ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Howard “Kevin” Anderson to fill the Maryland District 38A House of Delegates seat previously held by the late Charles J. Otto.
“Kevin Anderson is a son of the Eastern Shore, with deep roots in Somerset County and a lifelong commitment to growing Maryland’s agricultural sector,” said Gov. Moore. “He understands the needs of his community firsthand, and I am confident that he will serve his constituents with dedication and distinction. I look forward to working in partnership with Kevin to build a Maryland that leaves no one behind.”
Howard Anderson—better known as Kevin—owns and operates Wimberly Farms in Somerset County, growing corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley together with his father, wife, and two daughters. Anderson and his father also operate a seed conditioning facility where they clean, treat, and bag soybean, wheat, and barley seeds. Anderson represents the third generation in his family to work in the seed business on this farm, where he has been farming with his father and late grandfather all his life.
In recognition of his leadership and excellence in production agriculture, Anderson was awarded the National Young Farmer Achievement Award in 2002 by the American Farm Bureau Federation after winning the award at the state level. He was also named a National Outstanding Young Farmer by the Outstanding Farmers of America in 2007.
Anderson has served on various statewide boards, local civic clubs, and organizations to promote Maryland’s seed industry. He currently sits on the Maryland Grain Producers board of directors, and serves as vice president of the Maryland Crop Association.
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