Maryland Farm Bureau is a private and nonprofit membership organization that represents cotton producers, ginners, merchants, cottonseed processors, dealers, cooperatives and textile manufacturers. It offers a wide range of services, such as legislative representation, analyzing technical opportunities, improving processes and products, and seeking fair and reasonable regulatory policies. The services provided by the organization also include advocating and facilitating research, sponsoring technical conferences, and monitoring economic conditions and developments. The additional services offered by the organization include developing standards for electronic business transactions and providing forum for policy development and implementation. Its Web site provides information on cotton industry, news and activities, member listings, contact information and events details.