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October 18, 2024

Maryland Seafood Marketing Advisory Commission Meeting Notice

The Maryland Seafood Marketing Advisory Commission will meet on Thursday, October 24th, 3 p.m. at the Maryland Department of Agriculture headquarters. Agenda items include a marketing update, FY25 marketing strategy, presentation from FDA on FSMA rule 204, update from Maryland Department of Natural Resources and mediation updates for aquaculture.

For those interested in attending, please contact Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Seafood Marketing Director, Matthew Scales at Matthew.Scales1@Maryland.gov.

For those interested in joining virtually, please see the Google Meet login information below.

Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pxx-aepk-yjt
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 406-578-3982‬ PIN: ‪599 447 501‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pxx-aepk-yjt?pin=8423673323772


October 17, 2024

Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Meeting Notice

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on October 24th, 2024 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 and CE approval requests. For more information please contact the Board’s Executive Director Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862. or Nathaniel.Boan@maryland.gov.

 


October 10, 2024

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees will hold a teleconference meeting on October 22, 2024, at 9 a.m. Agenda items will include general board business. For login information or further questions, please contact Michelle Cable at michelle.cable@maryland.gov.


October 9, 2024

Spay & Neuter Advisory Board Meeting Notice

On Monday, October 28, 2024, from 10:00am-1:00pm, the Spay & Neuter Advisory Board will be meeting virtually to review program regulations and guidelines. This meeting is open to attendance from the general public, but there will not be an opportunity for public comment or questions and answers. If you wish to attend this meeting, please email the Program Coordinator, Jen Swanson, for the link at jen.swanson@maryland.gov.

 


October 8, 2024

State Soil Conservation Committee Meeting Notice

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Limited seating is available for those who want to attend in person. 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.


September 30, 2024

A virtual meeting of the Pesticide Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on October 16, 2024; 10 am – 12 pm. 

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ojt-acfr-cup

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. If you need further information, please contact me at Rob Hofstetter at rob.hofstetter@maryland.gov.

 


Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) Meeting Notice

The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) is scheduled to meet on October 17, 2024, at 10 A.M. The venue is the Second Floor Conference Room of Equine Veterinary Care, Fair Hill Training Center, 288 Training Center Dr., Elkton, MD. This meeting, hosted by Dr. Kathy Anderson, a notable figure in equine medicine and a former AAEP President, will cover Horse Board initiatives, member updates, and reports from stable inspectors.

The meeting will include current information and discussion concerning Horse Board initiatives, updates from board members and reports from stable inspectors.

NOTE: Lunch will be provided followed by a tour of the facility and then attendance at the first day of the 5-Star dressage competition at the MARS MD 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory. The dressage competition is scheduled to start at 2 PM. Please RSVP to Anne Litz anne.litz@maryland.gov by Oct. 9, 2024 so that we have a count for lunch and General Admission tickets to the 5 Star.

A detailed agenda, minutes from the September 12, 2024 board meeting as well as project updates and a financial summary will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you need further information, please contact me at ross.peddicord@maryland.gov  ph: 240-344-0000 or Anne Litz at anne.litz@maryland.gov.


September 18, 2024

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees will hold a teleconference meeting on September 24, 2024, at 9 a.m. Agenda items will include general board business. For login information or further questions, please contact Michelle Cable at michelle.cable@maryland.gov.


September 11, 2024

Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Meeting Notice

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on September 19th, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Agenda items include general board business, license approvals, reviewing general inquiries and CE approval requests. For more information please contact the Board’s Executive Director Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862. or Nathaniel.Boan@maryland.gov.


State Soil Conservation Committee Meeting Notice

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Limited seating is available for those who want to attend in person. 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 conservation districts, while advising the Secretary of Agriculture on matters relating to soil and water conservation.


September 10, 2024

Urban Ag Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

The Urban Ag Advisory Committee will meet on September 16th, 2024, from 1 pm to 3 pm.  The meeting will be held virtually. The meeting link information can be found below. For more information, please get in touch with Program Administrator Bill Tharpe at 410-841-5869. or bill.tharpe@maryland.gov.

meet.google.com/umu-bvwd-mvr

 


September 4, 2024

Dairy Industry Oversight and Advisory Council Meeting Notice

The next meeting of the Dairy Industry Oversight and Advisory Council is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:00 am.  This will an in-person meeting; however, attendees have the option to attend the meeting virtually by joining via Google Meet or by phone.  

The meeting will take place at the Frederick County Heath Department**, located at:

350 Montevue Lane

Frederick, MD 21702

**We will meet in the “Auditorium” which is located on the 1st floor just inside entrance “B” by the red sidewalk flag.  All entrances allow for relatively easy access.  Please enter the Auditorium door that is just inside the outside doors at entrance “B” rather than the interior hallway door.  Thank you.

Please R.S.V.P. as soon as you are able, and if possible, indicate if you are planning to attend the meeting virtually or in person.

If you have any questions, please contact Robyn Miller  at robyn.miller@maryland.gov.

 

 


August 29, 2024

Maryland Horse Industry Board Meeting Notice

A meeting of the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, September 12, 2024, at “The Ruppert’s Roost Meeting Center,” Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center (TRRC), 3750 Shady Lane, Glenwood, MD 21738. www.trrcmd.org. TRRC is has been owned/operated by Dr. Helen Tuel, and her husband, John Tuel, for over 40 years and is one of the oldest therapeutic riding centers in Maryland. It is also the site of the Plot Twist Farm lesson and boarding facility operated by MHIB board member, Jennifer Sulin. www.plottwisthorsefarm.com. The meeting will include current information and discussion concerning Horse Board initiatives, updates from board members, and reports from stable inspectors. A tour of the TRRC and Plot Twist Farm operations will follow the meeting. A detailed agenda, minutes from the August 15, 2024 board meeting as well as project updates and a financial summary will be sent out prior to the meeting. If you need further information, please contact Ross Peddicord at ross.peddicord@maryland.gov ph: 240-344-0000 or Anne Litz at
anne.litz@maryland.gov.


August 28, 2024

The Maryland Agricultural Commission Meeting Notice

The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 11th at 10:00 AM at the Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters in Annapolis. The agenda includes a presentation from the Food Systems Resiliency Council, Committee Meeting updates, 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.


August 15, 2024

Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to meet on August 22nd, 2024

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on August 22nd, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Agenda items include general board business, license approvals and CE approval, and a discussion on guidance for CH487.  For more information please contact the Board’s Executive Director Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862. or Nathaniel.Boan@maryland.gov.


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