State chips in for agricultural center

State officials Wednesday authorized contributing $3.2 million to Baltimore County?s purchase of landfor an agricultural center and “farm park,” officials said.

The 149-acre facility on Shawan Road across from Oregon Ridge Park will consolidate agricultural-related offices and serve as a meeting center for organizations including local 4-H clubs, the Maryland Wineries Association, Master Gardeners, the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and the Central Maryland Beekeeper Association.