This strategic plan, initiated by Executive Order 01.01.2025.23, aims to promote growth, financial sustainability, and a thriving ecosystem within Maryland's horse industry. It outlines a coordinated approach focusing on several key areas: advocacy, public awareness, and promotion; education and workforce development; economic development; collaboration and communication; sustainability and land use; and equine health and welfare. The plan seeks to strengthen the state's horse ecosystem, enhance public and legislative understanding, develop robust workforce pipelines, ensure thoughtful economic planning, and advance land preservation and equine welfare, ultimately positioning Maryland as a leader in equine excellence and innovation.
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Governor's Intergovernmental Commission on Agriculture Meeting Transcript
The Commission reviewed its mission and recent successes regarding agricultural policies, including legislation on poultry housing, PFAS, and deer management. The meeting addressed significant industry challenges, such as high input costs, severe drought, and freeze damage to crops. Discussions focused on the Governor's directives to support farmers, including the waiver of product requirements for wineries, the establishment of an irrigation task force, and the streamlining of water appropriation permits. The Commission requested that agencies provide reports on opportunities to reduce red tape. Additional topics included workforce development programs, permit modernization, inter-agency data sharing strategies, and lease opportunities for state land. The committee also planned future presentations regarding the impact of the Family Act on the agriculture industry.
The meeting focused on several key strategic and operational initiatives for the Maryland seafood industry. Discussions covered a Canadian export opportunity for oysters, the establishment of a subcommittee for supplemental oyster marketing funding, and the formation of a Seafood Marketing Work Group to address long-term policy. The commission reviewed the launch of a zero-interest disaster relief loan program for oyster harvesters, marketing campaign updates including the True Blue and summer outreach efforts, and the status of various grants supporting rural health and blue catfish consumption. Additionally, international trade opportunities were presented alongside updates on crab population survey results.
Dec 18, 2025·Board meeting
State Soil Conservation Committee Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several administrative items, including appointments for district affiliation. Discussions focused on the finalization of the definition of agriculture, the review of the 2026 workplan, and various operational topics such as monthly supervisor training, budget constraints, and future scheduling of meetings. Additionally, a closed session was conducted to deliberate on applications for Soil Conservation District Supervisor positions and internal administrative operations.
