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File #: 21-079    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Passed
File created: 1/20/2021 Departments: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 5
On agenda: 1/26/2021 Final action: 1/26/2021
Title: Recommendation for the reappointment of John Vars to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, representing Farmers/Growers, for a first full term ending June 30, 2024.
Sponsors: David J. Canepa

Special Notice / Hearing:                         None__

      Vote Required:                         Majority

 

To:                      Honorable Board of Supervisors

From:                      President David J. Canepa

Subject:                      Reappointment to the Agricultural Advisory Committee

 

RECOMMENDATION:

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Recommendation for the reappointment of John Vars to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, representing Farmers/Growers, for a first full term ending June 30, 2024.

 

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BACKGROUND:

The Agricultural Advisory Committee actively assists in the preservation of agriculture throughout San Mateo County through advice and recommendation to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.

                     

DISCUSSION:

John Vars was initially appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee in January 2017 for a term ending June 30, 2020. Upon approval of this reappointment, John will serve for a first full term ending June 30, 2024.

 

John is the owner and operator of Fifth Crow Farm, which is a diversified organic operation based in the Cloverdale Valley, south of Pescadero. Fifth Crow Farm has served a number of local markets for over a decade. John values his role on the committee in advising on issues where development and farmland preservation intersect.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.