Agricultural Advisory Committee

Purpose

The Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) serves as an advisory resource to City Council and the Planning Advisory Committee in the development and review of planning policy and its impact on agriculture in the City of Quinte West. The AAC consists of Council members, representatives from the Hastings Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), the Quinte Christian Farmers Association, and public members. The formation of the AAC recognizes the importance that the City places on developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the agricultural community — the cornerstone of a progressive municipality. 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the AAC are briefly outlined below.

• Advise Council, through the Planning Advisory Committee, on matters affecting agriculture in Quinte West
• Solicit and coordinate the interests and concerns of Quinte West's agricultural industry, its farmers, farm organizations, and agricultural farm support industries and communicate those interests and concerns to Quinte West Council
• Review studies, plans and proposals as may be referred to the Committee by Council and staff and comment on their agricultural impact
• Recommend to Council studies necessary to help resolve and/or improve agricultural problems and conditions
• Advise and assist the City in the implementation of Quinte West's agricultural goals, objectives and policies

Committee Members

Ron Hamilton, Councillor, Chair                 Henny Bergveld, Public Member
Jim Alyea, Councillor, Past Chair              Gerard Hoftyzer, Public Member
Terry Cassidy, Councillor                          Jack Ketcheson, Public Member
Jim Harrison, Councillor
Bob Wannamaker, Councillor

Committee Meetings

AAC meetings are held at the call of the Committee Chair.

Review agendas and minutes of previous committee meetings.

Keeping the Agricultural Community Connected

Harvest Hastings

We Welcome Your Input!

The AAC welcomes your input. If there is an issue concerning agriculture that you would like to discuss with the AAC, please Contact Us.