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Maryland Agricultural Commission Seeks Nominations

MDA LogoANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Agricultural Commission – an advisory body to the Secretary of Agriculture which represents all major commodities in Maryland – is seeking nominations to fill 13 positions. As a group, Commission members address legislative and policy issues that affect Maryland agribusiness.

The open positions represent: Aquaculture, Bio Fuels, Consumer, Direct Farm Marketing, Equine, Maryland Farm Bureau, Maryland Grange, Food Processing, Livestock, Nursery, Organic, Poultry, and Vegetable.

To be considered, applicants must be Maryland residents and have experience in the field they are interested in representing. Appointments are made by Governor Martin O’Malley, and each member is eligible to serve two, 3-year appointed terms, depending on the Governor’s decision on the appointment. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month from 8:30 until noon throughout the year.

To be considered, contact Jessica Armacost at jessica.armacost@maryland.gov or 410-841-5881 for more information and application forms. All forms must be received by April 25. Additional information about the commission and applications are available online.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions, need additional information or would like to arrange an interview, please contact:
Jessica Hackett
Director of Communications
Telephone: 410-841-5888

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