The Maryland Greenhouse Growers' Association (MGGA) is a non-profit membership
organization established in 1970. Today, MGGA is comprised of 120 "green industry"
members in private horticultural business, industry, government, private and public
gardens, education, and research.
MGGA serves businesses, government, and individuals who represent the second
largest agricultural cash commodity in Maryland.
MGGA is dedicated to serving its members by promoting the general interest of
growers of greenhouse crops, ornamental crops, and cut flowers in Maryland
and the surrounding states by:
Organizing seminars and tours for the purpose of information exchange
and providing business opportunities
Disseminating technical and marketing horticultural information through
MGGA's monthly publication HORTFLASH
Supporting and promoting University of Maryland agricultural research
Offering horticultural business and services directory information
Encouraging horticulture through education by providing scholarships
to colleges in the state of Maryland
Working with other green industry organizations for the betterment of
the industry
Advancing and representing green industry interests in the Maryland
legislative arena
Educating its members about Maryland's legislative process and
keeping them informed on issues impacting the horticultural community
MGGA monitors and supports or opposes legislation impacting the horticultural business and education communities in Maryland. MGGA and its members are concerned about:
Developing positive relations with legislators through our legislative representatives and our grassroots network of industry representatives
Advancing legislative confidence and awareness in the green industry as a resource in issues that concern the Maryland horticultural industry
Creating environmental and public safety legislation that impacts our businesses and our environment in a proactive manner
Preserving state and county support for education in the areas of agriculture and horticulture
Encouraging accurate legislative and executive disclosure of regulations in a manner and language that considers the impact on affected businesses
Annual Crab Feast
2003 Winter Short Course and Silent Auction
