[CCCNFBW] Fwd: County Council seeks volunteers for new Agricultural Advisory Commission

[Merribeth Greenberg]

In case anyone in the County is interested in Ag.

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From: Jeffrey Delapena <Jeffrey.Delapena at clark.wa.gov>
Date: Mon, Jan 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Subject: County Council seeks volunteers for new Agricultural Advisory
Commission
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COUNTY COUNCIL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR NEW AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION


News Release from *Clark Co. WA Communications*
*Posted on FlashAlert: December 23rd, 2024 11:24 AM*

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council in November approved an
ordinance establishing the Agricultural Advisory Commission. The purpose of
the commission is to provide reviews and recommendations to the County
Manager, County Council, the Planning Commission and other appropriate
boards and commissions on issues that affect agriculture in Clark County.
The commission will also provide a forum for those in the agricultural
community and others interested in enhancing and promoting the long-term
sustainability of agriculture in Clark County.

The council and county manager are seeking thirteen volunteers with
consideration and preference given to the following to ensure a diverse
representation of various aspects of farming and the agricultural industry.

   - One member from the Clark Conservation District;
   - One member from the Cowlitz Tribe;
   - One member from the agricultural processing industry;
   - One member representing the consumers of agricultural products;
   - One member who has expertise in agricultural programs; and
   - The remaining eight voting members are to include agricultural
   producers representing both large-scale and small-scale producers of a
   variety of agricultural products produced in Clark County.

For the initial 2025 appointments, terms are staggered with six members
appointed for two-year terms, and seven for four-year terms.

Councilor Sue Marshall who was integral in the creation of the commission
states:

*”The Council’s support of an Agriculture Commission signals our commitment
to ensuring a thriving future for Clark County’s local farms. Securing the
advice and guidance from diverse segments of the agricultural community
will help both the Council and Planning Commission shape policies that
protect our farms and encourage the next generation of farmers.”*

Anyone interested in volunteering should submit a brief letter of interest
and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000,
Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or email at michelle.pfenning at clark.wa.gov.

Application deadline is 5 pm Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.

Read the establishing ordinance and find more information on the
Agricultural Advisory Commission on the county’s website at
https://clark.wa.gov/councilors/clark-county-council-meetings under the
Nov. 19, 2024, public hearing.

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