Maryland Young Farmer Advisory Board Seeks Nominations

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Young Farmer Advisory Board – an advisory body to the Maryland Agricultural Commission and Secretary of Agriculture which represents young farmers in Maryland  –  is seeking nominations to fill one vacancy. As a group, the board members address legislative and policy issues that affect Maryland Young Farmers.

To be considered, applicants must be Maryland residents and be interested in the preservation and development of agriculture and preservation of the agricultural way of life in Maryland. Applicants must also be under the age of 45 at the beginning of their term and derive at least 50% of their personal income from farming or agricultural activities. The Maryland Young Farmers Advisory Board meets the third Wednesday of January, April, July and October from noon until 3:00 p.m. 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 Young Farmers Advisory Board and applications are available here.

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