April 14, 2026

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

The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees meeting will be on February 24, 2026, at 9 am Via Teleconference. Agenda items will include general board business.

April 8, 2026

State Soil Conservation Committee Meeting Notice

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – noon. This is a hybrid meeting. It will be held at the Baltimore County Ag Center, 114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality programs. For those interested in attending virtually, please contact Loretta Collins,  Executive Secretary for the State Soil Conservation Committee, at [email protected] 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 Agricultural Commission Meeting Notice

April 7, 2026

PESTICIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Pesticide Advisory Committee Meeting will meet on April 22, 2026 from 10am to 12pm. This will be a virtual meeting. You can find more details below:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gqv-tmwb-xrq Or dial: (US) +1 402-921-2196 PIN: 693 591 915#

AGENDA

10:00 – 10:15
• Introductory Comments – Dr. Frederick Kutz, Chair
• Roll Call – Committee Members
• July recording available at https://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/pages/pesticide-advisory-committee.aspx
Minutes will not be provided unless recording fails)
10:15 – 11:15
• Effects of Pesticides and Toxics on Soil Microbiome – Dr. Godon Custer, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
11:15 – 11:20
• Pesticide Program Updates – Rob Hofstetter
11:20 – 11:30
• New Business – Discussion on vacant positions, Ag Commission Representative and House of Delegates Representative.
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 [email protected] Please include Pesticide Advisory Committee Documents in the subject line.

Please Note: Regardless of meeting setting (in-person, virtual, etc.), the meeting will be cancelled if Anne Arundel County Schools are delayed for 2 hours or closed due to inclement weather or if the State has declared liberal leave or closes (Anne Arundel County or State-wide operations) for any reason.

February 24, 2026

State Soil Conservation Committee Meeting Notice

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – noon. This is a hybrid meeting. It will be held at the Baltimore County Ag Center, 114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality programs. For those interested in attending virtually, please contact Loretta Collins, Executive Secretary for the State Soil Conservation Committee, at [email protected] 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.

February 19, 2026

State Soil Conservation Committee Meeting Notice

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet virtually on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – noon. 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 [email protected] 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.