Maryland Agricultural Commission Public Meeting and Tour Slated for Oct. 14 in Somerset, Worcester Counties

ANNAPOLIS, MD (Oct. 13, 2009) – The Maryland Agricultural Commission will hold a public meeting in conjunction with its annual fall agricultural tour of Somerset and Worcester counties on Wednesday, October 14.

The public meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Peaky’s Restaurant, 30361 Mount Vernon Road in Princess Anne. Anyone interested in farming and rural topics is encouraged to attend the meeting and have an opportunity to discuss issues and policy affecting agriculture and rural communities, exchange ideas, get better acquainted with the role of the Maryland Agricultural Commission, and meet the Commission members.

The Maryland Agricultural Commission is presently made up of 30 members who represent commodities and organizations across the state and serve as an advisory body to Maryland’s Secretary of Agriculture.  As a group, the members address legislative and policy issues that affect Maryland agribusiness.
For further information, please call Florence Jordan or Buddy Bowling at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, 410-841-5882.