President's Message

Looking Into the Future

It is that time of year again to start planning for re-certifications. As we move through the busiest time of the year, it’s also time to start looking into the future. The MTC will be having our biggest event of the year on December 13th, 2022. It will be held at the Turf Valley CC and Resort once again. You can register online, by email, fax, or U.S. Mail in your forms you will receive in the mail to the MTC address provided. This conference is a great opportunity to network, learn, and get re-certifications for pesticide and fertilizer applicators. The credits obtained cover multiple states and several categories as well. The trade show is also a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with some of the area’s leading vendors and suppliers. I am looking forward to seeing you there!

In other MTC news… We have partnered with Percy Public Affairs, a premier lobbying firm, to help us stay ahead of the current and future governmental restrictions, bans, and legislation that our industry is facing. The goal of this relationship is to have more individuals in our corner that will be looking out for the best interests of our companies, organizations, and our customers. This, along with our collaborations and close relationship with MASTMA and SFMA, we are all striving to be the best that we can be for Maryland and its surrounding states.

There is an informative presentation planned for immediately after lunch at the conference and of course there will be more information to come as we move closer to the legislative sessions.

Lastly, I want to give a big thanks to the University of Maryland and their research team for hosting the Field Plot Walk in July. Although it was a sweltering day, the turnout was great. We ended the day with great food, conversations, and a couple of cold drinks. I look forward to doing this event again next year!!

As always, keep those memberships coming in, and look for more training and networking opportunities to come in the upcoming months.

Best regards, and let’s keep growing together.

Your President,

Brandon Sands