Maryland Agricultural Commission Seeks Equine Nominations

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 the Equine position on the commission. As a group, Commission members address legislative and policy issues that affect Maryland agribusiness.

To be considered, applicants must be Maryland residents and have experience in the Equine industry.  Appointments are made by Governor Martin O’Malley, and each member is eligible to serve two, 3-year appointed terms, depending on the Governor’s decision on the appointment. The Commission meets the second Wednesday of each month from 8:30 until noon throughout the year.

Additional information about the commission and applications are available online at: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/md-ag-commission.aspx. All forms must be received by November 7. For additional information, contact Jessica Armacost at jessica.armacost@maryland.gov or 410-841-5881.

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