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October 27, 2015

Skagit County seeks ag advisory board members

SKAGIT COUNTY – The Skagit County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested persons to serve on the Agricultural Advisory Board (AAB).

The three-year term begins January 1, 2016 or shortly thereafter, upon approval by the Board of Commissioners. Current vacancies are in Commissioner districts one and three, but applicants need not reside in these districts.

The AAB meets to discuss agriculture-related issues with specific interests in drainage, flooding, land use, agriculture economics, sustainability, and critical areas. The AAB’s role is to inform and make recommendations to the County Commissioners on these and other topics that affect local agriculture.

The AAB meets monthly for two hours on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. during spring/summer and 6 p.m. in the fall/winter.

Individuals interested in serving on this advisory board should send a letter of interest to Linda Christensen, Skagit County, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 or e-mail to lindac@co.skagit.wa.us.