Purpose

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners established an Agriculture Advisory Committee in 1978 to advise the Thurston County Commissioners and Planning Commission on public decisions and/or emerging issues that would significantly affect agriculture. Additional functions are to review local, state, or federal programs identified by staff that could affect Thurston County agriculture; to conduct a regular review or evaluation of County efforts to protect and support agriculture; to consider and recommend new initiatives; and to work closely with Cooperative Extension and other groups to help them support agriculture.

Committee Membership

The Committee is composed of eleven members serving two-year terms. Four members are to be non-farmer members to represent rural residents who may be affected by County efforts to protect farmland. Seven members are to be farmer-members representing a variety of the agriculture commodities produced in Thurston County and geographic areas of the County. Members may appoint alternates to serve during an absence.

Ex-Officio members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Current ex-officio members are staff from the Cooperative Extension offices serving Thurston County, and the Thurston Conservation District. Ex-officio members participate as other appointed members in discussions and may designate alternates to serve during an absence.

Available Committee Positions

The Agriculture Advisory Committee currently has no vacancies - If you are interested in this committee please check back, vacancies will be posted as they become available.

Click here for the Agriculture Committee Application Form  (PDF 53KB)

Meeting Schedule

Committee meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month or as needed. Meetings times are 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the Chair. Regular meetings may be canceled by the Chair.

Interested Parties:

If you would like to be added to the "Interested Parties List" please contact:

Corina Hayes, Assistant Planner
Thurston County Development Services
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW
Olympia, WA 98502-6045
Phone: (360) 754-3355, x7011
E-mail: agriculture@co.thurston.wa.us