Meeting Notices
July 17, 2025
Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Meeting Notice
Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on July 24th, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Agenda items include license application and CE approvals, general board business, and reviewing general inquiries. For more information please contact the Board’s Executive Director Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862. or Nathaniel.Boan@maryland.gov.
July 11, 2025
Maryland Young Farmers Advisory Board Meeting Notice
The Maryland Young Farmers Advisory Board will be meeting on Wednesday, July 16th at 10:00 AM at the Maryland Department of Agriculture (50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401) to discuss the final results of the Statewide Young Farmer Survey and plan for transition to the Committee on Young Farmers of the Maryland Agricultural Commission. Please contact Harrison Palmer, Executive Secretary, for more information and call-in options (harrisonb.palmer@maryland.gov)
Governors Intergovernmental Commission on Agriculture Meeting Notice
Pesticide Advisory Committee Meeting Notice
The Pesticide Advisory Committee Meeting will occur on July 23, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This is a virtual meeting, and the call link is https://meet.google.com/urc-tjmb-ddq. The agenda can be found below:
AGENDA
10:00 – 10:15
Introductory Comments – Dr. Frederick Kutz, Chair
Roll Call – Committee Members
Approval of minutes (October 2024 and April 2025)
10:15 – 11:00
Non-chemical mosquito control methods; ie: ditching and;
MDA Mosquito Control Activities (Black Fly, Midge) – Scott Larzelere, Acting Program
Manager, MDA Mosquito Control
11:00 – 11:15
Pesticide Program Updates (2026 funding, personnel, disposal, recycling) – Rob Hofstetter
11:15-11:30
New Business
11:30
Public Comment
Adjourn
*This meeting will be recorded.
**Members of the public requesting to speak will have a maximum of 5 minutes.
Anyone wishing to submit documentation for member review may do so by email to
pest.reg@maryland.gov Please include Pesticide Advisory Committee Documents in the subject
line.
Maryland Horse Industry Board Meeting Notice
Timonium, MD – The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Thursday, August 21st, 2025, at 10 am at the Maryland State Fair in the Vista Room. Agenda items include an overview of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Horse Industry Board, Government Relations, horse industry updates, committee discussions, and license stable reports. We invite guests to tour Horseland at the State Fair promptly after the Board Meeting. For more information, please contact the Horse Board’s Executive Director, Anne Litz, at anne.litz@maryland.gov or 667-408-0407
June 30, 2025
Urban Agriculture Advisory Committee Meeting Notice
The Urban Agriculture Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, June 30, at 11 AM. Here is the link to join the meeting: meet.google.com/gdo-zxhq-hgp
June 23, 2025
Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Meeting
Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on June 26th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Agenda items include license application and CE approvals. For more information, please contact the Board’s Executive Director Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862. or Nathaniel.Boan@maryland.gov.
June 10, 2025
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees Meeting Notice
The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees will meet on June 24, 2025, at 9 a.m. Via Teleconference. Agenda items will include general board business. For online login information or further questions, please contact Michelle Cable at michelle.cable@maryland.gov
June 6, 2025
Maryland Agricultural Commission Meeting Notice
The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet in hybrid format on Wednesday, June 11th at 10:00 AM, with the in-person component held at MDA Headquarters (50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401). The agenda includes a presentation from Maryland State Climatologist Dr. Alfredo Ruiz-Barradas, discussion around agricultural projects with geospatial and climate partners, Agricultural Education priorities, Commission representation, leadership elections, and commodity reports. For more information or call-in access, please contact Harrison Palmer, Executive Secretary, at harrisonb.palmer@maryland.gov or (410) 841-5882.
May 19, 2025
State Soil Conservation Committee Meeting Notice
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 am at the Maryland Farm Bureau, 3358 Davidsonville Rd, Davidson, MD 21035. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality programs. For those interested in attending, please contact Loretta Collins, Executive Secretary for the State Soil Conservation Committee, at loretta.collins@maryland.gov for call-in information. Established in 1938, the State Soil Conservation Committee coordinates the activities of Maryland’s 24 soil conservation districts, while advising the Secretary of Agriculture on matters relating to soil and water conservation.
Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Meeting Notice
Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on May 22nd, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Agenda items include general board business, license approvals, reviewing general inquiries, CE approval requests, and discussion of regulation updates. For more information please contact the Board’s Executive Director Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862. or Nathaniel.Boan@maryland.gov.
May 14, 2025
State Soil Conservation Committee Meeting Notice
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 am at the Caroline Soil Conservation District Office, 9194 Legion Road, Denton, Maryland 21629. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality programs. For those interested in attending, please contact Loretta Collins, Executive Secretary for the State Soil Conservation Committee, at loretta.collins@maryland.gov for call-in information. Established in 1938, the State Soil Conservation Committee coordinates the activities of Maryland’s 24 soil conservation districts, while advising the Secretary of Agriculture on matters relating to soil and water conservation.
May 13, 2025
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees Meeting Notice
The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees will meet on May 27, 2025, at 9 a.m. Via Teleconference. Agenda items will include general board business. For online login information or further questions, please contact Michelle Cable at michelle.cable@maryland.gov
May 12, 2025
Maryland Horse Industry Board Meeting Notice
The Maryland Horse Industry Board will be held on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at 10 A.M. The meeting will be held virtually over Google Meet. Those interested in attending should contact Anne Litz at anne.litz@maryland.gov for the call information. The meeting will include current information and discussion concerning Horse Board initiatives, FY2026 Stable Renewals, updates from board members, and reports from stable inspectors. As well as a recap on the Maryland Horse Farm Tour, future partnerships, and plans. For more information, please contact the Board’s Executive Director Anne Litz at anne.litz@maryland.gov or 667-408-0407
April 30, 2025
Maryland Agricultural Commission Meeting Notice
The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet in a hybrid format on Wednesday, June 11th, from 10:00 AM to 1 PM. The in-person portion will be held at 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. The Zoom link and information are below.
For more information or call-in access, please contact Harrison Palmer, Executive Secretary, at harrisonb.palmer@maryland.gov or (410) 841-5882.
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