MARYLAND
STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Established in 1898
"The Society has shifted with the times, has been alert to the complexities facing the fruit industry, and has been effective voice for all in advancing and protecting the vital interests of this industry." - Arthur H. Thompson, The First Ninety Years History of the Maryland State Horticultural Society
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.
Governance
The Society is governed by Maryland producers, University of Maryland and University of Maryland Extention researchers.
John Fendrick,
President
Rock Hill Orchard
Brad Miller,
1St Vice President
Miller Farms
Hallie Butler Van-Horn
2nd Vice President
Butlers Orchard
Bob Black
Treasurer
Catoctin Mountain Orchard
Haley Sater
Secretary
University of Maryland Extension
Wicomico County Office
Board members are
Paul Jackson
Emily's Produce
Steve Milburn
Milburn Orchard
Jake Moore
Larriland Farms
Steve Blades
Blades Orchard
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.
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