At least two by-invitation-only meetings have been held over the past two weeks as the Maryland Department of Agriculture attempts to quiet the storm of protest over its planned introduction of what is called the Phosphorous Management Tool.
A key element in Gov. Martin O’Malley’s portfolio for cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, the PMT had been submitted by MDA to the General Assembly’s Administrative, Executive and Legislative Joint Review Committee for a final look-see before being hurried into effect and use.
(Continue reading Bruce Hotckiss at AmericanFarm.com)
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