Agriculture Department Honors Anne Arundel Resident

An Anne Arundel County resident who has worked for the state for more than 40 years was recently honored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA).

Bettie McCaffrey was named employee of the quarter and MDA Secretary Buddy Hance presented McCaffrey with a plaque of appreciation.

“MDA could not meet its mission to serve agriculture and the citizens of Maryland without its talented and dedicated employees,” said Hance in a press release. “Bettie has been a tireless and devoted employee of MDA for many years, and I am very pleased to recognize her many contributions today.”

According to the MDA, McCaffrey is an executive associate to the assistant secretary for the Office of Marketing, Animal Industries and Consumer Services.

She was "recognized for her positive attitude, organizational skills, strong work ethic and problem-solving skills, especially in her work coordinating many of the department’s meetings and events, including certain aspects of the agency’s presence at the 11-day Maryland State Fair," according to a press release.