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Wineries Association
Kevin Atticks, executive director
22 W. Padonia Road
Suite C-236
Timonium, MD 21093
410-252-WINE
800-237-WINE
240-525-7438 fax
kevin@marylandwine.com
Maryland Grape Growers
Association
Bruce Perrygo
bruce@marylandgrapes.org
WineAmerica
1212 New York Avenue, NW Suite 425
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: 202-783-275
http://www.wineamerica.org
WineAmerica is the national trade organization representing
American wineries.
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Maryland Farm Bureau
8930 Liberty Road
Randallstown, MD 21133
Telephone: 410- 922-3426
Fax: 410-922-6871
http://www.mdfarmbureau.com/
The Maryland Farm Bureau’s purpose is to increase
net farm income and improve the quality of life by providing
a legislative voice, increasing public understanding and promoting
member involvement. The organization is very helpful on the
county level.
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| University of
Maryland Cooperative Extension
Dr. Joseph Fiola
Viticulture & Small Fruit Specialist
WMREC/18330 Keedysville Road
Keedysville, MD 21756-4089
Telephone: 301-432-2767 x 344
Email: jfiola@umd.edu
Dr. Fiola is our state's viticulturalist – ready to
help with site selection, soil testing, grape varietal selection,
etc. Visit his website for tons of information about growing grapes.
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Regional/County
Extension Offices
The Maryland Cooperative Extension operates offices in every
county in Maryland. After you're in touch with Dr. Joe Fiola,
make contact with your local MCE agent.
http://www.agnr.umd.edu/MCE/offices.cfm
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| Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Karen Fedor
Marketing and Agricultural Development
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 841-5773
Toll Free: 1-800- 492-5590
Email: FedorKM@mda.state.md.us
The MDA assists the industry by identifying ag-specific funding
opportunities, as well as keeping wineries involved in the
larger agricultural community. |
Office of the
Comptroller
Linda Bates, Administrative Manager
Administrative Manager
COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND
Regulatory & Enforcement Division
Operations
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Bureau
Louis L. Goldstein Treasury Bldg.
80 Calvert Street, Room 310
Annapolis, MD 21404-2999
410-260-7312
Fax: 410-974-3201
Email: lbates@comp.state.md.us
The Comptroller's office regulates the wine industry –
and tracks promotions, events and sales. Wineries receive
their state manufacturing licenses from this office.
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