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To benefit Talisman Therapeutic Riding

An Evening with Kevin Atticks, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture

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Join Kevin Atticks, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), straight from Annapolis, in a discussion of the roles and responsibilities of the MDA. The MDA oversees Maryland’s largest commercial industry, agriculture, which employs more than 350,000 people and generates $8.25 billion annually. Agriculture also accounts for more than 2 million acres in the State, with roughly 12,550 farms; 81% of these farms are family owned.

Maryland has over 16,000 equine facilities and almost 800 licensed stables accounting for more than $2.9 billion of the State’s economy. Maryland Horse Industry Board president Shelia Curry and Field Marketing Specialist Anne Litz will explain how the uniquness of the Maryland Horse Industry Board has led to the success of this section of the industry.

Author Discussion about “Misty of Chincoteague” author, Marguerite Henry

Marguerite Henry is a prolific children’s author who is arguably best known for her book, “Misty of Chincoteague.”

Author Susan Friedland will join the library virtually to describe her quest to uncover the story of
Marguerite Henry. Spanning decades, Friedland dives into the nostalgia surrounding
Marguerite Henry’s storied career and invokes a newfound sense of wonder about the
prolific horse lover and author. Visit the library to see an exhibit on Marguerite Henry
and Wesley Dennis. Happening the same week as the pony swim at Chincoteague.

Can’t attend in person? Join virtually at the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88333125057?pwd=cj4E0OWS3BJ7JrlxHQK6eO11bZqOHL.1