The Environment & Production (EP) Committee works to develop the long-term equity and resilience of the state's food system, and to build capacity for production and procurement of Maryland-certified food by stakeholders across the state.

Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month, Environment & Production's goals include:

• Increasing the quality and quantity of production as well as aggregation, marketing, and distribution of local food in urban, suburban, and rural settings
  
  

• Increasing procurement of local food through schools, universities, and other institutions
  
  

• Creating additional market opportunities for Maryland food businesses
  
  

• Expanding access to small scale manufacturing and food production infrastructure
  
  

• Reducing food waste, increasing recycling, and encouraging other relevant environmental impacts

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Meeting Recording Archive

Dec. 18, 2025 Meeting

Oct. 16, 2025 Meeting

Sep. 18, 2025 Meeting

July 17, 2025 Joint Meeting with DA Committee​ 

June 12, 2025 Meeting 

May 8, 2025 Meeting    

Apr. 10, 2025 Meeting    

Mar. 13, 2025 Meeting​​    

Jan. 9, 2025 Meeting    

Nov. 14, 2024 Meeting
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