Meeting Notices

October 3, 2023

Meeting Notice: State Soil Conservation Committee to Meet October 19, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 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. Please note that a closed session will be held from 8:30-9:30 a.m., pursuant to General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b), exemption #1.

For those interested in attending, please contact Alisha Mulkey, Executive Secretary for the State Soil Conservation Committee, at alisha.mulkey@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 28, 2023

Meeting Notice: Maryland Agricultural Commission Fall Tour Scheduled for October 10-11

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Agricultural Commission has announced it will hold its fall tour in Garrett and Allegany Counties from Tuesday, October 10th through Wednesday, October 11th. The tour agenda is as follows:

Tuesday:

2:00 pm | Tour Cove Run Farms (Accident, MD)

3:30 pm | Tour Branch Bender Cidery (Accident, MD)

6:00 pm | Tour Double Oak Farms (Swanton, MD)

Wednesday:

9:00 am | Visit Smith Farm (Flintstone, MD)

11:00 am | Visit Sawmill (Flintstone, MD)

2:00 pm | Tour Locust Point Brewery (Little Orleans, MD)

For more information, please contact Harrison Palmer at harrisonb.palmer@maryland.gov or (410) 841-5882.

September 21, 2023

Maryland Department of Agriculture Farmer Task Force to Meet on October 2, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, MD-   The 4th and final meeting of the MDA Farmer Task Force will meet in person on Monday October 2, 2023 in the lower conference rooms at MDA, at 9:00. There will be a virtual option but members are strongly encouraged to attend in person as the group will review all recommendations before finalizing recommendations to the NM Advisory Committee and the Secretary.

For additional information or access to the link for the virtual meeting, please contact Dwight Dotterer at 410-841-5877.

September 18, 2023

Meeting Notice: The Maryland Horse Industry Board to Meet on October 4, 2023

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Wednesday, October 4 at 11 A.M. at To Win Again Farm and V.I.P. Ticket Rehab Center, 16063 A.E. Mullinix Rd., Woodbine, MD 21797. The farm’s website is: www.towinagainfarm.com. The meeting will include current information and discussion concerning Horse Board initiatives, updates from board members and reports from stable inspectors. In addition, our hosts Dr. Alexandro Rubim Dias and Mikahla Insalaco will provide a tour of their operation (and lunch). If you need further information, please contact Ross Peddicord at ross.peddicord@maryland.gov or 240-344-0000 or Anne Litz at anne.litz@maryland.gov.

Meeting Notice: Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners To Meet on September 21, 2023

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on September 21st, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Agenda items include general board business, license approvals, sanitation reports, CE approval requests, and a review of general inquiries submitted to the Board. For more information please contact the Board’s Executive Director Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862. or Nathaniel.Boan@maryland.gov.

September 12, 2023

Maryland Agland Preservation Foundation Board to Meet on September 26 Via Teleconference

Annapolis, MD- The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation will conduct its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 26th, at 9 a.m. via teleconference. Agenda items include general board business. For those interested in attending, please contact the Executive Director Michelle Cable at (410) 841-5860 or michelle.cable@maryland.gov.

September 7, 2023

State Soil Conservation Committee to Meet on September 21, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet on Thursday, September 21, 2023, 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 Alisha Mulkey, Executive Secretary for the State Soil Conservation Committee, at alisha.mulkey@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 5, 2023

Maryland Department of Agriculture Farmer Task Force to Meet on September 13, 2023

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture Farmer Task Force will meet on Monday, September 13th, 2023 at a 9 am. The meeting will be a hybrid meeting held at Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Headquarters, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. Agenda items include Nutrient Management Plan writing and training. For more information, please contact the Resource Conservation Office at 410-841-5959.

August 31, 2023

Meeting Notice: The Maryland Agricultural Commission to Meet on September 20, 2023

Annapolis, MD- The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the Maryland Department of Agriculture headquarters. A call-in option will also be available. The agenda includes staff updates and commodity reports. For more information, please contact Harrison Palmer at Harrisonb.palmer@maryland.gov or 410-841-5882.

August 28, 2023

Meeting Notice: The Maryland Horse Industry Board to Meet on September 14, 2023

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Thursday, September 14 at 10 A.M. at the Marlboro Ridge Equestrian Center, 11400 Marlboro Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772. The meeting will include current information and discussion concerning Horse Board initiatives, updates from board members and reports from stable inspectors. Paul Turner of Turner Equestrian Services operates the center and will give an overview and tour of the facility. If you need further information, please contact Ross Peddicord at ross.peddicord@maryland.gov or 240-344-0000 or Anne Litz at anne.litz@maryland.gov.

August 25, 2023

Maryland Department of Agriculture Farmer Task Force to meet on August 28

Annapolis, MD – Maryland Department of Agriculture Farmer Task Force will meet on Monday, August 28, 2023 at a 9 am. The meeting will be a hybrid meeting held at Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Headquarters, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. Agenda items include Nutrient Management Plan writing and training. For more information, please contact the Resource Conservation Office at 410-841-5959.

August 21, 2023

Meeting Notice: Nutrient Management Advisory Committee to Meet on September 6, 2023

Annapolis, MD – The Nutrient Management Advisory Committee will meet on September 6th, 2023 at 9 am. The meeting will be held at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. It is open to the public and will focus on the changes involving the writing of plans by the University of Maryland, an update on the Farmer Task Force, and potential legislative changes to the law or regulations. For more information, please contact Dwight Dotterer at dwight.dotterer@maryland.gov or 410-841-5877.

August 11, 2023

Meeting Notice: MDA Soil Health Advisory Committee to Meet August 30

Annapolis, MD- The MDA Soil Health Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, August 30 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The meeting will be hybrid, in-person at MDA lower level conference rooms or online.

Please contact Alisha Mulkey at alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov to RSVP and request access information.

August 8, 2023

Meeting Notice: Maryland Agland Preservation Foundation Board to Meet on August 22nd Via Teleconference

Annapolis, MD- The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation will conduct its monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 22nd, at 9 a.m. via teleconference. Agenda items include general board business. For those interested in attending, please contact the Executive Director Michelle Cable at (410) 841-5860 or michelle.cable@maryland.gov.

Meeting Notice: Farmer Task Force to Meet on August 14, 2023

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture Farmer Task Force will meet on Monday, August 14, 2023 at a 9 am. The meeting will be held at Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Headquarters, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. Agenda items include Nutrient Management Plan writing and training. For more information, please contact the Resource Conservation Office at 410-841-5959.