Meeting Notices

June 20, 2023

Meeting Notice: Maryland Pork Producers Association and the National Pork Board to Meet on July 17th, 2023

The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2024 National Pork Producers Delegate Body will take place at the Annual Board Meeting of the Maryland Pork Producers Association. All Maryland pork producers are invited to attend the annual meeting which will be held both in-person and online on July 17th.

Elections will take place during the meeting. Nominations can be sent prior to the meeting by emailing jenell.mdag@gmail.com or from the floor during the meeting. The delegate must actively be producing pork in Maryland and will represent the state well on the national level.

If you would like to attend the annual meeting or vote in our elections, please contact Elaine Draper at thompsonagconsulting@gmail.com or by calling 443-262-8491. For more information, contact the Maryland Pork Producers Association, 210 Fallen Horse Circle, Suite 100, Queenstown, MD 21658, 443-262-8491, marylandpork.org.

June 13, 2023

State Soil Conservation Committee to Meet June 15, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet Thursday, June 15, 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.

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June 5, 2023

Meeting Notice: The Maryland Agricultural Commission to Meet In Person on June 14, 2023

Annapolis, MD- The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 10 a.m. in person at the Maryland Department of Agriculture headquarters.  The agenda includes staff updates, commodity reports and a discussion of nutrient management plans. For more information, please contact Denise Burrell at denise.burrell@maryland.gov or 410-841-5880.

May 30, 2023

Meeting Notice: The Maryland Horse Industry Board to Meet on June 13th, 2023

Annapolis, MD -The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Thursday, June 13, 2023 at 12 P.M. in person at Main Farm House (home of Carolyn Krome), Persimmon Tree Farm, 1030 Bloom Rd., Westminster, MD 21157.
The meeting will include current information and discussion concerning Horse Board initiatives, updates from board members and reports from stable inspectors. The meeting will be followed by the Horse Farm Conservation Field Day which features presentations by Kevin Atticks, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture, and Josh Kurtz, Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources, as well as tours of the farm’s best conservation practices.
For more information, please contact Ross Peddicord at ross.peddicord@maryland.gov or phone 240-344-0000.

May 18, 2023

Meeting Notice: The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners To Meet on Thursday, May 25th, 2023

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on Thursday, May 25th at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually. Agenda items include general board business and proposed regulation changes for Animal Control Facilities. For more information, please contact the Board’s Executive Director Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862 or at Nathaniel.Boan@maryland.gov.

May 15, 2023

MEETING NOTICE: Nutrient Management Advisory Committee to meeting on Thursday, June 1, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, MD- A meeting of the Nutrient Management Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the lower level conference rooms at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.  The meeting will be held in-person with a call-in option available, however, in-person participation is requested.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Nutrient Management Plan writing. If you are unable to attend, please consider sending a representative from your organization to ensure proper representation. For additional information or questions, please contact MDA Nutrient Management Program Administrator Dwight Dotterer 410-841-5877.

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May 10, 2023

Meeting Notice: Maryland Ag Land Preservation Foundation Board to Meet on May 23, 2023 Via Teleconference

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation will conduct its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 23rd, 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.

May 1, 2023

Meeting Notice: The Maryland Horse Industry Board to Meet on May 11th, 2023

Annapolis, MD -The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at 10 A.M. in person at the Green Spring Valley Hounds Clubhouse (Stamford House), 13920 Mantua Mill Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136. 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 facilities will be offered following the business meeting. For more information, please contact Ross Peddicord at ross.peddicord@maryland.gov or phone 240-344-0000.

April 27, 2023

Meeting Notice: State Soil Conservation Committee to Meet May 25, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet Thursday, May 25, 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.

April 26, 2023

Meeting Notice: Maryland Agricultural Commission Spring Tour Scheduled for May 10

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Agricultural Commission has announced it will hold its spring tour in Dorchester and Wicomico County on Wednesday, May 10 at 9:30 a.m. The agenda for the tour is as follows:
9:30 a.m. | Tour Baywater Trading Company Facility (Salisbury, MD)
10:55 a.m. | Tour and lunch at Wrights Market (Mardela Springs, MD)
1:40 pm | Tour Luthy Farm (Cambridge, MD)
2:50 p.m. | Tour Blue Oyster Environmental (Cambridge, MD)
6:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Public meeting (and dinner) at Layton’s Chance in Vienna, MD with Ag Commission members, Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Secretary Kevin Atticks, MDA Senior Staff, local agricultural and community leaders, and government officials to discuss the Maryland agricultural industry.
For more information, please contact Jessica O’Sullivan at jessica.osullivan@maryland.gov or (410) 841-5882.

April 20, 2023

Meeting Notice: Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners To Meet Thursday, April 27th, 2023

Annapolis, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on Thursday April 27th, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Agenda items include general board business and a update on current legislative matters. For more information please contact the Board’s Executive Director Nathaniel Boan at 410-841-5862. or Nathaniel.Boan@maryland.gov.

April 11, 2023

Meeting Notice: Maryland Ag Land Preservation Foundation Board to Meet on April 25, 2023 Via Teleconference

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation will conduct its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 25th, 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: The Maryland Agricultural Commission to Meet In Person on April 12, 2023

Annapolis, MD- The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet Wednesday April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. in person at the Maryland Department of Agriculture headquarters. A virtual option is also available. The agenda includesstaff updates and commodity reports. For more information or for google meets details, please contact Jessica O’Sullivan at jessica.osullivan@maryland.gov or 410-841-5882.

April 5, 2023

Meeting Notice: State Soil Conservation Committee to Meet April 20, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet virtually Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality programs.

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 soil and water conservation matters.

April 3, 2023

Meeting Notice: The Maryland Horse Industry Board to meet In Person on April 13th, 2023

Annapolis, MD -The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Thursday, April 13th, 2023 at 10 A.M. at the Fire Museum of Maryland, Special Exhibits Room, 1301 Rear York Road, Lutherville, MD 20193.
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 museum will be offered following the business meeting. The meeting will include current information and discussion concerning Horse Board initiatives, updates from board members and reports from stable inspectors. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact Ross Peddicord at ross.peddicord@maryland.gov or phone 240-344-0000.