Agricultural Advisory Commission

Meetings

Meets of the Agricultural Advisory Commission occur on the third Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November at 6 pm, 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

• Alyssa Mayo, Chair
  Representative Group: Equine Industry
  Term Expires: March 31, 2026
• Theo Des Tombe, Vice Chair
  Representative Group: Forest and Related Industry
  Term Expires: March 31, 2027
• Aleta Barrett
  Representative Group: Farming Industry
  Term Expires: March 31, 2026
• Brad Fowler
   Representative Group: Other Livestock Industry
   Term Expires: March 31, 2026
  
• Deborah Bierwagen
  Representative Group: Agricultural Interests
  Term Expires: March 31, 2026
• Laura Barhydt
  Representative Group: Cattle Industry
  Term Expires: March 31, 2027
• Robert Graham
  Representative Group: Cattle Industry
  Term Expires: March 31, 2026
• Sue Hoek
  Representative Group: Board of Supervisors Representative
  Term Expires: December 31, 2024
• Seth Rosmarin
  Representative Group: Agricultural Interests
  Term Expires: March 31, 2027
• Alex Szabo
  Representative Group: Viticulture Industry
  Term Expires: March 1, 2028

Ex-Officio Members

• Chris de Nijs, Agricultural Commissioner
• Andrea Warner, 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.