MEETING NOTICE: Maryland Agricultural Commission Public Meeting and Tour Scheduled for April 11 in Caroline, Talbot Counties

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 27, 2012) – The Maryland Agricultural Commission will hold a public meeting in conjunction with an agricultural tour of Caroline and Talbot counties on Wednesday, April 11.

The public meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.at the Elks Lodge, 502 Dutchman’s Lane, Easton. Anyone interested in farming and rural topics is encouraged to attend the meeting and have an opportunity to discuss issues and policy affecting agriculture and rural communities, exchange ideas, get better acquainted with the role of the Maryland Agricultural Commission, and meet the Commission members.

The Maryland Agricultural Commission is presently made up of 23 active members who represent commodities and organizations across the state and serve as an advisory body to Maryland’s Secretary of Agriculture. As a group, the members address legislative and policy issues that affect Maryland agribusiness.

For further information, contact Sally Terry at 410-841-5881 or [email protected].

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Media interested in attending the Commission’s tour of several farms and other agricultural operations in Caroline and Talbot County that day should contact Julie Oberg, 410-841-5888 or Vanessa Orlando 410-841-5889, for details.