LEAD Maryland Foundation

Join our team! We are currently looking for a Government Affairs Director, a self-starter to help lead advancement of Farm Journal Foundation’s mission and priorities related to the U.S. government, including issues related to global food and nutrition security, agricultural research and innovation, conservation, and rural development. This is a remote position, but applicants should be based in D.C. Some travel is required. See the full description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dnRCbVuG

Two great job opportunities in our Government Affairs team at AFBF. Check out the jobs and apply to join the Farm Bureau team. The jobs can be located here: https://lnkd.in/ebrf8awj

Congratulations to LEAD Maryland Foundation Trustee Shelby Watson-Hampton (LEAD Class VIII) for being featured in "2025 Women to Watch" by Southern Maryland News. Article: https://lnkd.in/dtgB9-Gh

The Maryland Food Center Authority is seeking an Executive Director to lead the Authority in implementing the goals to support the Maryland agricultural and seafood industries. This is an appointed position, located in Jessup, Maryland with a salary range of $180,000-$265,000/year. Application Instructions Here: https://ow.ly/aYEl50Vo1rv More Info: https://mfca.info #MDStateJobs #ExecutiveDirector #MDFoodCenterAuthority #MFCA

Thank you, Mandy Castillo, co-owner of Prigel Family Creamery, and LEAD Maryland Class XIII Fellow. We appreciate your dedication to farming and serving your community. Read the article at this link: https://lnkd.in/eDf7QTW9

The Baltimore County Office of Agriculture team has 2 open positions! Ag. Business Development Specialist & Ag. Program Fellow. #hiring #agjobs For best consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by April 4. https://lnkd.in/e9hx2brE

Thank you, Jennie Schmidt, MS, RD #leaderswhogoplaces LEAD Maryland Class VI

Registration is open! The LEAD Maryland Alumni Committee is hosting an in-person workshop, "AI In Action: Satellite Data for Enhancing Food Production and Farm Resilience" on Thursday, April 17, at Maryland Department of Agriculture, Annapolis. The workshop brings together experts from NASA Harvest, NASA Acres, and the Climate Resilience Network to explore cutting-edge applications of remote sensing, satellite data, and artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture. Topics will include: innovations in visualizing crop production throughout the growing season; improving agricultural risk management; satellite data applications in the face of unforeseen disasters (weather, conflict, etc.), and; strengthening agri-food supply chain resilience. The workshop will emphasize how we can use technology to enhance understanding of crop production in the U.S. and globally. This collaborative event aims to expand knowledge of satellite data and AI applications for informing agricultural decisions and supporting future food security through data-driven insights. The registration fee includes lunch. See the registration link for details: https://lnkd.in/eWyTm6v5 Registration closes April 7th. Image: Remsberg, Inc.

The MD Food Center Authority is now accepting applications for their next Executive Director. More information can be found via the link below.

Join the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy for an insightful event: Residing in Rural Communities, A sustainable growth workshop! Discover how value-per-acre data can pave the way for innovative solutions to the growing housing crisis and shed light on the return on investment for land use for local governments. We are thrilled to welcome Edward Erfurt, Director of Community Action at Strong Towns, as our guest speaker. Lunch will be provided. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmXe-FZ2 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 // 9:00 am — 3:00 pm Chesapeake College Higher Education Center 1000 College Circle Wye Mills, MD 21679