Rockhold Creek Barn Restoration Project

AAEDC and Anne Arundel County are refurbishing the historical dairy barn at Rockhold Creek Farm in West River. The barn will be licensed to AAEDC and sub-licensed to the Friends of Rockhold Creek LLC, an organization that will operation a 4-H/FFA Livestock program on-site.

A UNIQUE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

When fully restored and operating, the barn will be an important resource in educating more youth and encouraging their interest in agriculture.

• Increasing membership in a new/expanded 4-H livestock program
• Growing livestock attendance at regional county fairs and livestock shows, such as SMILE.
• Allow youth to participate in SMADC’s JR Southern Maryland Meats program.
• Spur new business opportunities in agriculture.
• Keep our farms viable in the future.

RESTORATION EFFORTS

The barn is being restored and repaired to function as a working agricultural building. Anne Arundel County has invested over $250,000 for asbestos remediation and roof repairs. Grants have been secured to help fund additional restoration and repair costs.

However, more financial support is needed for other upgrades to make the barn structurally compliant and operational.

• $21,000 – 88 windows (must match for historical purposes)
• $TBD – Paddock area and cattle access
• $TBD – Access road to barn
• $TBD – Lighting and receptacles

 

DONATE TODAY AND SUPPORT THE RESTORATION OF THE ROCKHOLD CREEK BARN

Checks should be made out and sent to:

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation

2660 Riva Road, suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401

Checks should be noted as “Rockhold Creek Barn Restoration”