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MNLGA Annual Meeting The MNLGA annual meeting was held

on the opening Wednesday of MANTS.
Over 100 members, officers, directors,
and prospective members attended the
complimentary breakfast.
President John Murphy presided over
his final meeting as President and
turned the gavel over to Leslie Hunter
Cario who began her two-year term.
Outgoing Board members were
thanked, and incoming members
recognized. In addition to networking,
a lot of important association business
gets covered especially because the
meeting coincides with the opening of
the General Assembly in Annapolis. George Mayo (L), John Murphy (R) with 2023 Professional Achievement Award Winner Rick Watson of the
Perennial Farm
The Professional Achievement award
was presented to Rick Watson of the
Perennial Farm and The John Landon
Reeve IV Visionary Award went to
Steve Black of Raemelton Farm. This
year’s award was hand made by Jerry
Faulring (see picture below).

Thank you to everyone who attended
and helped kick off 2024 with the
MNLGA in Baltimore. A
MNLGA Board 2024
Standing: John Hyman, Justin Taylor, Renee Quillin, Brett Carmean, Heather Zindash, Clark DeLong
Seated: Carrie Engel, Patrick Waldt, Leslie Hunter Cario, Alex Betz, John Murphy, Tom Bowman

Incoming Board President Leslie Hunter Cario presents Past President John Murphy a token of appreciation
for his years of service.

Outgoing MNLGA Board President John Murphy Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks addresses
John Murphy presents Steve Black of Raemelton Farm with the John Landon Reeve, IV Visionary Award Over 100 members attended the annual breakfast meeting at MANTS starts the meeting the membership

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