Governor Ehrlich calls for Agriculture Forum Public Listening Sessions Summit to Develop Farm Policy Recommendations
The Commission will seek input on the subjects of profitability, land use, alternative enterprises and agricultural biosecurity through a survey that is being mailed to farm leaders and stakeholders. The results of the survey will be refined through a series of six listening sessions. The resulting information will be compiled and presented at the forum on February 13, 2006. Participants in the forum will develop policy recommendations. A strategic plan for the future of agriculture will be developed to guide the implementation of those proposals.
The listening sessions will be held in five locations around the State in August. All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. and are free of charge and open to the public.
Monday, Aug. 29 at the Calvert County Fair Grounds, Prince Frederick
For further information about the Governor's Agriculture Forum, please contact Buddy Bowling, executive director, Maryland Agriculture Commission at 410-841-5882.