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Published on May 13, 2021 - 19:08 GMT

UPDATE: Governor Hogan Lifts Capacity Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Venues, All Remaining Restrictions on Indoor and Outdoor Dining ...

May 13, 2021 Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate Remains in Place ANNAPOLIS, MD—As a result of the state’s rapid pace of COVID-19 vaccinations and subsequent declines in key health metrics, Governor Larry Hogan today announced the lifting of all capacity …

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Published on May 13, 2021 - 19:07 GMT

Joint Release: Invasive Fish from Conowingo Dam Donated to Food Banks, Science

May 13, 2021 Maryland Public-Private Partnership Puts Invasive Fish to Good Use Photo Credit: Maryland Department of Natural Resources ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 13, 2021) – The Conowingo Dam employs fish lifts to help migrating fish species navigate the …

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Published on May 12, 2021 - 16:25 GMT

Meeting Notice: State Soil Conservation Committee to Meet May 20 via Teleconference

May 12, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet Thursday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. via teleconference. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality programs. For those interested in …

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Published on May 12, 2021 - 16:25 GMT

Montgomery County Teens Take Top Honors at 2021 Maryland Envirothon

May 12, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – A team of five students from Richard Montgomery High School in Montgomery County won the 2021 Maryland Envirothon, held virtually from April 26-29, 2021. More than 50 teams with approximately 250 competitors from 13 counties …

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Published on May 11, 2021 - 18:03 GMT

Meeting Notice: Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board to Meet May 25 via Teleconference

May 11, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation will conduct its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 25 at 9 a.m. via teleconference. Agenda items include general board business. For those interested …

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Published on May 10, 2021 - 20:09 GMT

Meeting Notice: Governor’s Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape-Growing to Meet May 20 via Teleconference

May 10, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape-Growing will meet Thursday, May 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. via teleconference. The meeting’s agenda includes general business items. For more details about the …

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Published on May 3, 2021 - 15:48 GMT

Public Notice: Department to Treat Sites on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for Gypsy Moth

May 3, 2021 Aerial sprayings in Wicomico and Worcester Counties scheduled for May 4 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will begin aerial spray treatments on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at five sites in Wicomico County and one site in …

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Published on April 30, 2021 - 16:12 GMT

Governor Hogan Proclaims May and June 2021 Maryland Magicicada Months

April 30, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation declaring May and June 2021 as Maryland Magicicada Months to recognize the return of the 17-year periodical cicada and to generate public awareness about these fascinating …

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Published on April 28, 2021 - 19:37 GMT

Every Day is Earth Day for a Maryland Farmer

April 28, 2021 Published in the April 25, 2021 print edition of Lancaster Farming Photo Credit: David Harp, Bay Journal, Chesapeakephotos.com For my fellow farmers who live and work off of the land, every day is Earth Day. Given our proximity to the …

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Published on April 28, 2021 - 19:37 GMT

Cost-Share Funding Now Available to Assist Farmers with Poultry Manure Storage

April 28, 2021 New Incentive to Help Farmers Boost Soil Health ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced new cost-share assistance for the installation of satellite storage facilities on farms using poultry manure to …

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Published on April 27, 2021 - 17:42 GMT

Meeting Notice: Maryland Horse Industry Board to Meet on May 12 via Teleconference

April 27, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Wednesday, May 12 at 10 a.m. via teleconference. The meeting will include current information and discussion concerning horse board initiatives, updates from board members, and …

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Published on April 26, 2021 - 19:49 GMT

Department Seeks Applicants for Farming for Healthy Soils Program

April 26, 2021 Technical and financial assistance provided to install key soil health practices ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for farmers interested in enrolling their fields in the Farming for …

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Published on April 14, 2021 - 14:39 GMT

Meeting Notice: Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board to Meet April 27 via Teleconference

April 14, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation will conduct its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 27 at 9 a.m. via teleconference. Agenda items will include general board business. For those …

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Published on April 13, 2021 - 21:46 GMT

Meeting Notice: Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to Meet April 22 via Teleconference

April 13, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet on Thursday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. via teleconference. Agenda items include general board business. Anyone interested in attending should contact the board’s …

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Published on April 13, 2021 - 21:46 GMT

Governor Hogan Signs Two Maryland Department of Agriculture Bills into Law

April 13, 2021 Photo Credit: Executive Office of the Governor ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan signed two bills submitted by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) into law today during a signing ceremony at the State House. These new laws allow …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 03:48 GMT

Meeting Notice: Maryland Agricultural Commission to Meet April 14 via Teleconference

April 7, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet Wednesday, April 14 at 9 a.m. via teleconference. The meeting agenda includes staff updates and commodity reports from each board member. For more details about the meeting and …

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Published on April 6, 2021 - 21:42 GMT

Meeting Notice: State Soil Conservation Committee to Meet April 15 via Teleconference

April 6, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet Thursday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m. via teleconference. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality programs. For those interested in …

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Published on April 6, 2021 - 21:42 GMT

Department Increases Cost-Share Assistance for Manure Transport Program

Department Increases Cost-Share Assistance for Manure Transport Program April 6, 2021 $28 per ton to haul poultry manure to qualifying farms ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced the Manure Transport Program will increase …

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Published on April 1, 2021 - 21:49 GMT

March Madness Has Another Meaning for Maryland Farmers

April 1, 2021 Published in the March 28, 2021 edition of Lancaster Farming Photo Credit: Lancaster Farming, Ken Wiedemann For many Marylanders, March means cheering on the Terps in the NCAA tournament or celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. For my fellow …

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Published on April 1, 2021 - 21:29 GMT

Meeting Notice: Animal Waste Technology Fund Advisory Committee to Meet April 21 via Teleconference

April 1, 2021 ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Animal Waste Technology Fund (AWTF) Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. via teleconference. The purpose of the meeting is to review the status of current AWTF projects and to discuss recommendations …

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