Agricultural Advisory Board
The Agricultural Advisory Board is composed of nine appointed members who serve three-year terms. The purpose of the Board is to review and approve applications for qualified farmland and voluntary agricultural districts and make recommendations concerning the establishment and modification of agricultural districts, to hold Public Hearings, and to perform other related tasks as assigned. The Agricultural Advisory Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month.
| Board Member | Expiration of Appointment |
|---|---|
| Kenny Barnwell, Chair | June 2028 |
| Kenneth Allison, Vice-Chair | June 2028 |
| Rick Jordan | June 2028 |
| Stacy Fields | June 2026 |
| Wayne Pittillo | June 2026 |
| David Hill | June 2026 |
| Jason Edney | June 2027 |
| Jason Davis | June 2027 |
| Linda Odom Pryor | June 2027 |
Commissioner Rebecca McCall - Liaison to the Board of Commissioners
2025 Meetings (Subject to change; for more information, call 828-697-4949)
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 26 | Agricultural Advisory Board | 12 Noon | USDA Service Center |
| April 23 | Agricultural Advisory Board | 12 Noon | USDA Service Center |
| June 25 | Agricultural Advisory Board | 2:00pm (Time Change) | USDA Service Center |
| July 23 | Agricultural Advisory Board | 12 Noon | USDA Service Center |
| August 27 | Agricultural Advisory Board | 12 Noon | USDA Service Center |
| October 22 | Agricultural Advisory Board | 12 Noon | USDA Service Center |
| December 10 |
Agricultural Advisory Board *Second Wednesday |
12 Noon | USDA Service Center |
