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Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting

January 14, 2026 · Whatcom, WA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-14 (PDF, 3 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.whatcomcounty.us ↗
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Attendees

✓ Roger Kubalek (Chair)
✓ Eliza Steele (Vice Chair)
✓ Alan Chapman (Member)
✓ Fred Likkel (Member)
✓ Clay Pehl (Member)
✓ Roger Hawley (Member)
✓ Isaiah Del Giorgio (Member)
✓ Austin Lenssen (Member)
✓ Brandon Richner (Member)
✓ Michael Byers (Member)
✓ Corina Cheever (Ex-Officio)
✓ Chris Benedict (Ex-Officio)
✓ Alex Hall (Ex-Officio)
✓ Emma Karber (Ex-Officio)
✓ Dakota Stranik (Staff)
✓ Alex Harris (Staff)
✓ Mike Poteet (Other)
✓ Victoria Fischella (Other)
✓ Present: 18/18

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

4-1

Agenda Items

#1

Roll call and introductions

A quorum was established with 7 of 10 appointed voting members present.
#2

Agenda Review & Adjustments

No adjustments were made to the agenda.
#3

Open Public Session

There was no public comment.
#4

Review and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Minutes were reviewed and approved with one edit to correct a spelling error.
#5

Special Topics - Voluntary Stewardship Program

A presentation was given on the Voluntary Stewardship Program.
#5

Special Topics - December Flood Impacts

The committee discussed flood impacts and potential opportunities for engagement.
#6

Subcommittee Updates - Ag Staffing Subcommittee

The subcommittee discussed possible options for agricultural staff.
#6

Subcommittee Updates - Meat Processing Subcommittee

The subcommittee developed draft code changes and a motion was passed to enable next steps.
#7

Staff & Member Updates

There were no staff or member updates.
#8

New Business

Roger K mentioned reaching out to potential candidates for member vacancies.
#9

Action Items & Next Agenda

The committee discussed potential special topics for the next meeting.
#10

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.