(a) (1) Each unit in the Executive Branch of State government and each institution of higher education in the State may work with the Corporation on matters relating to the unit.
(2) Each political subdivision and regional planning and development council in the State may work with the Corporation on matters relating to the political subdivision or entity.
(b) The following units may provide technical and other support to the Corporation:
(1) the Department;
(2) the Department of Agriculture;
(3) the Department of Natural Resources;
(4) the Maryland Economic Development Corporation;
(5) the Maryland Food Center Authority;
(6) the Maryland Technology Development Corporation;
(7) the Rural Maryland Council; and
(8) the Maryland Cooperative Extension Service.