Maryland Agricultural Commission to hold Public Meeting Oct. 14 in Brandywine

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Agricultural Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Baden Volunteer Fire Department (16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613). The meeting will be held after the commission’s fall agricultural tour of Charles County and Prince George’s County. Anyone interested in farming and rural topics is encouraged to attend.  Dinner will not be served.

The public meeting is designed to give citizens an opportunity to share their opinions and discuss issues and policies affecting agriculture and rural communities, exchange ideas, get better acquainted with the role of the commission, and meet the commission members. The Maryland Agricultural Commission is made up of 30 members, appointed by the Governor, who represent commodities and organizations across the state and serve as an advisory body to the Agriculture Secretary. As a group, the members address legislative and policy issues that affect Maryland agribusiness.

For more information, contact Jessica Armacost at 410.841.5828 or by email at: Jessica.Armacost@maryland.gov

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