Maryland Agricultural Commission Seeks Nominations for Vacancies

(ANNAPOLIS, MD) – The Maryland Agricultural Commission – an advisory body to the Secretary of Agriculture which represents all major commodities in Maryland – is seeking nominations to fill nine positions. As a group, Commission members address legislative and policy issues that affect Maryland agribusiness. The open positions represent: Bio Fuels, Direct Farm Marketing, Vegetable, Poultry, Livestock, Ag Business, Dairy, Viticulture, and Forestry. To be considered, applicants must have experience in the field they are interested in representing. Appointments are made by Governor Martin O’Malley, and each member is eligible to serve two, 3-year appointed terms. The commission meets monthly. To be considered, send a resume and cover letter by June 28 to Rachel Melvin at Rachel.melvin@maryland.gov or at MDA, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. For more information, call: at 410-841-5882.

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