Maryland Department of Agriculture to Host Deer Summit

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ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 19, 2023) ~ The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hosting a Deer Summit on Thursday, May 11th in Annapolis to address the state's overpopulation of deer. The summit will run from 10am to 2pm and will feature presentations and panel discussions from MDA, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Maryland Farm Bureau, Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry, and the University of Maryland.

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MDA Secretary Kevin Atticks said, "As I have traveled throughout the State during my time as Secretary, it has become abundantly clear that deer have become a threat to Maryland agriculture and the state's economy. This is an opportunity to discuss issues, and work toward meaningful solutions."

The summit is free and open to the public but registration is required. It will include insight into how deer overpopulation affects rural Marylanders through crop damage, Lyme disease or vehicle strikes as well as potential solutions. A light lunch sponsored by Horizon Farm Credit will be provided.

For more information or to register for the summit visit mda.maryland.gov.

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