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File #: 24-933    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Passed
File created: 11/25/2024 Departments: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 4
On agenda: 12/3/2024 Final action: 12/3/2024
Title: Recommendation for the reappointment of John Vars to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, representing Farmers/Growers, for a second full term ending September 30, 2028.
Sponsors: Warren Slocum

Special Notice / Hearing:                         None__

      Vote Required:                         Majority

 

To:                      Honorable Board of Supervisors

From:                      President Warren Slocum, District 4

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 second full term ending September 30, 2028.

 

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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 partial term. Upon approval, this reappointment, reflects as a second full term from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028.

 

John Vars is a co-owner of Fifth Crow Farm, a diversified, organic farm serving local markets located in Pescadero, founded in 2008. He believes in the potential for good land management practices to enhance the health and resilience of farms, and the communities and ecosystems to which they belong.  John is honored to serve on the AAC to support its work preserving and promoting agriculture on the coast.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.