ABOUT US
Who We Are
The Maryland State Horticultural Society is a group of commercial fruit growers who face many different production issues. Their mission is to fund research on fruit production, insect, disease, and provide educational programing to the Maryland producer.
Research and Programs
The Maryland State Horticultural Society uses the membership dues to provide grants for research projects that are designed to improve producer profitability and it supports several educational programs (Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting, WMREC Twilight Meeting, Summer Tour) for the Maryland grower.
Governance
The Society is governed by Maryland producers, University of Maryland and University of Maryland Extention researchers.
John Fendrick
President
Rock Hill Orchard, Mount Airy, MD
Molly Brumbley
1st Vice President
Walnut Springs Farm, Elkton, MD
Brad Miller
2nd Vice President
Miller Farms, Clinton, MD
Bryan Butler
Secretary
University of Maryland Extension - Carroll County Office
Dr. Joseph A. Fiola
Assistant Secretary
University of Maryland Extension Specialist in Viticulture & Small Fruit
Robert E. Black
Treasurer
Catoctin Mountain Orchard, Thurmont, MD
MSHS Board Members
Stephen Blades, Blades Orchard, Federalsburg, MD; Jay Milburn, Milburn Orchards, Inc., Elkton, MD; Jake Moore, Larriland Farm, Woodbine, MD; Washington White, Waters Orchard, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD
Collaborators
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