Maryland Young Farmers Advisory Board to Meet July 18

ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 29, 2012) – The Maryland Young Farmers Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, July 18, at 8:45 a.m. at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry Truman Parkway, Annapolis.

The board will depart MDA and tour to a Kent County grain operation, Chesapeake Farms, a agricultural practice and wildlife management demonstration area in Kent County, and Boyle Brothers Seed Operation in Queen Anne’s County.

The Young Farmers Advisory Board promotes agriculture as a positive contributor to Maryland’s economy, environment, and scenic landscape; and makes recommendations related to economic development and policy issues that will assist young and beginning farmers, and other related businesses in creating and continuing profitable agriculture throughout the state.

For more details, please contact Rachel Melvin, 410-841-5882.