farm Bureau announces opposition to Piedmont Reliability Project “The Maryland Farm Bureau on Wednesday announced its opposition to a proposed power line project that would stretch across three counties in the state…The bureau said the loss would put further pressure on the local food supply and worsen food insecurity. Even though many legislators opposed the lines, the bureau said they still voted to approve expanding data centers that necessitate the developments, adding lawmakers are often at odds with local farmers.”

Delmarva Farmer: MFB opposes controversial transmission line proposal “With Maryland already losing more than 12,000 acres of farmland in recent years and lacking a clear succession plan for the future, MFB said the potential loss could have serious implications for local food supply and worsen food insecurity problems.”

Fox 45: Maryland Farm Bureau announces opposition to controversial power line project “Maryland’s largest agricultural trade organization broke its silence on Wednesday morning to officially condemn a controversial power line project that it contends would put over 1,300 acres of farmland at risk. The Maryland Farm Bureau reports an internal survey showed more than 25 of its members could be directly affected by the development of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project.”

Morning Ag Clips: MDFB Opposes the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project “As the MPRP project is needed to reach goals mandated by the Maryland General Assembly, MDFB has expressed concern over the potential negative impact on farmland. Members have been encouraged to voice their opposition to state lawmakers regarding the MPRP.”

Maryland Reporter: State Roundup: Farm Bureau Condemns Huge Powerline Project “Maryland’s largest agricultural trade organization broke its silence on Wednesday morning to officially condemn a controversial power line project that it contends would put over 1,300 acres of farmland at risk.”

Baltimore Sun: Maryland Farm Bureau announces opposition to controversial power line project “Meanwhile, the Maryland Farm Bureau said it has instructed its members to join the fight to cancel the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. ‘Members have been encouraged to voice their opposition to state lawmakers regarding the MPRP,’ the MDFB said.”

WMAR: Power play leaves property owners in the dark “This week, the Maryland Farm Bureau officially announced its opposition to the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, which would carve out room for a 70-mile-long transmission line. The Farm Bureau says the transmission lines could impact dozens of its members and could put 1,300 acres of farmland at risk. It argues development has already wiped out thousands of acres in recent years cutting into the local food supply.”

Bay Journal: Plans for Maryland transmission line run up against land preservation goals “Angry residents packed public informational meetings. The Maryland Farm Bureau denounced the project, saying it would threaten 1,300 acres of farmland.”

Baltimore Sun: Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project group not connected to requests to buy land, community opposition continues “Maryland’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2045 has created the need for new energy infrastructure, according to the farm bureau, and the piedmont project could affect more than 25 Maryland Farm Bureau members with an estimated 1,300 acres of farmland. ‘We greatly appreciate the clear and strong opposition from the Maryland Farm Bureau,’ a representative from Stop MPRP said in an email.”