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Lot of big commercial farms on the Western Shore? Lot of big animal farms in Baltimore City, Howard County, Baltimore County? Ther are on the Eastern shore, in fact their economy is based on them.
"Why is agriculture important?
Agricultural land covers nearly one-quarter of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. There are more than 87,000 farm operations and 6.5 million acres of cropland here. Farms in the Bay watershed produce more than 50 commodities, including corn, wheat, soybeans, fruits and vegetables. Agriculture is essential; farms supply us with meat, milk, grains, eggs and vegetables
How does agriculture affect the Chesapeake Bay?
Agriculture is the largest single source of nutrient and sediment pollution to the Bay and its rivers. Common farming practices such as applying fertilizer and tilling soil can contribute harmful pollution to the Bay and its local waterways."
Agriculture - Chesapeake Bay Program
I meant where does it say that the Eastern Shore is being excluded.