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.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

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
Term Expires: March 31, 2022
• 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

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.