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Agricultural Advisory Commission
Meetings
Meets of the Agricultural Advisory Commission occur on the third Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November at 6pm, in the Board of Supervisor Chamber at the Rood Center in Nevada City.Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members
- Brad Fowler, Chair
Representative Group: Other Livestock Industry
Term Expires: March 1, 2022 - Laura Barhydt, Vice Chair
Representative Group: Cattle Industry
Term Expires: July 1, 2019 - Robert Graham Representative Group: Cattle Industry
- Deborah Bierwagen
Representative Group: Agricultural Interests
Term Expires: January 1, 2022 - Aleta Barrett
Representative Group: Farming Industry
Term Expires: March 31, 2022
- Mark Henry
Representative Group: Viticulture Industry
Term Expires: November 1, 2020 - Seth Rosmarin
Representative Group: Agricultural Interests
Term Expires: March 31, 2023 - Sue Hoek
Representative Group: Board of Supervisor Representative
Term Expires: January 1, 2019 - Pam Stone
Representative Group: Equine Industry
Term Expires: March 1, 2022
Term Expires: March 31, 2022
Ex-Officio Members
- Chris de Nijs, Agricultural Commissioner
- Cindy Fake, UCCE Extension Farm Advisor
Purpose
The Agricultural Advisory Commission (AAC) was formed in 1990. Their purpose is to advise and make recommendations to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, and other county boards, commissions, and departments, on issues affecting, or of interest to the agricultural industry. The AAC develops a framework for cooperation among agencies, interest groups, and public and private property owners for wise conservation and management of resources to benefit the County’s agricultural assets.
The Agricultural Advisory Commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serve four year terms and until the appointment and qualification of their successor. Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. Any vacancy created during a term shall be filled by the Board of Supervisors for the remainder of the unexpired term.
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Chris de Nijs
Agricultural Commissioner
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Community Development Agency
Physical Address
950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 170
PO Box 599002
Nevada City, CA 95959-7902
Phone: 530-265-1222Fax: 530-265-9854
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.