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Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Dutchess County Agricultural Advisory Committee reports to and advises the County Executive on issues and policies regarding agriculture and agri-business in the county. This committee also facilitates implementation of the programs outlined in the Dutchess County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan.

Contact

Meetings

The Dutchess County Agricultural Advisory Committee meets on a quarterly basis (.pdf) at the Dutchess County Farm and Home Center (2715 US 44, Millbrook, NY 12545), unless otherwise noted.

  • Next Meeting Date: November 28, 2018 @ 10:00 a.m.

Agendas & Minutes

The Dutchess County Agricultural Advisory Committee agendas are posted to the website and distributed shortly before the Board meetings. The Board’s minutes are transcribed by staff from the Dutchess County Department of Planning & Development and distributed to the Board members for their approval at the following meeting. The minutes will be posted after approval from the Board.

2018 Agendas

2018 Minutes

Committee Members

  • Matthew Sabellico, Chair, Sabellico Greenhouses & Florist
  • Mark Adams, Mark Adams Greenhouses/Farm Bureau
  • Harry Baldwin, Dutchess County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board
  • Dr. Mark Condon, Dutchess Community College
  • Isaac Coon, Coon Brothers Farm
  • Todd Erling, Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corp.
  • John Lekic, Le’ Express Bistro and Bar
  • A. Gregg Pulver, Dutchess County Legislature
  • Stephanie D. Radin, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County
  • Brian Scoralick, Dutchess County Soil & Water Conservation District
  • Rebecca E.C. Thornton, Dutchess Land Conservancy
  • Leon Vehaba, Poughkeepsie Farm Project
     
  • Jennifer Fimbel, Advisor, Agricultural Navigator
  • Eoin Wrafter, Advisor, Dutchess County Department of Planning & Development