The Accokeek Foundation was established in 1957 to preserve the land directly across the Potomac River from George Washington's Mount Vernon. The Foundation, an educational non-profit organization, practices and teaches land stewardship and sustainable use of natural resources, and interprets the natural and cultural resources of the Tidewater Potomac.
website:   http://www.accokeek.org/
phone:     301-283-2113

address:

3400 Bryan Point Rd.  Accokeek, MD 20607

Situated along Rock Creek in Derwood, Maryland, the Agricultural History Farm Park is a 410-acre complex with a farmhouse, barn, assorted farm buildings and an activity center. To interpret past farming practices, 70 acres were set aside as a historic area. The farmhouse is currently being furnished to reflect the home of an average turn-of-the-century family.
website:   http://www.mc-mncppc.org/parks/facilities/ag_farm.shtm
email:      mcp-parks@mncppc-mc.org
phone:     301-948-5053

address:

18400 Muncaster Road  Derwood, MD 20855

A Maryland Dept. of Agriculture list of state and local agricultural organizations.
website:   http://www.mda.state.md.us/on_web/ag_links/md_ag_organizations.php
phone:     410-841-5700

address:

50 Harry S. Truman Parkway  Annapolis, MD 21401

Agriculture in the Classroom is a grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Its goal is to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society, so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies. The program is carried out in each state, according to state needs and interests, by individuals representing farm organizations, agribusiness, education and government. The USDA supports the state organizations by: helping to develop Agriculture in the Classroom programs acting as a central clearinghouse for materials and information encouraging USDA agencies to assist in the state programs, and coordinating with national organizations to promote the goal of an increased awareness of agriculture among the nation's students.
website:   http://www.agclassroom.org/index.htm
email:      gsmith@NIFA.usda.gov
phone:     202-720-2727

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farms by State.
website:   http://www.nalusda.gov/afsic/csa/csastate.htm

Links to therapeutic riding programs. Therapeutic riding enables many disabled people to participate in an enjoyable activity, and experience physical benefits such as improved balance and coordination, greater strength and muscle control, and increased range of motion. Try to find a program that is accredited by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. (see link below). Most centers are non-profit, and you can help their rapidly-growing programs by donating your time, money, horses, tack, etc. Donations are welcome, and are usually tax deductible.
website:   http://www.mdhorsesource.com/therapy.htm
email:      b_kokoruda@yahoo.com

Comprehensive directory to breed associations for sheep, swine, beef, and goats.
website:   http://www.breedersworld.com
email:      jeff@breedersworld.com
phone:     (888) 660-7933

The mission of Chesapeake Fields Institute is to strengthen the profitability of traditional agricultural markets for family farms, while conserving the region's natural and cultural resources.
email:      cfi@chesapeakefields.com
phone:     410-810-2081

address:

709 Morgnec Road  Chestertown, MD 21620

Monthly trail rides, parades and demonstrations, horse shows & clinics, trailer pooling, monthly meetings with guest speakers, parties, fun and good friends!!! You, too, can be a part of the fun.
website:   http://www.geocities.com/cpwhclub/
email:      cpwhclub@Yahoo.com

address:

1218 Sunrise Beach Road  Crownsville, MD 21032

We raise vegetables in an environmentally sensitive manner on 14-acres of Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Clagett Farm in Upper Marlboro, MD. Every week for 6 months, we distribute at least half of our produce to low-income neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. and the other half to our 125 members through a marketing system called Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA). Additionally, From the Ground Up utilizes volunteers in the vegetable production and educates them about the connections between agriculture and social justice. .
website:   http://www.clagettfarm.org/
email:      clagettfarm@cbf.org
phone:     301-627-4662

address:

11904 Old Marlboro Pike  Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Listing of links for dairy goat related information.
website:   http://members.tripod.com/~duhgoatman/dgi.htm

Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc. is a 501 c3, volunteer based, animal welfare organization. Days End Farm was established in 1989 to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education, and outreach.
website:   http://www.defhr.org/
email:      info@defhr
phone:     (301) 854-5037 or (410) 442-1564

address:

1372 Woodbine Road  Woodbine, MD 21797

Association listings are free as a service to our vidoers. If your Association is not listed please contact us. If your Breed Association is interested in having their own web site, we would be happy to discuss our Association discounts.
website:   http://www.breedersworld.com/goat.html
email:      goats@breedersworld.com

The purpose of the FCSB is to promote sheep and sheep activities in Maryland; promote and support the area's farm flocks; educate the public and its members; and support young shepherds' 4-H activities. Members raise sheep for a variety reasons: wool products (fleeces, roving, yarn, clothing, blankets, tanned sheep pelts, etc.); as locally raised farm-fresh meat; 4-H project lambs; and registered and commercial breeding stock. Membership is open to all sheep producers/breeders. Visit our website. Call a member to arrange a farm visit.
website:   http://www.fredericksheepbreeders.com
email:      faithnics@yahoo.com
phone:     301-898-5051 or 301-371-4111

address:

8016 Woodsboro Pike  Walkersville, MD 21793

Chesapeake Alliance For Sustainable Agriculture Future Harvest-CASA is a network of farmers, agricultural professionals, landowners and consumers living and working in the Chesapeake region. Future Harvest-CASA promotes profitable, environmentally sound and socially acceptable food and farming systems that work to sustain communities.
website:   http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/
email:      futureharvestcasa@gmail.com
phone:     410-549-7878

address:

P.O. Box 109  Fairplay, MD 21733

Garden Harvest, Inc. is a not-for-profit farm run by full time volunteers, assisted by seasonal staff & apprentices, and supported by over 5000 enthusiastic volunteers each season. Our mission is the alleviation of hunger & the improvement of nutrition of economically disadvantaged citizens worldwide. We accomplish this by the establishment of community farms that teach people of all ages & any ethnic background methods of organic, sustainable production of fruit, vegetables, eggs, & wool , and in the near future milk & cheese, so they can learn how to grow food for themselves & for others, and in ways that regenerate the Earth's precious soil. All crops produced at Garden Harvest farms are given to the poor. We assist economically distressed individuals from the rural area of Appalachia in the establishment of their own farms. We do this by training them in animal husbandry and then giving them livestock to take back to their homes where they can implement what they've learned to produce their own food & bring in some income.
website:   http://www.gardenharvest.org/
email:       garharvest@aol.com
phone:     410-526-0698

address:

14045 Mantua Road  Reisterstown, MD 21136

Harford Horse Shows Association is a local hunter show organization sanctioning horse & pony shows in the Harford/Baltimore County area. They offer high-quality horse shows at low membership prices, family atmosphere and great year end awards for all of its members.
website:   http://www.hhsamd.org/

The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization affiliated with the University of Maryland. Founded in 1999, the Center brings together diverse interests from the agricultural, forestry, and environmental communities for the purpose of retaining Maryland’s working landscapes and the industries they support while protecting and improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The Center works toward achieving its diverse mission through a three-pronged approach of scientific research, policy analysis, and outreach and education efforts.
website:   http://agroecol.umd.edu
email:      agroecology@umd.edu
phone:     410.827.6202

address:

PO Box 169, 124 Wye Narrows Drive  Queenstown, MD 21658

FFA is a dynamic youth organizaation within agricultural education that changes lives and prepares stuudents for premier leadership, perrsonal growth and career success. FFA was created in 1928 as Future Farmers of America; the name was changed in 1988 to the National FFA Organization to represent the growing diversity of agriculture. Today, almost half a million student members are engaged in a wide range of agricultural education activities, leading to over 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industry. Student success remains the primary mission of FFA.
website:   http://herefordffa.com/
email:      hschaefer@bcps.org
phone:     410-887-1915

address:

17301 York Road  Parkton, 21120 MD

HorseNet Horse Rescue is a certified 501 (c)(3) nonprofit facility located in New Windsor, Maryland. We DO NOT sell horses, but facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of those animals in our care. We do have some permanent residents, but strive to adopt out as many animals as possible to loving informed homes. We are 100% volunteer run and will adopt out to individuals who are residents of Maryland or to individuals that reside with 1.5 hours of the rescue, located in New Windsor, Maryland.
website:   http://www.HorseNetHorseRescue.org
email:      info@horsenethorserescue.org
phone:     410-984-0824

address:

P.O. Box 358, 14001 Mattie Haines Road  Mount Airy , MD 21771

The Horticultural Society of Maryland, is a organization where gardening enthusiasts of all levels and interests come together to expand their knowledge of horticulture through lectures, trips, workshops and shared experiences. If you want to be a better gardener, meet plant experts, visit beautiful public and private gardens, and become part of an organization that supports local community programs and horticulture education, come see for yourself what all the fun is about.
website:   http://www.mdhorticulture.org/index.htm
email:      contact@mdhorticulture.org
phone:     410-821-5561

address:

Box 4213  Lutherville, MD 21093

LCA is a community of landscape professionals that advances the collective business interests of its members through education and knowledge exchange.
website:   http://www.lcamddcva.org/
email:      lca@mgmtsol.com
phone:     301-948-0810

address:

9707 Key West Drive  Rockville, MD 20850

The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2002. Maryland's program is one of the nation's leaders in farmland preservation and a central element of Maryland's Priority Places and Smart Growth Initiatives. Combining the Foundation's program with county programs, Maryland has preserved more farmland for future production than any other state in the Union.
website:   http://www.malpf.info/
phone:     410-841-5860

Maryland Department of Agriculture list of agricultural organizations
website:   http://www.mda.state.md.us/on_web/ag_links/md_ag_organizations.php

No other industry touches the lives of people in so many ways. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the wood we use for heat and furniture, the landscape of our yards, the real estate - all are an integral part of our daily lives, and an integral part of Maryland's agricultural industry.
phone:     301-865-1045

address:

12221 Fingerboard Road  Monrovia, MD 21770

The Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association (MATA) is the professional association for educators associated with agricultural education in Maryland.
website:   http://iaa.umd.edu/mata.htm
email:      rwalls@umd.edu
phone:     410-939-9030

address:

P.O. Box 536, 403 Oakington Road  Havre de Grace, MD 21078

Want to know the difference between a llama and an alpaca? Go here Is it a Llama or an Alpaca?Interested in becoming a member of the Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association? Print out our online application. For questions about the Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association, contact a member of our MABA Board. For general alpaca questions, check the directory and e-mail or call the MABA member nearest you.
website:   http://www.marylandalpacas.org/index.html
email:      info@marylandalpacas.org

The Maryland Apple Promotion Board (MAPB) site provides information about Maryland apples, apple orchards, identification of varieties, nutrition, and recipes.
website:   http://www.marylandapples.org/
email:      swaim4@earthlink.net
phone:     301-733-4394

address:

P.O. Box 917  Hagerstown, MD 21741

Maryland and surrounding states have a large number of superior Registered Brown Swiss cattle for viewing. The Maryland Brown Swiss herds rank among the highest in the United States for production. Also, many ALL-AMERICAN nominations (and winners) are from herds in the area.
website:   http://www.marylandbrownswiss.org/
email:      bscow@comcast.net
phone:     301-371-5206

address:

7417 Round Hill Road  Frederick , MD 21702

The MD Center is a collaborative effort between AGNR and the MDA to coordinate communication and education efforts for the agricultural community to insure the agricultural and food security of the state and the nation.
website:   http://agrosecurity.umd.edu/AbouttheCenter1.cfm
email:      pking@umd.edu
phone:     301-314-2805

An association of growers and retailers that have a common interest in promoting the Christmas tree industry.
website:   http://www.MarylandChristmasTrees.org
email:      pinetum@dishmail.net
phone:     410-374-9538

address:

3501 Hanover Pike  Manchester, MD 21102

The Maryland CTA organizes a recognized Horse Trials in May held at Preliminary and Training levels; an unrecognized Starter Horse Trials in July and an unrecognized Horse Trials in November held at Novice levels called "Jenny Camp." Membership offers opportunities to compete at reduced rates in MCTA sponsored happenings; attend clinics, lectures and instructional programs for free or almost free; help organize MCTA activities; compete for the High Score Awards; apply for the Scholarships, receive the newsletter and the comprehensive Maryland Area Calendar of Events; and meet and work with people with a shared interest in horses and eventing.
website:   http://www.mdcta.com
phone:     301-774-7258

The Maryland Dairy Goat Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the dairy goat. The MDGA sponsors goat shows and other goat related activities each year.
website:   http://marylanddairygoat.org/
email:      webmaster@marylanddairygoat.org
phone:     410-253-4758

address:

22300 Fitzgerald Drive  Laytonsville, MD 20882

MDIA enhances the economic viability of Maryland dairy farmers and the dairy industry. The organization works on behalf of Maryland's 575 dairy farms to provide a unified voice for the industry. MDIA works at the grassroots level, maintaining close relationships with the state's dairy farmers, government officials, educators, media and consumers.
website:   http://www.marylanddairyindustry.org
email:      secretary@marylanddairyindustry.org
phone:     301-349-0750

address:

23301 Mount Ephraim Road  Dickerson, MD 20842

The mission of the Maryland Dairy Princess program is to promote milk and dairy products at the grassroots level throughout Maryland, to plan and conduct training of young ladies to serve as dairy industry promoters and to coordinate the selection and activities of state and regional royalty. Princesses and young dairy promoters known as Dairy Maids are available by request to promote milk and dairy products at schools, stores, meetings, events and more.
email:      LaurieZSavage@aol.com
phone:     301-349-0750

address:

23301 Mount Ephraim Road  Dickerson , 20842 MD

Members of the Maryland Direct Farm Market Association are fruit and vegetable growers who offer high quality fresh produce for sale in farm markets or pick your own (pyo) fields.
website:   http://www.mdpyofarmmarkets.com/
email:      info@webersfarm.com
phone:     410-665-0154

MDA's Mission The objectives of the Maryland Dressage Association as a non-profit educational organization, shall be to: a) Encourage, promote, educate and participate in the art of classical dressage on a local, state and national level, b) Promote good sportsmanship among MDA members, friends and other associations, c) Provide a means of association for those interested in the art of dressage d) Engage in any lawful activity which may be necessary, useful or advantageous to the association and its members.
website:   http://www.marylandressage.org/MDA/default.asp
phone:     410-836-3559

Maryland Farm Bureau shall be recognized as the leading voice of Maryland agriculture and the predominant force in agriculture policy development. Maryland Farm Bureau will be regarded as the most credible source of information and the strongest advocate of safe, environmentally responsible and economically sound food and fiber production.
website:   http://www.mdfarmbureau.com/
email:      melh.mdfb@verizon.net
phone:     410-922-3426

address:

8930 Liberty Road  Randallstown, MD 21133-4295

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that is a part of agricultural education programs at middle and high schools. Today, student members are engaged in a wide range of curriculum and FFA activities, leading to over 300 career opportunities in agriculture.
website:   http://www.mdffa.org/default.php
email:      cbishop@msde.state.md.us
phone:     

address:

200 West Baltimore Street  Baltimore, MD Baltimore

A non-profit, tax-exempt citizen's organization for forest landowners, foresters and other natural resource professionals, hunt clubs and recreational groups, logging and trucking companies, the forest products industry, related businesses and individuals concerned about the wise-use of our forest resources.
website:   http://mdforests.org/
email:      director@mdforests.org
phone:     301-895-5369

address:

P.O. Box 599  Grantsville, MD 21536

The mission of the MGPUB is to increase the profitability of Maryland grain production and to improve public understanding of agriculture using checkoff investments to support promotion, education, and research resulting in greater utilization of grain.
website:   http://www.marylandgrain.com/
email:      lynnehoot@aol.com
phone:     410-956-5771

address:

53 Slama Road  Edgewater, MD 21037

We are our own independent commodity group representing over 300 grape producers in Maryland. Our mission is to promote the expansion to grape acres in Maryland, educate growers about quality grape production, and further the grape industry throughout the state.
website:   http://www.marylandgrapes.org/main/index.shtml
email:      bruce@marylandgrapes.org

Welcome to Maryland Thoroughbred, your window into Maryland's Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. This is the home of Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Million and a portal to the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. This site also provides searching capabilities for Maryland Thoroughbred stallions, farms, and services databases.
website:   http://www.mdhorsebreeders.com/
email:      info@marylandthoroughbred.com
phone:     410-252-2100

address:

P.O. Box 427  Timonium, MD 21094

Established in 1983, the Maryland Horse Council seeks to unify, inform, and represent Maryland's diverse horse community. As the industry's state legislative representative and trade association MHC protects and promotes the horse industry by providing a united voice in Maryland state government and with state agencies, by interacting with the media and the general public, and by keeping its members informed on issues that affect them and their horses.
website:   http://www.mdhorsecouncil.org/
email:       secretary@mdhorsecouncil.org
phone:     410-489-7826

address:

P.O. Box 6603  Annapolis , MD 21401

The Maryland Horse Industry Board was created in 1998 to replace the State Board of Inspection of Horse Riding Stables. The purpose of the Board is to promote the horse industry in Maryland and to license boarding and rental facilities in the state.
website:   http://www.marylandhorseindustry.org/
email:      info@mail.marylandhorseindustry.or

address:

50 Harry S. Truman Parkway  Annapolis, MD 21401

The MHSA was established in the early 1930's, and is proud to be one of the oldest horse show associations in the United States. The MHSA is a long-time Affiliate Member of USA Equestrian and now the USHJA.
website:   http://www.mdhsa.org/
email:      secretary@mdhsa.org
phone:     410-591-0380

address:

P.O. Box 828  Hampstead, MD 21074

Our Mission Statement: To promote and preserve unregulated direct farmer-to-consumer trade that fosters availability of locally grown or home-produced food products.
website:   http://www.micfa.net
email:      Liz@micfa.net

address:

P.O. Box 239  Bowie, MD 20719-0239

The association has been instrumental in promoting the sport of jousting among spectators, participants, and sponsoring organizations. During the 1962 session of the Maryland General Assembly , the Honorable Henry J. Fowler, a member of the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association, Inc. introduced a bill recognizing Jousting as the Official State Sport of Maryland. It was quickly passed and was signed into law.
website:   http://marylandjousting.com/
email:      contactus@marylandjousting.com

An organization dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring Maryland's native plants and habitats.
website:   http://www.mdflora.org/
email:      info@mdflora.org

address:

P.O. Box 4877  Silver Spring, MD 20914

Promoting the use of ornamental plants, products and services. The association supports all constituent groups of the horticulture industry.
website:   http://www.mnlaonline.org/calendar.html
email:      mnacma@aol.com
phone:     410-823-8684

address:

P.O. Box 726  Brooklandville, MD 21022

The Maryland Racing Commission oversees and regulates both the harness and thoroughbred horse racing industry in Maryland. This includes Maryland's four off-track betting sites in Frederick, Cecil, and Charles counties. Maryland is also the proud host of the Preakness, the second jewel of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.
website:   http://www.dllr.state.md.us/racing/
email:      racing@dllr.state.md.us
phone:     410-296-9682

address:

300 E. Towsontowne Boulevard  Towson, MD 21286

Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in the world, represented throughout 30 countries! The United States has over 600 individual Clubs spread throughout 48 states and the Virgin Islands, with more than 12,000 members. It is not necessary for a child to own a horse or pony, but they must have access to one when required. Programs are offered in dressage, eventing, show jumping, mounted games, tetrathlon, quiz, vaulting, foxhunting, and polocrosse.
website:   http://marylandregion.ponyclub.org/index.html
email:      marylandregion@marylandregion.ponyclub.org
phone:     410-286-0997

The mission of the Maryland Saddle Association, Inc. is to serve as an organization that creates a supportive learning environment where riders, regardless of age, skill level, gender, and physical and mental ability, can reach their potential as capable and competent equestrians. The Maryland Saddle Association seeks to reach out to all segments of our diverse community, and bring together, under uniform rules, people sharing a mutual interest in the showing of all types of horses. Through our volunteer organization, we hope to develop and implement a quality horse show series that provides fun, hands-on learning, and actively promotes horses and horsemanship within the state of Maryland to the benefit of both the horse and rider.
website:   http://www.mdsaddle.com/
email:      MSA_Board@mdsaddle.com
phone:     301- 952-7900

address:

14900 Pennsylvania Avenue  Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

The Maryland Shorthorn Association, Inc. (MSA) known until 1965 as the Maryland Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn Society, was organized in 1954 as a non-profit corporation to "encourage the raising, breeding and marketing" of purebred Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn cattle in Maryland and adjacent areas.
website:   http://www.shorthornsonline.com/md_assoc/index.html
email:      shorthorn@hughes.net
phone:     410-775-2581

address:

12527 Good Intent Road  Keymar, MD 21757

The Coop was formed in October 1996 for the purpose of offering smaller farm producers in the surrounding counties ways in which to pool their energies and interests. The mission is to increase marketing leverage, increase purchasing leverage, improve production practices and seek additional training opportunities. The coop presently consists of over 220 members representing farm production that ranges from dairy products to beef product to vegetables and small livestock. The programs undertaken are in response to member interest. There is presently no hired staff. As programs demonstrate an ability to be self-sustaining and in need of paid staff the coop board of directors are prepared to support those needs. The coop is currently seeking grants to assist in the initiation of several new programs The Coop Membership is open to farm producers with interests in opportunities to improve their viability as niche or commodity producers.
website:   http://www.marylandsmallfarmcoop.org/MSFC/Welcome.html

Dedicated to maximizing the profitability of Maryland soybean producers by investing Maryland soybean checkoff funds in research, promotion and communication projects.
website:   http://www.mdsoy.org
email:      sdavis@dmv.com
phone:     410-742-9500

address:

P.O. Box 319  Salisbury, MD 21803

The Maryland Standardbred Breeders Association (MSBA) is comprised of breeders who continually strive to improve the Standardbred industry in Maryland. The State of Maryland recognizes MSBA as the representative of Standardbred Breeders in the state.
website:   http://www.mdbreeders.org/
email:      hurricanebo@msn.com

Founded in 1908 and celebrating 100 years! The Maryland State Beekeeprs Association is your source for the latest information about Bees, Beekeeping, and Beekeepers in Maryland.
website:   http://www.msbeea.org/main/home.html
email:      jmoyer28@comcast.net
phone:     410-923-0190

address:

713 Doages Drive  Millersville, MD 21108

Maryland is competing for funding to plant trees in our state parks. Each vote = $1 that is donated by Odwalla to plant trees in State Parks. If we all rally together we can take the lead! There is only 1 vote per person and they ask for your e-mail to make sure you only vote once, but you won't get any spam in your box from putting in your info. VOTING IS FREE! Please VOTE NOW and Tell Your Friends and Family!!!
website:   http://www.odwalla.com/plantatree/_MD.jsp
phone:     

address:

580 Taylor Ave  Annapolis, MD 21401

The MVMA has a leading role in the advancement of the science and art of veterinary medicine in the Old Line State. From the mountains of Garrett County to the beaches of the Delmarva, veterinarians unite to further their professional and personal development.
website:   http://mdvma.org/
phone:     410-931-3332

address:

8015 Corporate Drive, Suite A  Baltimore, MD 21236-4977

Our wineries proudly carry on the 300 year old heritage of wine making in Maryland. Check the "Events & Festivals" section for the latest events.
website:   http://www.MarylandWine.com/
email:      kevin@marylandwine.com
phone:     410-252- WINE; 800-237-WINE; Fax: 410-525-7438

address:

22 W Padonia Road  Timonium, MD 21093

To promote a quality meat goat industry worldwide. To provide our members with the information to help them breed and raise quality meat goats To help our members locate a ready market for their end product To conduct shows and educational meetings
website:   http://www.meatgoat.biz/index.htm
email:      wlantz@umd.edu

The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) strives to be one voice representing Christmas Tree Professionals and promoting the use of Real Christmas Trees. More than 5,100 professionals support NCTA programs through membership; participation (through their state association) in the Tree Industry Partnership (TIP) Campaign and/orindividual investments in the RealTree Promotion & Marketing Campaign.
website:   http://www.realchristmastrees.org/
email:      info@realchristmastrees.org
phone:     636-449-5070

address:

16020 Swingly Ridge Road, Suite 300  Chesterfield, MO 63017

As a leader in nutrition research since 1915, the National Dairy Council® is dedicated to providing timely, scientifically sound nutrition information on the health benefits of milk, cheese and yogurt. We invite you to use this Web site as a resource for current scientific research that supports the health benefits of dairy foods, or to locate basic dairy nutrition facts. Not only does the site provide sound science on why dairy is good for you, but it also offers easy, practical tips to help add dairy to your diet.
website:   http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/

DHIA is in the business of collecting and processing data into information for management decisions. Our primary function is to record essential data on the dairy and to organize the data into reports used for management of the dairy operation. Another important function is to assemble DHIA records into a national database that is used for genetic evaluation, breed improvement programs, sire selection and testing, research, and education.
website:   http://www.dhia.org/
email:      jmattison@requestltd.com
phone:     608-848-6455

address:

421 S. Nine Mound Road, P.O. Box 930399  Verona, WI 53593

The NMC (formerly the National Mastitis Council) is a not-for-profit professional organization devoted to reducing mastitis and enhancing milk quality. The NMC promotes research and provides information to the dairy industry on udder health, milking management, milk quality, and milk safety. Founded in 1961, NMC now has about 1,500 members in more than 40 countries throughout the world. The NMC is headquartered in Verona,Wisconsin, located just outside of Madison, the capital of Wisconsin. What Does NMC Do? • Provides a forum for the international exchange of information relating to mastitis control and milk quality • Develops and publishes educational materials including books, brochures and audio visuals on udder health, milking management and milk quality • Establishes guidelines for mastitis control methods • Develops protocols for determining effectiveness of mastitis control products • Monitors changes in technology relating to udder health and milk quality • Holds meetings and provides continuing education opportunities • Helps fund the National Mastitis Research Foundation NMC Membership The NMC is a membership-based organization, independent of any university or government agency. NMC membership is open to anyone with an interest in udder health, milking management, and milk quality. Individuals and companies from all segments of the dairy industry are represented in membership, including dairy producers, veterinarians, researchers, extension specialists, industry suppliers, dairy plant field staff, regulatory officials, and students. No other professional organization in the dairy industry offers such diverse expertise as NMC.
website:   http://www.nmconline.org/
email:      nmc@nmconline.org
phone:     608-848-4615

address:

421 S. Nine Mound Road  Verona , WI 53593

The Ranger Foundation is a non-profit retirement home for horses that have given years of service to people. The horses come from a variety of working backgrounds. They are police horses, military horses, and therapeutic riding horses among others who are now too old to continue to perform their jobs and deserve our loving care for the remainder of their days. Volunteers, like these home schoolers and their mothers, help to groom and care for Ranger Horses. The horses love the attention and enjoy a little light exercise. Like many people, some of these guys prefer a reminder of their former working lives. Others are ready for a lazy life in the pasture.
website:   http://www.rangerhorse.org
email:      acorco9104@aol.com
phone:     301-797-8051

address:

5564 Porterstown Rd  Keedysville, MD 21756

The Red Wiggler Foundation creates fertile ground for the development of people with developmental disabilities through meaningful education, social, and vocational opportunities in horticulture. The program revolves around the growing and selling of vegetables. This activity is the training ground where individuals learn new skills, fine tune existing skills, increase their vocabulary, develop community connections and earn money. Located at 23400 Ridge Rd., Cedar Grove, Maryland 20876.
website:   http://www.redwiggler.org/
email:      info@redwiggler.org
phone:     301-916-2216

address:

P.O. Box 968, 24300 Ridge Road  Germantown, MD 20871

The RNRF was established to: advance sciences and public education in renewable natural resources; promote the application of sound, scientific practices in managing and conserving renewable natural resources; foster coordination and cooperation among professional, scientific and educational organizations having leadership responsibilities for renewable natural resources; and develop a Renewable Natural Resources Center.
website:   http://www.rnrf.org/
email:      info@rnrf.org
phone:     301-493-9101

address:

5430 Grosvenor Lane  Bethesda, MD 20814

Star Gazing Farm is a non profit (501(c)3) organization that serves as a sanctuary for unwanted, abused, and stray farm animals. It runs a placement network throughout the area, helping good homes connect with animals in need, and offers educational and community service opportnities to area youth. As part of its outreach in animal care, the farm provides shearing services for sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas at farms in Maryland and surrounding states.
website:   http://www.stargazingfarm.org
email:      farmeranne@stargazingfarm.org
phone:     301-349-0802

address:

PO Box 162  Boyds, 20841 MD

At the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum you will learn about our region's beginnings and history, and how our rural and agricultural heritage continue to play a role in Washington County today. Located at the Agricultural Education Center in Boonsboro, Maryland, the Rural Heritage Museum is open weekends from April through mid-December, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and available for group and school tours by appointment. There is no admission charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. We invite you to take a look around our website and then visit us at the museum. It's just a short drive to an earlier time.
website:   http://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/
phone:     240-313-2839 (or 240-420-1713 weekends)

address:

7313 Sharpsburg Pike  Boonsboro, MD 21713

The Agricultural Marketing Office is responsible for developing, marketing, and managing economic development strategies and implementing marketing programs to attract, retain, preserve and grow agricultural enterprises and related industries in Washington County. Please contact Leslie Hendrickson-Hart to help grow your agriculture business.
website:   http://www.washco-agmarket.net/
email:      lhendrickson@washco-md.net
phone:     301-432-4782

address:

7303-7313 Sharpsburg Pike  Boonsboro, MD 21713-2431