DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture (410) 841-5880
Julianne A. (Julie) Oberg, 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

Julianne A. (Julie) Oberg, Deputy Secretary (appointed by Secretary of Agriculture with Governor's approval) (410) 841-5881
e-mail: julie.oberg@maryland.gov

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
(L00A1104, formerly 31.01.11.04)
FY2020 appropriation: $132,553; authorized positions: 1
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:
Timothy R. Bishton, Chair (chosen by Commission in June, 1-year term), 2019

David Burrier. Term expires 2018.

Timothy R. Bishton; Charles R. Cox. Terms expire 2019.

Cheryl D. DeBerry; Michael K. Levengood; Talmage (Tal) Petty; Michael Pons; Jonathan C. Quinn; James K. Raley, Jr. Terms expire 2020.

John R. Brooks, D.V.M.; Martha M. Clark; Kelly J. Dudeck; Raymond E. Greenstreet II; Donald G. Maring; Matthew H. Nielsen; David T. Pyle; Carroll L. Shry, Jr.; Thomas J. Warpinski. Terms expire 2021.

Frances J. Allnutt; Elizabeth D. Hill; Sean M. Hough; Thomas P. Mullineaux; Keith T. Ohlinger; Michelle Protani-Chesnik; Matthew W. (Levi) Sellers; M. Cory Spies. Terms expire 2022.

Amy G. Crone; Clifford M. Newsome, Jr. Terms expire 2023.

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

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. (except April, July, Aug., Dec.)

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


Chair: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Jana L. D. Davis, Ph.D.; Gary K. Felton, Ph.D.; Patricia A. Langenfelder; Stephen R. McHenry; David N. Myers, Ph.D.; Jennifer L. Rhodes; Ann Pesiri Swanson; Joanne M. Throwe; Scott A. Youse; two vacancies.

Ex officio: Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce; Angelo J. Bianca, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Matthew J. Fleming, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Mary Beth Tung, Esq., Ph.D., Director, Maryland Energy Administration; Craig Beyrouty, Ph.D., 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; Kirsten Johnson; 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: Kimberly A. Rice, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Clarence J. (John) Sullivan, designee of Secretary of Environment; Sarah T. Hilderbrand, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; John M. Krouse, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Maile C. Neele, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park.

Meetings: quarterly

RENEWABLE FUELS INCENTIVE BOARD
Staff: Steven A. Connelly (410) 841-5782; e-mail: steve.connelly@maryland.gov


Chair: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture

Ex officio: Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce; Ben H. Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment; Mary Beth Tung, Esq., Ph.D., Director, Maryland Energy Administration.

SPAY/NEUTER ADVISORY BOARD
Staff: Nathaniel E. Boan (410) 841-5766; e-mail: nathaniel.boan@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: Amy Carney, D.V.M.; Robin K. Catlett; Krystle Eder; Amy E. Hanigan, Esq.; Emily Hovermale.

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 Calkins, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2016


Nora Crist; Mason A. Grahame; Amy M. Rowe; J. Paul Spies; Jaime Tiralla. Terms expire 2021.

Brandon T. Eaves; Jenell Eck; Taylor B. Huffman; William Gladstone (Stone) Slade; Jamie K. Weaver. Terms expire 2022.

nine vacancies

Meetings: quarterly

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Jason D. Schellhardt, Director (410) 841-5889
e-mail: jason.schellhardt@maryland.gov


Megan Guilfoyle, Public Information Officer (410) 841-5889; e-mail: megan.guilfoyle@maryland.gov


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

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
Vacancy, Agricultural Readiness Officer (410) 841-5853


INTERGOVERMENTAL RELATIONS OFFICE
Cassandra R. (Cassie) Shirk, Director (410) 841-5886
e-mail: cassie.shirk@maryland.gov

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
(L00A1105, formerly 31.01.11.05)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,060,543; authorized positions: 7
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)
Robin S. Kable, 2021 ; Joseph W. Wood, 2021; James B. Yerkes, 2021; Elizabeth D. Hill, 2023; Catherine Mae Cosgrove, 2023; Mary E. (Cricket) Goodall, 2024; Taylor B. Huffman, 2024; James K. Weddle, 2024.

Ex officio: Jerome W. Klasmeier, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Joanna W. Kille, designee of State Treasurer; Julianne A. Oberg, 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)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,616,198; authorized positions: 8
Joseph M. Harrington, Chief (410) 841-5919
e-mail: joseph.harrington@maryland.gov

FISCAL SERVICES
Annette Bilodeau, Chief (410) 841-5851
e-mail: annette.bilodeau@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)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,459,667; authorized positions: 1
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:
Diane E. Geary, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2021
Daniel W. Mast, 2019; Sandra M. Mason, 2021; Hal R. Spielman, 2021; James R. Moxley III, 2024; Constance J. Palmer, 2024; Linda S. Brown, 2025; David W. Cavey, 2025; Rebecca A. Stem, 2025.

Meetings:

MARYLAND HORSE INDUSTRY BOARD
(L00A1208, formerly 31.01.12.08)
FY2020 appropriation: $316,405; authorized positions: 2
Ross D. Peddicord, Executive Director (410) 841-5861; 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: usually 2nd Wednesday

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

Appointed by Maryland Horse Industry Board:
Michael J. Odian, D.V.M., Chair
Kathleen M. Anderson, D.V.M.; Amy O. Burk, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Callahan, D.V.M.; Michael D. Erskine, D.V.M.; Karen J. Fulton; J. Michael Hopkins; Crystal B. Kimball; Peter F. Radue, D.V.M.; Mark A. Remick, D.V.M.; Judy Smith; 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; Donald V. Lewis.

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:
Joseph N. Brooks, Chair (chosen by Commission), 2020
Lee D. Carrion, 2017; Jordan T. Todd, 2017; William L. Rice, Jr., 2018; William R. Fitzhugh, Jr., 2019; Aubrey M. Vincent, 2020; Talmage Petty, 2022; Kyle D. Gilbert, 2023; three vacancies.

Ex officio: Stone Slade, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources.

Meetings:

STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
(L00A1207, formerly 31.01.12.07)
FY2020 appropriation: $802,490; authorized positions: 5
Vanessa A. Orlando, Executive Director (410) 841-5862; e-mail: vanessa.orlando@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
Patricia A. Crankshaw-Quimby, 2021; Lynne E. Chaput, 2022; Peter F. Radue, D.V.M., 2023; Karena P. Joung, V.M.D., 2024; Christine Calvert King, D.V.M., 2024; James B. Reed, D.V.M., 2025.

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.

ANIMAL HEALTH SECTION
(L00A1205, formerly 31.01.12.05)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,656,324; authorized positions: 27
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.

Nancy Jo Chapman, D.V.M., Assistant State Veterinarian (410) 841-5810
e-mail: njo.chapman@maryland.gov

SPAY & NEUTER GRANTS PROGRAM
Nathaniel E. Boan, Coordinator (410) 841-5766; e-mail: nathaniel.boan@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)
Virginia Pierce-Allnut, D.V.M., Director (301) 600-1548
e-mail: virginia.pierce@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)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,050,419; authorized positions: 18
Deanna L. Baldwin, Administrator (410) 841-5769
e-mail: deanna.baldwin@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/foodfeedquality/pages/food_quality_assurance.aspx

WICOMICO COUNTY OFFICE (Salisbury)
Brenda J. Baumann, Administrative Specialist (410) 543-6630
e-mail: brenda.baumann@maryland.gov

MARKETING & AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
(L00A1210, formerly L00A1110, and 31.01.11.10)
FY2020 appropriation: $6,495,773; authorized positions: 10
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

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Theresa A. Brophy, Administrator (410) 841-5781
e-mail: theresa.brophy@maryland.gov
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)
FY2020 appropriation: $21,435
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)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,087,598; authorized positions: 24
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.

PESTICIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Robert J. Hofstetter (410) 841-2768; 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)
Lindsay A. Dodd; Dean M. Graves; Mark R. Hardin; Wendy Klein-Schwartz, Pharm.D.; Richard Kramer, Ph.D.; Thomas H. Pheiffer.

Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture from Maryland Agricultural Commission: Henry A. Schmidt

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; Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary of Natural Resources.

Meetings:

FOREST PEST MANAGEMENT SECTION
(L00A1402, formerly 31.01.14.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,245,368; authorized positions: 10
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
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 841-5922


SURVEY & CONTROL
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 841-5922; e-mail: robert.tatman@maryland.gov

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

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

NORTH EAST OFFICE (Forest Hill)
Craig M. Kuhn, Entomologist (410) 879-8034; e-mail: northeastfpm@gmail.com

WESTERN REGION OFFICE (Cumberland)
Sarah A. Cannon, Entomologist (301) 777-3601; e-mail: mdafpmwestern@gmail.com

MOSQUITO CONTROL SECTION
(L00A1403, formerly 31.01.14.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,175,593; authorized positions: 16
Brian F. Prendergast, Chief (410) 841-5870
e-mail: brian.prendergast@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/mosquito_control.aspx

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

CENTRAL MARYLAND OFFICE (Riverdale)
Vacancy, Entomologist (301) 927-8357

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

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

PESTICIDE REGULATION SECTION
(L00A1404, formerly 31.01.14.04)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,204,499; authorized positions: 13
Robert J. Hofstetter, Chief (410) 841-2768
e-mail: rob.hofstetter@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)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,897,361; authorized positions: 14
Kimberly A. Rice, Chief (410) 841-5920
e-mail: kimberly.rice@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/plant_protection_weed_management.aspx

STATE CHEMIST SECTION
(L00A1409, formerly 31.01.14.09)
FY2020 appropriation: $3,317,858; authorized positions: 24
Thomas W. Phillips, State Chemist (410) 841-2721
e-mail: tom.phillips@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/state_chemist.aspx

TURF & SEED SECTION
(L00A1406, formerly 31.01.14.06)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,107,952; authorized positions: 13
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
Vacancy, Laboratory Manager (410) 841-5960

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; Ann Pesiri Swanson; Horacio A. Tablado; one vacancy.

Meetings:

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

Chair: Joseph Bartenfelder, 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; Alison H. Prost; Virgil L. Shockley; Philip H. Snader; Allen L. Stiles; Gurpal S. Toor, Ph.D.; John Uzupis; Lisa Wool; Charles Wright IV.

Appointed by Senate President: Katie Fry Hester

Appointed by House Speaker: Vaughn M. Stewart III

Ex officio: Ben H. Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment; Garry Aime, designee of Director, Maryland Energy Administration; Roy C. McGrath, 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.

ECOSYSTEM MARKETS & AGRICULTURAL CERTAINTY PROGRAMS
Susan F. Payne, Coordinator (410) 841-5897; e-mail: susan.payne@maryland.gov

TRIBUTARY STRATEGY TEAMS
Vacancy, Agricultural Tributary Strategy Coordinator (410) 841-5865

NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
(L00A1506)
FY2020 appropriation: $2,808,387; authorized positions: 15
Dwight D. Dotterer, Chief (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: Frank J. Coale, Ph.D.; Jere F. DeBaugh; Dwight D. Dotterer; Patricia O. Engler; Charles E. Fry; T. Mark Fuchs; Signe Hanson; David Kann; Gary F. Kelman; Douglas R. Myers; Charles J. Otto; William W. Satterfield; Mark I. Schlossberg; Hans W. Schmidt; Patricia M. Steinhilber, Ph.D.; Lisa Williams.

Meetings (annual): April

PROGRAM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
(L00A1502, formerly 31.01.15.02)
FY2020 appropriation: $1,682,274; authorized positions: 4
Alisha S. Mulkey, Chief (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:
James R. (Smokey) Stanton, Garrett County, Chair (chosen by Committee in July, 1-year term), 2020
Frank Richardson, Harford County, 2018; Robert Guy, Wicomico County, 2019; John Swaine III, Talbot County, 2020; James (Pete) Parreco, Prince George's County, 2021.

Ex officio: Hans W. Schmidt, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; John Sullivan, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Kevin M. Smith, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Darren H. Jarboe, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park; Keith T. Ohlinger, designee of Chair, Maryland Agricultural Commission; Charles Rice, President, Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts.

Advisory members (nonvoting): Darren H. Jarboe, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Maryland Cooperative Extension; Terron L. Hillsman, Ph.D., State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture; James P. Eichhorst, State Director, Farm Service Agency, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

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

RESOURCE CONSERVATION GRANTS
(L00A1504, formerly 31.01.15.04)
FY2020 appropriation: $12,808,263; authorized positions: 9
Norman E. Astle, Jr., Administrator (410) 841-5864
e-mail: norman.astle@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/pages/financial_assistance.aspx

RESOURCE CONSERVATION OPERATIONS
(L00A1503, formerly 31.01.15.03)
FY2020 appropriation: $8,459,066; authorized positions: 91
Byron J. Petrauskas, Administrator (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
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 841-5893

WESTERN & CENTRAL MARYLAND AREA
Heather L. Hutchinson, Coordinator (301) 694-9290, ext. 142; e-mail: heather.hutchinson@maryland.gov

WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
(L00A1507)
FY2020 appropriation: $714,297; authorized positions: 9
Jason D. Keppler, Manager (410) 841-5896
e-mail: jason.keppler@maryland.gov

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