Maryland Young Farmers Advisory Board Seeks Nominations

The Young Farmers Advisory Board is seeking nominations to fill four positions on the Board.  Interested parties must have direct experience in agriculture. The Young Farmers Advisory Board promotes agriculture as a positive contributor to Maryland’s economy, environment, and scenic landscape; and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture related to economic development and legislative and policy issues that will assist young and beginning farmers, and other related businesses in creating and continuing profitable agriculture throughout the state. Members are appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley and eligible to serve two, 3-year terms. The board meets quarterly in Annapolis. Anyone interested in serving on the Board should send a complete resume to Rachel Melvin at the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) by December 1, 2012 by email to: [email protected] or mailed to MDA, 50 Harry Truman Parkway, Annapolis, 21401. If you have questions, call 410-841-5882.