{"id":26869,"date":"2022-10-20T11:18:08","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T15:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=26869"},"modified":"2022-10-20T11:19:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T15:19:14","slug":"department-honors-employees-with-long-service-awards-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2022\/10\/20\/department-honors-employees-with-long-service-awards-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Department Honors Employees with Long Service Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ANNAPOLIS, MD (Oct. 20, 2022)<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) recently honored 52 employees for their years of dedicated service to the state and its citizens. The service awards were given out during the Annual Employee Appreciation event on October 18. Of the 52 employees honored \u2013 nine have 30 or more years of service and two of those individuals have 40 years. All together, these 52 employees represent 790 years of public service and approximately 1.6 million hours worked.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cThese employees represent a commitment by the State of Maryland and MDA to represent and address the needs of the state\u2019s largest industry, agriculture,\u201d said Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder. \u201cOur staff plays a major role in protecting consumers, protecting the environment, and ensuring fairness in the marketplace. It is an honor to work daily with a strong team dedicated to the MDA mission.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Tuesday morning brunch also celebrated all MDA employees with thanks for assistance with the Governor\u2019s Buy Local Cookout and other activities. The menu consisted of locally sourced Maryland products and was prepared and served by members of senior staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The following is a listing of department employees by their county of residence who were recognized with service awards:<\/b><\/p>\n