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2 <br /> 6. Discussion Items: <br /> a) Annual Report presentation to BOCC on April 14:Staff will assist the newly-elected chair in making <br /> our annual report to the BOCC on April 14. Staff referred members to the draft summary document, <br /> listing our highlights, sent out with their other materials. Members discussed the topics outlined and <br /> agreed to add a new item to the report that summarizes the new project to assess farmland <br /> protection being undertaken by Saiers and her subcommittee. <br /> b) Membership: Staff noted the welcome addition of our two new members, Beth Hooten and Anjail <br /> Taylor. However, as the updated roster handout shows, we still have four vacancies: two in our <br /> district positions for Cedar Grove (Compton rotated off) and Schley-Eno (Anderson resigned), and <br /> two of the at-large positions. In addition, more members will be rotating off their at-large positions <br /> in June (Parker and Finley). Members were encouraged to email the staff with the names and <br /> contact information for potential new members. Staff will work with Perrin to search our VAD farm <br /> database to identify VAD farm owners who might be eligible to serve in those two districts. <br /> 7. Informational Items/Future Agenda Items: <br /> a. Staff report by Jessica Perrin:This was covered earlier in the meeting while discussing VAD <br /> applications. <br /> b. Best Policies for Farmland Protection project update: Saiers presented an excellent powerpoint <br /> program to provide an updated overview of this proposed multi-phase project, as a follow up to the <br /> discussion of this topic in January. Members were enthusiastic about this being a good effort for the <br /> APB to support.There is a subcommittee now in place consisting of Saiers and Redding, along with <br /> staff members Perrin, Sandbeck, and Ortosky. She has invited Chris Hirni to participate as well. <br /> McKnight agreed to join the group when time permits. Saiers will draft a summary document to use <br /> to help present the topic to the BOCC at our work session in April. <br /> c. Ag Summit follow up: Perrin reported that the programs had been recorded and should be available <br /> for viewing online soon. <br /> d. Ag Economic Development: Ortosky was not able to attend the meeting. He will provide an update <br /> at the next meeting. <br /> 8. Time for Information Sharing: None <br /> 9. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm. <br />