Md. Code, Agriculture § 2–2202

(a) The State Specialist for Value–Added Agriculture shall:

(1) Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals engaging in, or interested in engaging in, value–added agriculture in the State;

(2) Provide information regarding State and federal regulations relating to value–added agriculture;

(3) Act as a liaison between State and federal partners involved in value–added agriculture; and

(4) Perform any other duty or function that supports value–added agriculture in the State, as required by the Secretary.

(b) The State Specialist for Value–Added Agriculture shall receive a salary as provided in the State budget.