Agriculture Resource Directory

Delmarva Chicken Association (DCA) 

DCA is the 1,600-member trade association working for the common good of the meat chicken industry in Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and Virginia's Eastern Shore.

16686 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947

Phone: (302) 856-9037
Email: [email protected] 
W​ebsite: dcachicken.com

​Delaware/Maryland Agribusiness Association (DMAA)

DMAA is a bi-state trade association representing agricultural retailers in Maryland and Delaware. DMAA members work with farmers in our states to sustain a producer’s profitability through the responsible use of nutrients, crop protection products, and other crop management practices.

123 Clay Drive
Queenstown, MD 21658

Phone: (443) 262-8491
Email: [email protected] 
Website: demdagribusiness.org

Future Harvest CASA

Future Harvest’s mission is to advance agriculture that sustains farmers, communities, and the environment. We provide education, networking, advocacy, and research to help build a sustainable Chesapeake foodshed, where food flows from farm and fishery to table in ways that strengthen farming and the regional food economy; protect our land, water, and air; and provide healthy, nutritious food that sustains the region’s communities. 

1114 Shawan Road, Suite 1
Cockeysville, MD 21030

Phone: (410) 549-7878
Email: [email protected]
Website: futureharvestcasa.org

​Grow & fortify

Brewers Association of Maryland

The Brewers Association of Maryland (BAM), founded in 1999, is the non-profit trade association of Maryland brewing companies. The mission of BAM is to grow, promote and protect the Maryland craft beer industry.

1783 Forest Drive, #343
Annapolis MD 21401

Phone: (410) 252-9463
Email: [email protected]
Website: marylandbeer.org

Maryland Distillers Guild

​Members of the Maryland Distillers Guild are a community of craft producers, dedicated to developing quality spirits and delivering a dynamic experience for visitors.

1783 Forest Drive, #343
Annapolis MD 21401

Phone: (410) 252-9463
Email: [email protected] 
Website: marylandspirits.org

Maryland Hemp Coalition

The Maryland Hemp Coalition (MHC) is a collaborative, grassroots advocacy organization whose purpose is to educate, inform and engage Marylanders to establish a free market for industrial hemp, a low-THC oilseed and fiber crop.

1783 Forest Drive, #343
Annapolis MD 21401

Phone: (410) 252-9463
Email: [email protected]
Website: hempmaryland.org

Maryland Wineries Association

​Members of the Maryland Distillers Guild are a community of craft producers, dedicated to developing quality spirits and delivering a dynamic experience for visitors.

1783 Forest Drive, #343
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: (410) 252-WINE
Email: [email protected]
Website: marylandwine.com

​​​Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF) 

MAEF conducts a variety of educational and promotional programs throughout the state using agriculture, nutrition & natural resources as the tools for teaching core subjects, STEM and Next Generation Science.

P.O. Box 536
403 Oakington Road
Havre de Grace, MD 21078

Phone: (410) 939-9030
Email: [email protected] 
Website: maefonline.com

​Maryland Agricultural & Resource Based-Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)

MARBIDCO's mission is to help Maryland's farm, forestry, and seafood businesses achieve sustainability and profitability through the provision of targeted business assistance and financial services that helps retain existing resource-based industry production and commerce, promotes rural and urban-edge entrepreneurship, and nurtures emerging food/feed/fiber industries.

1410 Forest Drive, Suite 21
Annapolis MD 21403

Phone: (410) 267-6807
Email: [email protected]
Website: marbidco.org

​Maryland Agency Agriculture Ombudsmen

Department of Budget and Management

Shenia D. Mackey, Lead Classification Analyst Classification & Salary Division

301 West Preston Street 
Baltimore, MD 21201-2365

Phone: (410) 767-8667
Email: [email protected] 

Paul Webb, Assistant Director, Classification & Salary Classification & Salary Division

301 West Preston Street 
Baltimore, MD 21201-2365

Phone: (410) 767-1284
Email: [email protected] 

Department of Commerce

Ewing McDowell, Agriculture Industry Specialist

401 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: (410) 767-0670 
Cell: (443) 350-3196
Email: [email protected] 

Department of the Environment

John Sullivan, Program Manager, Resource Management Program

1800 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230

Phone: (410) 537-3314
Email: [email protected] 

Department of Health

Kirk Engle, Environmental Health Bureau Center for Milk & Dairy Product Safety

1500 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21742

Phone: (301) 791-4779 
Cell: (443) 690-3102
Email: [email protected] 

Department of Human Services

Augustin Ntabaganyimana, Deputy Executive Director of Programs Family Investment Administration

311 W. Saratoga Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202

Phone: (410) 767-7571
Email: [email protected]

Department of Labor

Norton Pereira, State Rural Services Coordinator Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning

1100 North Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: (301) 326-6006
Email: [email protected] 

Department of Natural Resources

Bunky Luffman, Special Advisor to the Secretary

580 Taylor Avenue 
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: (410) 689-9165
Email: [email protected] 

Department of Planning

Jason Dubow, Manager, Resource Conservation & Management

301 W. Preston Street 
Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: (410) 767-3370
Email: [email protected] 

Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services

Cornelius H. Woodson, Coordinator, Special Courts & Problem-Solving Courts

300 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286

Phone: (410) 962-6357 
Cell: (443) 790-7919
Email: [email protected] 

Department of Transportation 

Harry Romano, Rail Program and Policy Manager, Office of Freight and Multimodalism

7201 Corporate Center Drive 
Hanover, Maryland 21076

Phone: (410) 865-1142 
Email: [email protected]

Board of Public Works 

William Morgante, M.S., PWS, Wetlands Administrator 

80 Calvert Street, Room 117 
Annapolis, MD 21404

Phone: (410) 260-7791 
Direct: (410) 260-7764
Email: [email protected] 

Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, & Women Business Affairs

100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032
Phone: (877) 558-0998 

Office of the Secretary of State 

Luis Borunda, Deputy Secretary

16 Francis Street 
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: (410) 260-3868 
Cell: (410) 279-7797
Email: [email protected] 

State Fire Marshal

1201 Reisterstown Road 
Pikesville, Maryland 21208

Phone: (410) 653-8980 or 1-800-525-3124
Website: firemarshal.maryland.gov/

​Maryland Farm Bureau

Maryland Farm Bureau is the voice of Maryland’s rural and agricultural communities. We promote and protect Maryland agriculture and rural life with the support of our passionate membership, ensuring the future of our natural resources, food supply and rural heritage that are all part of what makes Maryland our home.

3358 Davidsonville Road
Davidsonville, MD 21035

Phone: (410) 922-3426
Email: [email protected] 
Website: mdfarmbureau.com
County Contacts: mdfarmbureau.com/connect-with-your-county

​​Maryland Farmers Markets

Maryland Farmers Market Program webpage
Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) Website: farmers-markets 

Maryland Forests Association (MFA)

MFA is Maryland's voice for forest, wildlife, and natural resource management.

P.O. BOX 332
Linkwood, MD 21835

Phone: (410) 463-1755
Email: [email protected]  
Website: mdforests.org​ 

​Maryland Grain Producers 

The Maryland Grain Producers Association is a membership organization of grain producers across the state. The organization’s major role is to act as a voice for grain farmers, mostly through its legislative activities both at the state and federal level. Members stay informed through newsletters, social media, and the Maryland Commodity Classic.

123 Clay Drive
Queenstown, MD 21658

Phone: (443) 262-8491
Email: [email protected] 
Website: marylandgrain.org

​Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB)

The MHIB is one of only about a half dozen state equine commodities boards in the country. MHIB receives no government funding although it is housed in the Maryland Department of Agriculture  (MDA) building in Annapolis and is a program within MDA.

50 Harry S. Truman Parkway 
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: (410) 841-5798
Email: [email protected] 
Website: mda.maryland.gov

​Maryland Pork Producers

The Maryland Pork Producers Association is a membership organization that represents Maryland’s swine industry and guides public policy. MPPA works to reach consumers about pork consumption, food safety, and hog production.

209 Jarman Branch Drive
Centreville, MD 21617

Phone: (443) 262-8491
Email: [email protected] 
Website: nppc.org or marylandpork.org

Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts (MASCD)

The MASCD serves as the voice for Maryland’s 24 soil and water conservation districts on state legislative issues. It also provides a forum for training, policy-making and the exchange of information at their annual and quarterly gatherings.

202 Governor’s Avenue
Greenwood, DE 19950

Phone: (302) 353-9733
Email: [email protected]​ 
Website: mascd.net

​MidAtlantic Farm Credit

MidAtlantic Farm Credit is one of the largest agricultural lenders on the East Coast. As a member-owned co-op, we have historically returned up to 60% of our profits back to our member/borrowers in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

45 Aileron Court
Westminster, MD 21157

Phone: (888) 339-3334
Email: [email protected] 
Website: mafc.com

​Rural Maryland Council (RMC)

The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) brings together citizens, community-based organizations, federal, state, county, and municipal government officials as well as representatives of the for-profit and nonprofit sectors to collectively address the needs of Rural Maryland communities.

50 Harry S. Truman Pkwy
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: (410) 841-5772
Email: [email protected] 
Website: rural.maryland.gov

Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC)

SMADC provides vision, support, grants, and marketing & promotion to area farmers. As new farm economies are being formed, SMADC helps to streamline regulations and reduce obstacles.

15045 Burnt Store Road
Hughesville, MD 20637

Phone: (240) 528-8850
Email: [email protected] 
Website: smadc.com

​​University of Maryland Extension

University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Symons Hall
7998 Regents Drive
College Park, MD 20742

Phone: (301) 405-2072
Website: extension.umd.edu 
County Contacts: extension.umd.edu