Maryland Agricultural Commission Seeks Nominations

ANNAPOLIS, 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 eleven positions. As a group, Commission members address legislative and policy issues that affect Maryland agribusiness.

The open positions represent:

• Agriculture Education
• Agri-Tourism
• Bio-fuels
• Consumer
• Dairy
• Field Crops
• Horticulture
• Nursery
• Organic
• Turf
• Veterinary

To be considered, applicants must be Maryland residents and have experience in the field they are interested in representing.  Appointments are made by Governor Larry Hogan, 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 9:00 until noon throughout the year.

To be considered, contact Jessica Armacost at jessica.armacost@maryland.gov or 443-883-0217 for more information and application forms.  All forms must be received by April 24. Additional information about the commission and applications are available here.

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