# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 2. Department of Agriculture

### Subtitle 22. State Specialist for Value-Added Agriculture

#### Section 2-2202

(a) The State Specialist for Value-Added Agriculture shall:

  (1) Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals engaging in, or interested in engaging in, value-added agriculture in the State;

  (2) Provide information regarding State and federal regulations relating to value-added agriculture;

  (3) Act as a liaison between State and federal partners involved in value-added agriculture; and

  (4) Perform any other duty or function that supports value-added agriculture in the State, as required by the Secretary.

(b) The State Specialist for Value-Added Agriculture shall receive a salary as provided in the State budget.

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Md. Code Ann., Agric. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)