Welcome to Skagit County
March 20h, 2009
New Member Sought For
Skagit County Agricultural Advisory Board
SKAGIT COUNTY - Skagit County is seeking a member for the Agricultural Advisory
Board to serve in an advisory role in making recommendations to the Board of
Skagit County Commissioners regarding land use, planning, programs, and policy
decisions relating to agriculture. The appointee must live in Commissioner District
1.
The Skagit County Agricultural Advisory Board represents the diversity of the
agricultural economy, various agricultural operations and districts in Skagit
County. It is a 12-member board with three year terms.
The board seeks a person with demonstrated knowledge, experience, and interest
in one or more the following agricultural areas: soil and water conservation,
farming practices, food and feed processing, wholesale and retail marketing,
produce buying, direct marketing, supply, agricultural real estate/land appraisals,
and finance. Citizens with demonstrated knowledge, experience, and interest
in one for more of the preceding agricultural areas are encourage to submit
a letter of interest along with a statement of qualifications by April 15, 2009,
to:
Agricultural Advisory Board
c/o County Administration
2021 College Way, Suite 200
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Fax: 360-428-5035
Contact Kendra Smith at 360-419-3303 for further information.