Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture (410) 841-5880
Wayne A. Cawley, Jr. Building, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, February 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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James P. Eichhorst, Deputy Secretary (appointed by Secretary of Agriculture with Governor's approval) (410) 841-5881
e-mail: james.eichhorst@maryland.gov
Kevin D. Conroy, Chief of Staff (410) 841-5916
e-mail: kevin.conroy@maryland.gov
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Timothy R. Bishton; William J. Edwards; John W. Foster III; one vacancy. Terms expire 2016.
Cheryl D. DeBerry; Alison P. Howard; Katherine Mason Kraszewski; Marion G. Mullan; Talmage (Tal) Petty; William S. Reightler, Jr.; Paul S. Stull; Milly B. Welsh. Terms expire 2017.
John R. Brooks, D.V.M.; David Burrier; Martha M. Clark; Marian Fry; Raymond E. Greenstreet II; Taylor B. Huffman; Donald G. Maring; Jason M. Myers; Carroll L. Shry, Jr.; Thomas J. Warpinski. Terms expire 2018.
Charles R. Cox; Vanessa A. Finney; Thomas M. Fisher; Cole T. Mangum; Michelle Protani-Chesnik; David Roles; M. Cory Spies. Terms expire 2019.
Ex officio: Craig Beyrouty, Ph.D., Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park
ANIMAL WASTE TECHNOLOGY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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: R. Michael Gill, 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.
INVASIVE PLANTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with Secretary of Natural Resources to 3-year terms:
Ex officio: Kevin D. Conroy, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Environment; Kerrie L. Kyde, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; Kevin P. Wilsey, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Maile C. Neele, Ph.D., designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park.
RENEWABLE FUELS INCENTIVE BOARD
Chair: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture
Ex officio: R. Michael Gill, Secretary of Commerce; Ben H. Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment; Mary Beth Tung, Esq., Ph.D., Director, Maryland Energy Administration.
SPAY/NEUTER ADVISORY BOARD
Amy E. Hanigan, Esq., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Agriculture)
Appointed by Secretary: Amy Carney, D.V.M.; Robin K. Catlett; John Flowers; Kurt Gallagher; Tamara Santelli.
Ex officio: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture
MARYLAND WATER QUALITY TRADING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
YOUNG FARMERS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
Michael Calkins; Shelby Watson Hampton; Brian T. Johnson; Jennifer W. Layton; Daniel R. Rider. Terms expire 2016.
Nora Crist; Stacy Hopkins Kubofcik; Valerie W. Mason; Matthew O. Taylor; Jaime Tiralla; Jessica Todd. Term expires 2018.
eight vacancies
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
COUNSEL
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
INTERGOVERMENTAL RELATIONS OFFICE
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
(L00A1104, formerly 31.01.11.04)
FY2018 appropriation: $96,696; authorized positions:
Staff: Jessica J. Armacost (443) 883-0217; e-mail: jessica.armacost@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/pages/md-ag-commission.aspx
Charles E. Carpenter, Chair (chosen by Commission in June, 1-year term), 2016
Staff: Louise Lawrence (410) 841-5863; e-mail: louise.lawrence@maryland.gov
Staff: Darlene C. Hallett (410) 841-5870; e-mail: darlene.hallett@maryland.gov
Kerrie L. Kyde, Chair (chosen by Committee)
Michael E. Hemming; Sylvan R. Kaufman, Ph.D.; Deborah Landau, Ph.D.; Jason Pippen; Dennis M. Robinson, Jr., Esq.; John Peter Thompson.
Staff: Steven A. Connelly (410) 841-5782; e-mail: steve.connelly@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/maryland_products/Pages/renewable_fuels.aspx
Staff: Jane M. Mallory (410) 841-5766; e-mail: jane.mallory@maryland.gov
web: www.mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/pages/spay_neuter_advisory_board.aspx
Staff: Jessica J. Armacost (443) 883-0217; e-mail:
jessica.armacost@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/pages/young-farmers.aspx
Michael E. Boyle, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2016
Julianne A. Oberg, Director (410) 841-5888
e-mail:
julie.oberg@maryland.gov
Jason Schellhardt, Public Information Officer (410) 841-5744; e-mail:
jason.schellhardt@maryland.gov
Craig A. Nielsen, Principal Counsel
(410) 841-5883
e-mail:
craig.nielsen@maryland.gov
Daniel F. McMullen III, Agricultural Readiness Officer (410) 841-5853
e-mail: daniel.mcmullen@maryland.gov
Carrie D. DeBoy, Chief Information Officer (410) 841-5737
e-mail: carrie.deboy@maryland.gov
Matthew P. Teffeau, Director (410) 841-5886
e-mail: matthew.teffeau@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
(L00A1102, formerly 31.01.11.02)
FY2018 appropriation: $1,894,328; authorized positions:
Eric Von Paris, Director (410) 841-5845
e-mail: eric.vonparis@maryland.gov
Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Ex officio: Jerome W. Klasmeier, designee of Comptroller of Maryland; Susanne Brogan, Esq., designee of State Treasurer; James P. Eichhorst, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Daniel F. Rosen, designee of Secretary of Planning.
FISCAL SERVICES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Baltimore Farmers' Market, Holliday St. & Saratoga St., Baltimore, Maryland, August 2013. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Agriculture to 5-year terms:
MARYLAND HORSE INDUSTRY BOARD
Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Agriculture to 4-year terms:
Ex officio: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture
Appointed by Maryland Horse Industry Board:
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture to 3-year terms:
Representing Dept. of Agriculture: Kevin D. Conroy; Donald V. Lewis.
SEAFOOD MARKETING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent & advice of Secretary of Agriculture to 4-year terms:
Ex officio: Ron B. Buckhalt, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Mark J. Belton, Secretary of Natural Resources.
STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Appointed by State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners with approval of Secretary of Agriculture:
Sheep, Hagerstown, Maryland, May 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Vacancy, Assistant State Veterinarian for Field Services (410) 841-5810
Chicks, Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, Maryland, September 2016. Photo by Sarah A. Hanks.
WICOMICO COUNTY ANIMAL-HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY (Salisbury)
Animal Health Laboratory, 1840 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
SEAFOOD & AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS MARKETING PROGRAM
U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE, MARYLAND FIELD OFFICE
WEIGHTS & MEASURES SECTION
Atrium, Wayne A. Cawley, Jr. Building, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland, May 2013. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with Governor's Office:
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; Jed L. Miller, M.D., designee of Secretary of the Environment; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D., designee of Secretary of Health; Donald Van Hassent, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources.
FOREST PEST MANAGEMENT SECTION
SURVEY & CONTROL
EASTERN SHORE OFFICE (Denton)
NORTH EAST OFFICE (Forest Hill)
WESTERN REGION OFFICE (Cumberland)
MOSQUITO CONTROL SECTION
CENTRAL MARYLAND OFFICE (Riverdale)
EASTERN SHORE OFFICE (Salisbury)
SOUTHERN MARYLAND OFFICE (Hollywood)
PESTICIDE REGULATION SECTION
PLANT PROTECTION & WEED MANAGEMENT SECTION
STATE CHEMIST SECTION
TURF & SEED SECTION
TURFGRASS & SEED CERTIFICATION
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 M. Raley; Dennis Remsburg; Kelly Shenk; Paul Spies; Robert N. Stabler; Wayne C. Stafford; Ann Pesiri Swanson; Horacio A. Tablado; one vacancy.
PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT TOOL TRANSITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair: Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture: Kevin Anderson; Shelly Baird; Craig Beyrouty, Ph.D.; Ray Ellis; Charles E. Fry; Robert Monley; Alison H. Prost; Mark S. Schroeder; Virgil L. Shockley; Philip H. Snader; Paul Spies; Allen L. Stiles; Ann Pesiri Swanson; John Uzupis; two vacancies.
Appointed by Senate President: Thomas M. Middleton
Appointed by House Speaker: Stephen W. Lafferty
Ex officio: Ben H. Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment; Mary Beth Tung, Esq., Ph.D., Director, Maryland Energy Administration; Roy C. McGrath, Director, Maryland Environmental Service.
TRIBUTARY STRATEGY TEAMS
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
Bryan D. Harris, Implementation Coordinator (410) 841-5951
Jo A. Mercer, Ed.D., Training & Certification Coordinator (410) 841-5953
PROGRAM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Soil Conservation District Supervisors appointed by Secretary of Agriculture to 4-year terms:
Ex officio: vacancy, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; vacancy, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Kevin M. Smith, designee of Secretary of Natural Resources; vacancy, designee of Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Maryland, College Park; Milly B. Welsh, designee of Chair, Maryland Agricultural Commission; Hans W. Schmidt, President, Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts.
Advisory members (nonvoting): Andrew M. Lazur, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Maryland Cooperative Extension; Terron L. Hillsman, Ph.D., State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture; Linda D. Slacum, State Director, Farm Service Agency, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION GRANTS
RESOURCE CONSERVATION OPERATIONS
PATUXENT AREA
WESTERN & CENTRAL MARYLAND AREA
WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
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MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
(L00A1105, formerly 31.01.11.05)
FY2018 appropriation: $1,571,367; authorized positions:
Carol S. West, Executive Director
(410) 841-5860
e-mail:
carol.west@maryland.gov
web: www.mda.maryland.gov/malpf/pages/default.aspxBOARD OF TRUSTEES
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/malpf/Pages/Board-of-Trustees.aspx
Bernard L. Jones, Sr., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2017
Vacancy, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)
Joseph W. Wood, 2017; Catherine Mae Cosgrove, 2019; Milly B. Welsh, 2019; William J. Allen, 2020; Michael Calkins, 2020; Philip Thomas Mason, 2020; Ralph L. Robertson, Jr., 2020; James B. Yerkes, 2021.
CENTRAL SERVICES
(L00A1103, formerly 31.01.11.03)
FY2018 appropriation: $1,524,878; authorized positions:
Joseph M. Harrington, Chief (410) 841-5919
e-mail:
joseph.harrington@maryland.gov
Charles A. Cawley, Chief (410) 841-5851
e-mail:
charlie.cawley@maryland.gov
Momoh A. Conteh, Chief (410) 841-5840
e-mail: momoh.conteh@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF MARKETING, ANIMAL INDUSTRIES, & CONSUMER SERVICES
(L00A12, formerly 31.01.12)
FY2018 appropriation: $28,295,986; authorized positions: 86.1
Steven A. Connelly, Assistant Secretary for Marketing, Animal Industries, & Consumer Services
(410) 841-5782; fax: (410) 841-5999
e-mail:
steve.connelly@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/maryland_products/pages/maryland_products.aspx
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD
(L00A1211, formerly L00A1107, formerly 31.01.11.07)
FY2018 appropriation: $1,459,855; authorized positions:
Logan A. Yearsley, Executive Secretary (410) 841-5816; e-mail: logan.yearsley@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/md-ag-fair-board.aspx
Diane E. Geary, Chair (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2016
Jo Ann Cashman, 2019; Daniel W. Mast, 2019; James R. Moxley III, 2019; Constance J. Palmer, 2019; Linda S. Brown, 2020; David W. Cavey, 2020; Sandra M. Mason, 2021; Hal R. Spielman, 2021.
(L00A1208, formerly 31.01.12.08)
FY2018 appropriation: $308,576; authorized positions:
Ross D. Peddicord, Executive Director (410) 841-5861; e-mail:
ross.peddicord@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/horseboard/pages/horse_board.aspx
James B. Steele, Jr., Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2018
Karen J. Fulton, 2017; Beverly A. Raymond, 2017; Amy O. Burk, Ph.D., 2018; Kathleen J. P. Tabor, Esq., 2018; Karin M. DeFrancis, Esq., 2019; Ronald F. MacNab, 2019; Eli N. Solomon, 2019; Neil R. Agate, 2020; Jack S. Griswold, Jr., 2020; Michael J. Odian, D.V.M., 2020.
HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/horseboard/Pages/health_committee.aspx
John W. Lee, Jr., D.V.M., Chair
Kathleen M. Anderson, D.V.M.; Amy O. Burk, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Callahan, D.V.M.; Karen J. Fulton; William P. Higgins, D.V.M., Ph.D.; J. Michael Hopkins; Erin D. Pittman; Amy Polkes, D.V.M.; Marla Stevens, D.V.M.; Nathaniel A. White II, D.V.M.; one vacancy.
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/certified_md_organic_farms.aspx
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.
Staff: Ron B. Buckhalt (410) 841-5838; e-mail: ron.buckhalt@maryland.gov
web: http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/Pages/mgmt-committees/msmac-index.aspx
Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Commission)
Lee D. Carrion, 2017; Nicholas Crook, 2017; Jordan T. Todd, 2017; Lin Hwang, 2018; William L. Rice, Jr., 2018; Jody Kelly Wright, 2018; William R. Fitzhugh, Jr., 2019; David S. (Spike) Gjerde, 2019; Joseph N. Brooks, 2020; William S. Kreamer III, 2020; Aubrey M. Vincent, 2020.
(L00A1207, formerly 31.01.12.07)
FY2018 appropriation: $708,100; authorized positions:
Vanessa A. Orlando, Executive Director (410) 841-5862; e-mail: vanessa.orlando@maryland.gov
web:
http://mda.maryland.gov/vetboard/pages/board_members.aspx
David L. Handel, D.V.M., President (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term), 2019
John W. Stott, D.V.M., 2018; Elizabeth D. Callahan, D.V.M., 2019; Perry S. Crowl, D.V.M., 2019; Heather M. Hendler, D.V.M., 2020; Victoria K. Wright-Conner, 2021; Lynne E. Chaput, 2022.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN COMMITTEE
(410) 841-5862
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/vetboard/Pages/vet_tech_comm.aspx
David C. McKeown, D.V.M., Acting Chair (chosen by Committee)
Amy Brauns; Reggie Cox, D.V.M.; Tiffany S. Jackson; Rebecca Kilby; Stephen Maltese, Jr.; one vacancy.
ANIMAL HEALTH SECTION
(L00A1205, formerly 31.01.12.05)
FY2018 appropriation: $3,039,029; authorized positions:
Michael W. Radebaugh, D.V.M., State Veterinarian
(410) 841-5810
e-mail: michael.radebaugh@maryland.gov
web:
http://mda.maryland.gov/animalhealth/pages/default.aspx
Nancy Jo Chapman, D.V.M., Assistant State Veterinarian (410) 841-5810
e-mail: njo.chapman@maryland.gov
SPAY & NEUTER GRANTS PROGRAM
Jane M. Mallory, Coordinator (410) 841-5666; e-mail: jane.mallory@maryland.gov
FREDERICK COUNTY ANIMAL-HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY (Frederick)
Virginia Pierce, D.V.M., Director (301) 600-1548
e-mail: virginia.pierce@maryland.gov
Vacancy, Director (410) 543-6610
FOOD QUALITY ASSURANCE
(L00A1203, formerly 31.01.12.03)
FY2018 appropriation: $2,111,608; authorized positions:
Deanna L. Baldwin, Administrator
(410) 841-5769
e-mail: deanna.baldwin@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/foodfeedquality/pages/food_quality_assurance.aspxWICOMICO COUNTY OFFICE (Salisbury)
Brenda J. Baumann, Administrative Specialist (410) 543-6630
e-mail: brenda.baumann@maryland.govMARKETING & AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
(L00A1210, formerly L00A1110, and 31.01.11.10)
FY2018 appropriation: $8,157,358; authorized positions:
Mark S. Powell, Chief (410) 841-5775
e-mail: mark.powell@maryland.gov
AGRICULTURAL MEDIATION PROGRAM
Kay-Megan Washington, Ph.D., Administrator (410) 841-5778; e-mail: kay-megan.washington1@maryland.gov
Theresa A. Brophy, Administrator (410) 841-5781
e-mail: theresa.brophy@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/maryland_products/pages/overseas_visitors.aspxNATIONAL MARKETING
Vacancy, Administrator (410) 841-5773
Mark S. Powell, Coordinator (410) 841-5775
e-mail: mark.powell@maryland.gov
(L00A1204, formerly 31.01.12.04)
FY2018 appropriation: $20,727
Dale P. Hawks, State Statistician (410) 841-5740
e-mail: dale.hawks@nass.usda.gov
web:
www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Maryland/index.php
(L00A1202, formerly 31.01.12.02)
FY2017 appropriation: $2,070,316; 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
(L00A14, formerly 31.01.14)
FY2018 appropriation: $11,050,564; authorized positions: 91
Kevin D. Conroy, Interim Assistant Secretary for Plant Industries & Pest Management
(410) 841-5870
e-mail: kevin.conroy@maryland.gov
fax: (410) 841-5914
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/plants_pests.aspx
PESTICIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Dennis W. Howard (410) 841-2766; e-mail:
dennis.howard@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/Pesticide-Advisory-Committee.aspx
Frederick W. Kutz, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Secretary of Agriculture)
Dean M. Graves; Mark R. Hardin; Wendy Klein-Schwartz, Pharm.D.; Richard Kramer, Ph.D.; Thomas H. Pheiffer; one vacancy.
(L00A1402, formerly 31.01.14.02)
FY2018 appropriation: $1,415,665; authorized positions:
Robert L. Tatman, Chief (410) 841-5922
e-mail: robert.tatman@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/forest_pest_management.aspx
FOREST HEALTH MONITORING
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 841-5922
Robert L. Tatman, 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
Heather E. Disque, Entomologist (410) 479-2047; e-mail:
heather.disque@maryland.gov
Craig M. Kuhn, Entomologist (410) 879-8034; e-mail:
northeastfpm@gmail.com
Sarah A. Cannon, Entomologist (301) 777-3601; e-mail:
mdafpmwestern@gmail.com
(L00A1403, formerly 31.01.14.03)
FY2018 appropriation: $2,700,823; authorized positions:
Brian Prendergast, Chief (410) 841-5870
e-mail: brian.prendergast@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/mosquito_control.aspx
ANNAPOLIS OFFICE
Michael A. Cantwell, Entomologist (410) 841-5870
Jeannine M. Dorothy, Entomologist (301) 927-8357; e-mail:
jeannine.dorothy@maryland.gov
Daniel J. Schamberger, Entomologist (410) 543-6626; e-mail: daniel.schamberger@maryland.gov
Ralph J. Heard, Entomologist (301) 373-4263; e-mail: ralph.heard@maryland.gov
(L00A1404, formerly 31.01.14.04)
FY2018 appropriation: $1,118,759; authorized positions:
Dennis W. Howard, Chief (410) 841-2766
e-mail: dennis.howard@maryland.gov
web:
http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/pesticide_regulation.aspx
(L00A1405, formerly 31.01.14.05 & 31.01.14.07)
FY2018 appropriation: $1,386,541; authorized positions:
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
(L00A1409, formerly 31.01.14.09)
FY2018 appropriation: $3,248,907; authorized positions:
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
(L00A1406, formerly 31.01.14.06)
FY2018 appropriation: $1,102,686; authorized positions:
Dale A. Morris, Chief (410) 841-5960
e-mail: dale.morris@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/turf_seed.aspx
SEED TESTING
James W. Drews, Laboratory Manager (410) 841-5960; e-mail: jim.drews@maryland.gov
Dale A. Morris, Coordinator (410) 841-5960; e-mail: dale.morris@maryland.gov
OFFICE OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION
(L00A15, formerly 31.01.15)
FY2018 appropriation: $25,503,967; authorized positions: 130.5
Hans W. Schmidt, Assistant Secretary for Resource Conservation
(410) 841-5865
e-mail: hans.schmidt@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/default.aspx
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL CERTAINTY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Staff: Louise Lawrence (410) 841-5863; e-mail: louise.lawrence@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/Ag-Certainty-Oversight-Committee.aspx
Staff: Bryan D. Harris (410) 841-5951; e-mail:
bryan.harris@maryland.gov
Beth A. Horsey, Agricultural Tributary Strategy Coordinator (410) 841-5865; e-mail:
elizabeth.horsey@maryland.gov
(L00A1506)
FY2018 appropriation: $1,543,021; authorized positions:
Dwight D. Dotterer, Chief (410) 841-5877
e-mail: dwight.dotterer@maryland.gov
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/pages/nutrient_management.aspx
e-mail:
bryan.harris@maryland.gov
e-mail:
jo.mercer@maryland.gov
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by Secretary of Agriculture:
Vacancy, Chair
Frank J. Coale, Ph.D.; Jere F. DeBaugh; Dwight D. Dotterer; Patricia O. Engler; Charles E. Fry; T. Mark Fuchs; Signe Hanson; Jay A. Jacobs; David Kann; Gary F. Kelman; Thomas M. Middleton; Douglas R. Myers; Charles J. Otto; William W. Satterfield; Mark I. Schlossberg; Hans W. Schmidt; Patricia M. Steinhilber, Ph.D.; Lisa Williams.
(L00A1502, formerly 31.01.15.02)
FY2018 appropriation: $835,657; authorized positions:
Louise Lawrence, Chief
(410) 841-5863
e-mail: louise.lawrence@maryland.gov
STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Louise Lawrence, Executive Secretary (410) 841-5863
web: http://mda.maryland.gov/about_mda/Pages/md-soil-conservation-committee.aspx
William Giese, Jr., Dorchester County, Chair (chosen by Committee in July, 1-year term), 2015
Frank Richardson, Cecil County, 2014; John Swaine III, Talbot County, 2016; James R. (Smokey) Stanton, Garrett County, 2016; James (Pete) Parreco, Prince George's County, 2017.
(L00A1504, formerly 31.01.15.04)
FY2018 appropriation: $14,912,842; authorized positions:
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
(L00A1503, formerly 31.01.15.03)
FY2018 appropriation: $7,457,197; authorized positions:
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
Michael A. Scheffel, Coordinator (410) 841-5893; e-mail: mike.scheffel@maryland.gov
Heather L. Hutchinson, Coordinator (301) 694-9290, ext. 142; e-mail: heather.hutchinson@maryland.gov
(L00A1507)
FY2018 appropriation: $544,911; authorized positions:
Jason D. Keppler, Manager (410) 841-5896
e-mail: jason.keppler@maryland.gov
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