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
HARRY G. BLACK DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
2014
Robert E. Black
Robert E. Black is the co-owner and operator of Catoctin Mountain Orchards. Robert is currently serving as MSHS Treasurer and in other capacities.
2016
Bob Rouse
Bob Rouse received the Harry G. Black Distinguished Service Award at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, PA, on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Wade Butler, President of the Maryland State Horticultural Society, presented the award to Bob during the Fruit and Vegetable Growers Banquet for his many contributions to the industry. Bob has worked in agriculture for 48 years, approximately 30 of which was serving an Extension agent and specialist with University of Maryland Extension (formerly Maryland Cooperative Extension), and receiving Emeritus status in 2002. He began his own consulting business in 2003, “Bob Rouse Agriculturalist, LLC.”
2018
Lynn Moore
Lynn Moore received the Harry G. Black Distinguished Service Award at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA. on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.
Wade Butler, President
of the Maryland State Horticultural Society, presented the award to Lynn during the Fruit and Vegetable Growers Banquet for her many contributions to the industry. Lynn and her family operate Larriland Farm in Woodbine, MD and is currently serving as the Maryland State Horticultural Society secretary.