DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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Kevin M. Atticks, Secretary of Agriculture (410) 841-5880
Steven A. Connelly, Deputy Secretary (410) 841-5881

Wayne A. Cawley, Jr. Building, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, February 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Wayne A. Cawley, Jr., Building, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401 - 8960
(410) 841-5700, (301) 261-8106 (DC area); fax: (410) 841-5914; tdd: (410) 841-5982
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Steven A. Connelly, Deputy Secretary (appointed by Secretary of Agriculture with Governor's approval) (410) 841-5881
e-mail: steve.connelly@maryland.gov

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
(L00A1104, formerly 31.01.11.04)
FY2023 appropriation: $93,262; authorized positions:
Staff: Jessica L. O'Sullivan (410) 841-5882; e-mail: jessica.osullivan@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/pages/md-ag-commission.aspx

Thresher, south of Hughesville, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Kelly J. Dudeck, Chair (chosen by Commission in June, 1-year term), 2023

Amy G. Crone; Michael K. Levengood; John K. Lewis; Paula A. Linthicum; Far Nasir; Clifford M. Newsome, Jr.; Richard Alan Pelz; Michael Pons; Rebecca Stoecker. Terms expire 2023.

Marianne Bailey, D.V.M.; Kelly J. Dudeck; Joseph J. Dymek; Rajneesh Kathuria; Gordon Kretzer; John J. Murphy; Matthew H. Nielsen; Benjamin D. Sowers. Terms expire 2024.

Frances J. Allnutt; Sean M. Hough; Thomas P. Mullineaux; Stefanie J. Reiser; Matthew W. (Levi) Sellers. Terms expire 2025.

Ex officio: Craig Beyrouty, Ph.D., Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. (except July & Aug.)

ANIMAL WASTE TECHNOLOGY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Alisha S. Mulkey (410) 841-5873; e-mail: alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov


Chair: Kevin M. Atticks, Secretary of Agriculture

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Jana L. D. Davis, Ph.D.; Charles Glass; Kristin Hughes-Evans; Anna Killius; Stephen R. McHenry; Holly Porter; Jennifer L. Rhodes; John Torres.

Ex officio: Kevin A. Anderson, Secretary of Commerce; Angelo J. Bianca, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Gabriel V. Cohee, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Christopher M. Rice, designee of Director, Maryland Energy Administration; Puneet Srivastava, designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park.

Meetings:

INVASIVE PLANTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Catherine Stragar (410) 841-5920; e-mail: catherine.stragar@maryland.gov

Kimberly A. Rice, Chair (chosen by Committee)


Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Steven K. Bell; Leslie Cario; Jennifer Vaccaro; one vacancy.

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with Secretary of the Environment & Secretary of Natural Resources to 3-year terms: Deborah Barber; Brent O. Cassell; Kelli Magaw.

Ex officio: Catherine E. Stragar, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Environment; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Joel Bush, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Maile C. Neele, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park.

SPAY/NEUTER ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Jennifer J. Swanson (410) 841-5766; e-mail: jen.swanson@maryland.gov
web: www.mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/pages/spay_neuter_advisory_board.aspx

Caroline Griffin, Esq., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Agriculture)

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Patty A. Crankshaw-Quimby; Michelle L. Quigley, D.V.M.; Lisa G. Radov; two vacancies.

Ex officio: Steven A. Connelly, designee of Secretary of Agriculture

Meetings: as needed

MARYLAND WATER QUALITY TRADING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

YOUNG FARMERS ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Jessica L. O'Sullivan (410) 841-5882; e-mail: jessica.osullivan@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/pages/young-farmers.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Michael J. Calkins, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2024


Brandon T. Eaves; Jenell D. Eck; Kayla M. Griffith; Colin R. Jones; William Gladstone (Stone) Slade; Jamie K. Weaver. Terms expire 2022.

Nora Crist; Mason A. Grahame; Amy M. Rowe; J. Jamie Tiralla. Terms expire 2024.

nine vacancies

Meetings: quarterly

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Jessica L. Hackett, Director (410) 841-5889
e-mail: jessica.hackett2@maryland.gov


Diane L. Chasse, Public Information Officer (410) 841-5889; e-mail: diane.chasse1@maryland.gov

COUNSEL
Thomas F. Filbert, Principal Counsel (410) 841-5883
e-mail: thomas.filbert@maryland.gov

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Joseph Pietro, Agricultural Readiness Officer (410) 841-5904
e-mail: joe.pietro@maryland.gov

LEGISLATION & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS OFFICE
Rachel R. Jones, Director (410) 841-5886
e-mail: rachel.jones2@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
(L00A1105, formerly 31.01.11.05)
FY2023 appropriation: $2,827,211; authorized positions:
Michelle E. Cable, Executive Director (410) 841-5860
e-mail: michelle.cable@maryland.gov
web: www.mda.maryland.gov/malpf/pages/default.aspx

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/malpf/Pages/Board-of-Trustees.aspx

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
William J. Allen, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2024
Vacancy, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)
Elizabeth D. Hill, 2023; Catherine Mae Cosgrove, 2023; Gilbert O. Bowling, Jr., 2024; Mary E. (Cricket) Goodall, 2024; Taylor B. Huffman, 2024; Gary Dell, 2025; Joseph W. Wood, 2025; James B. Yerkes, 2025.

Ex officio: Brooke E. Lierman, Comptroller of Maryland; Joanna W. Kille, designee of State Treasurer; Steven A. Connelly, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Deborah Herr Cornwell, designee of Secretary of Planning.

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. (except Dec.)

CENTRAL SERVICES
(L00A1103, formerly 31.01.11.03)
FY2023 appropriation: $2,744,366; authorized positions:
Vacancy, Chief (410) 841-5919


FISCAL SERVICES
Alexander S. Grant, Chief (410) 841-5808
e-mail: alexander.grant3@maryland.gov

PERSONNEL SERVICES
Gwendolyn D. Schindler, Chief (410) 841-5840
e-mail: gwen.schindler1@maryland.gov

RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Eric Von Paris, Records Officer (410) 841-5845
e-mail: eric.vonparis@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF MARKETING, ANIMAL INDUSTRIES, & CONSUMER SERVICES

Baltimore Farmers' Market, Holliday St. & Saratoga St., Baltimore, Maryland, August 2013. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD
(L00A1211, formerly L00A1107, formerly 31.01.11.07)
FY2023 appropriation: $1,460,000; authorized positions:
Jessica L. O'Sullivan, Executive Secretary (410) 841-5882; e-mail: jessica.osullivan@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/md-ag-fair-board.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Agriculture to 5-year terms:
Constance J. (Connie) Palmer, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2024
James R. Moxley III, 2024; Linda S. Brown, 2025; David W. Cavey, 2025; Rebecca A. Stem, 2025; Carl D. Hobbs, 2026; Daniel W. Mast, 2026; Dawn D. Stiles, 2026; Denise W. Streeter, Ph.D., 2026.

Meetings:

MARYLAND HORSE INDUSTRY BOARD
(L00A1208, formerly 31.01.12.08)
FY2023 appropriation: $374,737; authorized positions:
Ross D. Peddicord, Executive Director (240) 344-0000; e-mail: ross.peddicord@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/horseboard/pages/horse_board.aspx

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Agriculture to 4-year terms:
James B. Steele, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2022
Kathleen J. P. Tabor, Esq., 2018; Karen J. Fulton, 2021; Erin M. Ochoa, 2021; Amy O. Burk, Ph.D., 2022; Karin M. DeFrancis, Esq., 2023; Beverly A. Raymond, 2023; Eliezer N. Solomon, 2023; Neil R. Agate, 2024; Jack S. Griswold, Jr., 2024; Justin S. Sobota, D.V.M., 2024.

Ex officio: Steven A. Connelly, designee of Secretary of Agriculture

Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 10:00 a.m.

HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/horseboard/Pages/health_committee.aspx

Appointed by Maryland Horse Industry Board:
Justin S. Sobota, D.V.M., Chair
Kathleen M. Anderson, D.V.M.; Karen Becker, D.V.M.; Amy O. Burk, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Callahan, D.V.M.; Kimberly K. Egan, Esq.; Michael D. Erskine, D.V.M.; Karen J. Fulton; J. Michael Hopkins; Crystal B. Kimball; Peter F. Radue, D.V.M.; Marla Stevens, D.V.M.

Ex officio: Michael J. Odian, D.V.M., State Veterinarian.

MARYLAND ORGANIC CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Karen M. Fedor, Coordinator (410) 841-5770; e-mail: karen.fedor@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/foodfeedquality/Pages/organic_advisory_comm.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture to 3-year terms:
Luke R. Howard, Chair (chosen by Committee), 2008
Mark Davis, 2006; Daniel Delp, 2006; Becky Gurley, 2006; David Shaw, 2007; Ann Bowie-Bleinburger, 2008; Holly Heinz Budd, 2008; Laura Hunsberger, 2008; Janet Jacoby, 2008; William Mason, 2008; two vacancies.

Representing Dept. of Agriculture: Kevin D. Conroy; Tom Phillips.

Meetings:

SEAFOOD MARKETING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Staff: Stone Slade (410) 841-5779; e-mail: stone.slade@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/Seafood-Marketing-Advisory-Commission.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent & advice of Secretary of Agriculture to 4-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission)
Stephan Abel, 2024; Frederick W. Sieling III, 2024; Lee D. Carrion, 2025; Stephanie Pazzaglia, 2025; Luke McFadden, 2026; Laura Moreno-Davis, 2026; Talmage Petty, 2026; Kyle D. Gilbert, 2027; Stephen S. Howard, 2027; two vacancies.

Ex officio: Stone Slade, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Joshua E. Kurtz, Secretary of Natural Resources.

Meetings: late fall, mid-winter, & early spring

STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
(L00A1207, formerly 31.01.12.07)
FY2023 appropriation: $818,555; authorized positions:
Nathaniel E. Boan, Executive Director (410) 841-5862; e-mail: nathaniel.boan@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/vetboard/pages/board_members.aspx

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Elizabeth D. Callahan, D.V.M., President (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term), 2024
Karena P. Joung, V.M.D., 2024; Christine Calvert King, D.V.M., 2024; James B. Reed, D.V.M., 2025; Patricia A. Crankshaw-Quimby, 2026; Lynne E. Chaput, 2027; Peter F. Radue, D.V.M., 2028.

Meetings: 4th Thursday (except Nov. & Dec.)

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN COMMITTEE
(410) 841-5862
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/vetboard/Pages/vet_tech_comm.aspx

Appointed by State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners with approval of Secretary of Agriculture:
David C. McKeown, D.V.M., Chair (chosen by Committee)
Jennifer Bila; Amy Brauns; Reggie Cox, D.V.M.; Carianne Edmonds; Jessica Lorey; Teri Purkey.

Cattle, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville, Maryland, August 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

AGRICULTURE & SEAFOOD MARKETING
(L00A1210, formerly L00A1110, and 31.01.11.10)
FY2023 appropriation: $4,392,250; authorized positions:
Mark S. Powell, Chief (410) 841-5775
e-mail: mark.powell@maryland.gov

Sheep, Hagerstown, Maryland, May 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

AGRICULTURAL MEDIATION PROGRAM
Kay-Megan Washington, Ph.D., Administrator (410) 841-5778; e-mail: kay-megan.washington1@maryland.gov

FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
Weida Stoecker; e-mail: weida.stoecker@maryland.gov

MARYLAND'S BEST
Audrey Broomfield; e-mail: audrey.broomfield@maryland.gov

OFFICE FOR THE CERTIFIED LOCAL FARM ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Karen M. Fedor, Director (410) 841-5773; e-mail: karen.fedor@maryland.gov

ANIMAL HEALTH SECTION
(L00A1205, formerly 31.01.12.05)
FY2023 appropriation: $891,400; authorized positions:
Michael J. Odian, D.V.M., State Veterinarian (410) 841-5810
e-mail: michael.odian@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/animalhealth/pages/default.aspx

Sheep, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville, Maryland, January 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Janine Davenport, D.V.M., Assistant State Veterinarian (410) 841-5810; e-mail: janine.davenport@maryland.gov

SPAY & NEUTER GRANTS PROGRAM
Jennifer J. Swanson, Coordinator (410) 841-5766; e-mail: jen.swanson@maryland.gov

Chicks, Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, Maryland, September 2016. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.

FREDERICK COUNTY ANIMAL-HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY (Frederick)
Erin K. Morris, D.V.M., Director (301) 600-1548
e-mail: erin.morris@maryland.gov

WICOMICO COUNTY ANIMAL-HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY (Salisbury)
Shankar Mondal, Director (410) 543-6610
e-mail: shankar.mondal@maryland.gov

Animal Health Laboratory, 1840 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

FOOD QUALITY ASSURANCE
(L00A1203, formerly 31.01.12.03)
FY2023 appropriation: $3,253,273; authorized positions:
Molly A. Gillingham, Administrator (410) 841-5769
e-mail: molly.gillingham@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/foodfeedquality/pages/food_quality_assurance.aspx

WICOMICO COUNTY OFFICE (Salisbury)
Vacancy, Administrative Specialist (410) 543-6610


INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 841-5781
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/maryland_products/pages/overseas_visitors.aspx

NATIONAL MARKETING
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 841-5773


SEAFOOD & AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS MARKETING PROGRAM
Stone Slade, Coordinator (410) 841-5779
e-mail: stone.slade@maryland.gov


U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE, MARYLAND FIELD OFFICE
(L00A1204, formerly 31.01.12.04)
FY2023 appropriation: $9,200; authorized positions:
Shareefah Williams, State Statistician (410) 841-5740, 1-800-498-1518
e-mail: shareefah.williams@usda.gov
web: www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Maryland/index.php

WEIGHTS & MEASURES SECTION
(L00A1202, formerly 31.01.12.02)
FY2023 appropriation: $2,222,045; authorized positions:
Kenneth R. Ramsburg, Chief (410) 841-5790
e-mail: kenneth.ramsburg@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/weights_measures/pages/weights_measures.aspx

OFFICE OF PLANT INDUSTRIES & PEST MANAGEMENT

Atrium, Wayne A. Cawley, Jr. Building, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, May 2013. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

APIARY INSPECTION
Cybil Preston; e-mail: cybil.preston@maryland.gov


PEST IDENTIFICATION
Gaye Williams; e-mail: gaye.williams@maryland.gov


WEED CONTROL
Steven Bell; e-mail: steven.bell@maryland.gov


PESTICIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Robert J. Hofstetter (410) 841-5710; e-mail: rob.hofstetter@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/Pesticide-Advisory-Committee.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with Governor's Office:
Frederick W. Kutz, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Agriculture)
Logan Freeman; Marcie R. Hardin; Richard Kramer, Ph.D.; Lindsay A. Thompson.

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture from Maryland Agricultural Commission: Michelle Protani Chesnik

Appointed by Senate President: J. B. Jennings

Appointed by House Speaker: Charles J. Otto

Appointed by Chancellor, University System of Maryland: R. David Myers

Ex officio: Kevin D. Conroy, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; John G. Backus, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Matthew B. Hurd, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources.

Meetings:

FOREST PEST MANAGEMENT SECTION
(L00A1402, formerly 31.01.14.02)
FY2023 appropriation: $1,869,299; authorized positions:
Craig M. Kuhn, Chief (410) 841-5922
e-mail: craig.kuhn@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/forest_pest_management.aspx

FOREST HEALTH MONITORING
Heather E. Disque, Coordinator (410) 841-5922; e-mail: heather.disque@maryland.gov

SURVEY & CONTROL
Thomas E. Lupp, Coordinator (410) 841-5922; e-mail: thomas.lupp@maryland.gov

CENTRAL REGION OFFICE (Frederick)
Thomas E. Lupp, Entomologist (301) 662-2074; e-mail: centralfpm@erols.com

EASTERN SHORE OFFICE (Easton)
Heather E. Disque, Entomologist (410) 479-2047; e-mail: heather.disque@maryland.gov

NORTH EAST OFFICE (Street)
Lynn Alexander-Kuhn, Manager (410) 879-8034; e-mail: lynn.kuhn@maryland.gov

WESTERN REGION OFFICE (Cumberland)
Susan Winebrenner, Manager (301) 777-3601; e-mail: mdafpmwestern@gmail.com

MOSQUITO CONTROL SECTION
(L00A1403, formerly 31.01.14.03)
FY2023 appropriation: $3,118,989; authorized positions:
Brian F. Prendergast, Chief (410) 841-5870
e-mail: brian.prendergast@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/mosquito_control.aspx

CENTRAL OFFICE
Anthony J. DeWitt, Entomologist (410) 841-5870; e-mail: anthony.dewitt@maryland.gov

HOLLYWOOD OFFICE
Ralph J. Heard, Entomologist (301) 373-4263; e-mail: ralph.heard@maryland.gov

RIVERDALE OFFICE
Omari Bernett, Entomologist (301) 927-8357; e-mail: omari.bernett@maryland.gov

SALISBURY OFFICE (Salisbury)
Daniel J. Schamberger, Entomologist (410) 543-6626; e-mail: daniel.schamberger@maryland.gov

PESTICIDE REGULATION SECTION
(L00A1404, formerly 31.01.14.04)
FY2023 appropriation: $1,377,234; authorized positions:
Robert J. Hoffstetter, Chief (410) 841-5710
e-mail: rob.hoffstetter@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/pesticide_regulation.aspx

PLANT PROTECTION & WEED MANAGEMENT SECTION
(L00A1405, formerly 31.01.14.05 & 31.01.14.07)
FY2023 appropriation: $2,941,506; authorized positions:
Kimberly A. Rice, Program Manager (410) 841-5920
e-mail: kimberly.rice@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/plant_protection_weed_management.aspx

NURSERY INSPECTION
Jaime Tsambikos; e-mail: jaime.tsambikos@maryland.gov

PLANT DIAGNOSTIC LAB
Noah Adamo; e-mail: noah.adamo@maryland.gov


STATE CHEMIST SECTION
(L00A1409, formerly 31.01.14.09)
FY2023 appropriation: $3,404,971; authorized positions:
Tom Phillips, State Chemist (410) 841-2721
e-mail: tom.phillips@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/state_chemist.aspx

Gyan Aral, Laboratory Manager; e-mail: gyan.aral@maryland.gov
Philip Davidson, Registration Manager & Compost Coordinator; e-mail: philip.davidson@maryland.gov
Harwood Owings, III, Inspection Manager; e-mail: harwood.owings@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Tonnage Coordinator


TURF & SEED SECTION
(L00A1406, formerly 31.01.14.06)
FY2023 appropriation: $1,124,562; authorized positions:
James W. Drews, Chief (410) 841-5960
e-mail: jim.drews@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/turf_seed.aspx

SEED TESTING
Megan Watson, Laboratory Manager (410) 841-5960; e-mail: megan.watson@maryland.gov

TURFGRASS & SEED CERTIFICATION
Ricky M. Boldissar, Coordinator (410) 841-5960; e-mail: rick.boldissar@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL CERTAINTY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Staff: Jason D. Keppler (410) 841-5879; e-mail: jason.keppler@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/Ag-Certainty-Oversight-Committee.aspx

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Ridgway M. Hall, Jr., Esq.; Trey Hill; Lynne C. Hoot; David Kann; Drew Koslow; N. Wesley Messick; Doug R. Myers; Judith M. O'Neil, Ph.D.; Steuart L. Pittman, Jr.; James K. Raley; Dennis Remsburg; Kelly E. Shenk; Paul Spies; Robert N. Stabler; Wayne C. Stafford; three vacancies.

Meetings:

PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT TOOL TRANSITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Dwight D. Dotterer (410) 841-5877; e-mail: dwight.dotterer@maryland.gov

Chair: Kevin M. Atticks, Secretary of Agriculture

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Kevin Anderson; Ray Ellis; Kristen Hughes Evans; Nancy A. Hausrath; Mark L. Hoffman; Stephanie A. Lansing, Ph.D.; Wilbur Levengood, Jr.; Matthew Pluta; Holly Porter; Alison H. Prost; Philip H. Snader; Allen L. Stiles; Gurpal S. Toor, Ph.D.; John Uzupis; Lisa Wool; Charles Wright IV.

Appointed by Senate President: Arthur C. Ellis

Appointed by House Speaker: Vaughn M. Stewart III

Ex officio: Suzanne E. Dorsey, Ph.D., designee of Secretary of the Environment; Garry Aime, designee of Director, Maryland Energy Administration; Charles C. Glass, Ph.D., Director, Maryland Environmental Service.

Meetings: annual

SOIL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Alisha S. Mulkey (410) 841-5873; e-mail: alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture:
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Lori A. Arguelles; Christopher M. Beck; Cleo Braver, Esq.; Christy N. Brown; Michael J. Calkins; Elliott T. Campbell, Ph.D.; Aaron Cooper; Deborah Herr Cornwell; Thomas A. Croghan, M.D.; Steven E. Darcey; Steven F. Ernst; J. Colby Ferguson; Matthew Fry; Jason C. Gallion; Alan Girard; Trey Hill; Robert Hutchison; Amy Jacobs; Dena Liebman; Steven B. Mirsky, Ph.D.; Alisha S. Mulkey; Janet L. O'Meara; Timothy Rosen; Dietrich Epp Schmidt, Ph.D.; David Smith; Dana M. Stein; Lindsay A. Thompson; Katherine L. Tully, Ph.D.; Michael Twining; Ray R. Weil, Ph.D.; Tod S. Wickersham, Jr.; one vacancy.

NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
(L00A1506)
FY2023 appropriation: $3,068,965; authorized positions:
Dwight D. Dotterer, Manager (410) 841-5877
e-mail: dwight.dotterer@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/pages/nutrient_management.aspx

Bryan D. Harris, Implementation Coordinator (410) 841-5951
e-mail: bryan.harris@maryland.gov


NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(410) 841-5959; e-mail: nminfo.mda@maryland.gov


Appointed by Senate President: Jason C. Gallion

Appointed by House Speaker: Jay A. Jacobs

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Amy E. M. Crowl; Matthew S. DeBaugh; Suzanne Dorsey; Dwight D. Dotterer; J. Colby Ferguson; T. Mark Fuchs; David Kann; Douglas R. Myers; Jen Nelson; Charles J. Otto; Holly Porter; David E. Ruppert, Ph.D.; Mark I. Schlossberg; Hans W. Schmidt; Lisa Williams; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Kevin M. Atticks, Secretary of Agriculture

Meetings (annual): Spring

PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION
(L00A1502, formerly 31.01.15.02)
FY2023 appropriation: $747,959; authorized positions:
Alisha S. Mulkey, Manager (410) 841-5873
e-mail: alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov


STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Alisha S. Mulkey, Executive Secretary (410) 841-5873; e-mail: alisha.mulkey@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/md-soil-conservation-committee.aspx

Soil Conservation District Supervisors appointed by Secretary of Agriculture to 4-year terms:
R. Van Funk, Jr., Cecil County, Chair (chosen by Committee in July, 1-year term), 2020
Robert Guy, Wicomico County, 2019; Steve Freeman, Queen Anne's County, 2020; Edward C. Wumb IV, D.V.M., Washington County, 2020; Amy Posey, Prince George's County, 2021.

Ex officio: Hans W. Schmidt, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; vacancy, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Philip R. Hager, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Darren H. Jarboe, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park; John J. Murphy, designee of Chair, Maryland Agricultural Commission; J. Bruce Yerkes, President, Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts.

Advisory members (nonvoting): Robert McAfee, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture; John Sullivan, State Director, Farm Service Agency, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

GIS SUPPORT
Rowland Agbede, Coordinator (410) 841-5765; e-mail: rowland.agbede@maryland.gov

SOIL HEALTH PROGRAM
Kevin Antoszewski, Grants Coordinator (410) 841-5866; e-mail: kevin.antoszewski@maryland.gov

WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
(L00A1507)
FY2023 appropriation: $1,795,032; authorized positions:
Elizabeth Hoffman, Coordinator (410) 841-5809; e-mail: elizabeth.hoffman@maryland.gov

RESOURCE CONSERVATION GRANTS
(L00A1504, formerly 31.01.15.04)
FY2023 appropriation: $18,541,352; authorized positions:
Jason D. Keppler, Manager (410) 841-5864
e-mail: jason.keppler@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/pages/financial_assistance.aspx

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY COST-SHARE (MACS) PROGRAM
Thomas Bagamsah, Administrator (410) 841-5898; e-mail: thomas.bagamsah@maryland.gov


MARYLAND COVER CROP PROGRAM
Dawn Bradley, Administrator (410) 677-0802; e-mail: dawn.bradley@maryland.gov


ECOSYSTEM INCENTIVES PROGRAM
Saiping Tso, Administrator (410) 841-5945; e-mail: saiping.tso@maryland.gov


MANURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 841-5864


SMALL FARM & URBAN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
William Tharpe, Administrator (410) 841-5869; e-mail: bill.tharpe@maryland.gov


RESOURCE CONSERVATION OPERATIONS
(L00A1503, formerly 31.01.15.03)
FY2023 appropriation: $8,400,401; authorized positions:
Byron J. Petrauskas, Manager (410) 841-5952
e-mail: byron.petrauskas@maryland.gov

EASTERN SHORE AREA
David J. Mister, Coordinator (410) 677-0802; e-mail: david.mister@maryland.gov

PATUXENT AREA
Adam Lyon, Coordinator (443) 534-1989; e-mail: adam.lyon@maryland.gov

WESTERN & CENTRAL MARYLAND AREA
Vacancy, Coordinator (301) 694-9290, ext. 142

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