October 6, 2026

State Soil Conservation Committee Meeting Notice

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m.– noon at the USDA-NRCS/FSA Maryland State Office, 2629 Riva Road, Suite 102, Annapolis, MD 21401. A virtual attendance option is available. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality programs.
For those interested in attending the meeting virtually, please contact Loretta Collins, Executive Secretary for the State Soil Conservation Committee, at [email protected] for call-in information. Established in 1937, the State Soil Conservation Committee coordinates the activities of Maryland’s 23 soil conservation districts, while advising the Secretary of Agriculture on matters relating to soil and water conservation.

October 2, 2026

Veterinary Technician Committee Meeting Notice

Annapolis, MD – The Veterinary Technician Committee will meet on October 8th, 2026, at 7 pm. The Meeting will be held virtually. Agenda items include licensing and VTNE application reviews. For more information, please call 410-841-5862 or email [email protected].  

October 1, 2026

Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture Meeting

There will be a Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture Meeting on November 30, 2026, from 1- 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Allie Cavanagh at [email protected].

September 28, 2026

Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on October 2nd, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Agenda items include general board business, license approvals, sanitation reports, CE approval requests, and a review of general inquiries submitted to the Board. For more information, please contact the Board’s Executive Director, Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862. or [email protected].

September 8, 2026

Veterinary Technician Committee Meeting Notice

Annapolis, MD – The Veterinary Technician Committee will meet on September 10th, 2026 at 7pm. The Meeting will be held virtually. Agenda items include licensing and VTNE application reviews. For more information please call 410-841-5862 or email mda.veterinaryboard@maryland.gov.

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees meeting will be on July 28, 2026, at 9 am Via Teleconference. Agenda items will include general board business. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to Michelle Cable, Executive Director of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation at [email protected] or (410) 841-5719.

August 25, 2026

Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Meeting

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on August 27th, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Agenda items include general board business, license approvals, sanitation reports, CE approval requests, a review of general inquiries submitted to the Board, and guidance for the implementation of Chapter 48 (SB54/HB452). For more information, please contact the Board’s Executive Director, Nathaniel Boan, at 410-841-5862. or [email protected].

August 11, 2026

Maryland Horse Industry Board Meeting

The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Vista Room at the Maryland State Fair.

Agenda items include an overview of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Horse Industry Board, government relations, horse industry updates, committee discussions and license stable reports.

We invite guests to check out Horseland and the Maryland State Fair after our meeting!

For more information, please contact the Horse Board’s Executive Director Anne Litz at [email protected] or 667-408-0407

August 10, 2026

Veterinary Technician Committee Meeting Announcement

August 5, 2026

Maryland Agricultural Commission Committees Meeting Notice

The Maryland Agricultural Commission Committees will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 10:15 am to 11:15 am. This meeting will be VIRTUAL ONLY. 

The Maryland Agricultural Commission Committees will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. This meeting will be VIRTUAL ONLY. 

The Maryland Agricultural Commission Committees will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm. This meeting will be VIRTUAL ONLY. 

The Maryland Agricultural Commission Committees will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This meeting will be VIRTUAL ONLY.

The next meeting of the Maryland Agricultural Commission Committees will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 

Please note that we will be using Google Meet links rather than Zoom. Agendas and minutes will be shared via email to Committee members. For more information, please contact Rachel Jones, Director of Special Projects, at [email protected] or (667) 408-0134.

Maryland Horse Industry Board Meeting Notice

A meeting of the Maryland Horse Industry Board will be held Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, 12pm. The meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet.

If anyone needs more information or the call information, please contact the Board’s Executive Director Anne Litz at [email protected] or 667-408-0407.

August 4, 2026

Invasive Plant Advisory Committee (IPAC) Meeting Notice

The Invasive Plant Advisory Committee (IPAC) has a meeting scheduled for 8/18 9:30am-11:30am at MDA Headquarters room 260. For more information, please contact David Grow at [email protected].

August 3, 2026

FY27 Spay and Neuter Advisory Board Meeting Announcement

The Advisory Board of the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Spay and Neuter Grants Program will meet on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Agenda items include FY27 grant application discussions and funding recommendations. For more information please contact the Program Coordinator, Jen Swanson, at 410-841-5766 or [email protected].