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MHC Government Relations Update

by Jane Seigler, MHC Government Relations Committee Co-Chair (first published in the August 2023 Equiery) The Maryland Horse Council established its Political Action Committee in 2011 to provide a way to support financially the campaigns of candidates for state office who understand and support our public policy agenda. Rightly or …

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MHC Podcast — New Episode Available

New episodes of the MHC Podcast drop twice a month. The latest episode is now out and features an interview with Jane Seigler, President of the Maryland Horse Council Political Action Committee. Seigler and MHC Podcast host Rachann Mayer talk about what the PAC does and why it is so important …

MHIB 2024 Grant Cycle Now Open!

ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 1, 2022)- The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) has announced that has begun accepting grant applications for the 2024 grant year. The goals of the grant program are to promote the Maryland equine industry by increasing public awareness and participation, advancing education and training, supporting and promoting …

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The August Equiery Is Out!

The August issue of The Equiery is out! MHC members should receive their copies in the mail this week. Everyone else, stop into your local distributor and check out all the wonderful photographers who entered our photo contest. And read the latest news from around the Maryland horse industry.

MDA Announces New Nutrient Management Strategy

Yesterday, July 17, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) held a Nutrient Management Plan summit to provide stakeholders with an overview of its new nutrient management program. Maryland law requires that all farmers grossing $2,500 a year or more, or livestock producers with 8,000 pounds or more of live animal weight, follow …

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MVA Listening Session for Equine-Assisted Therapy Providers

The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a listening session for equine-assisted therapy providers on Thursday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 11a.m. The MVA says that “as providers of equine therapy and EAGALA programs, your experience and knowledge is of great value in helping the MVA strategically plan for the future …

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Nutrient Management Plan Summit — July 17

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is hosting a Nutrient Management Summit to discuss upcoming changes to the nutrient management plan writing program. The Summit is being held on Monday, July 17, 2023 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m at Anne Arundel Community College. Coffee and refreshments will be served beginning at …

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