Agribusiness Promotion & Development Committee

Purpose

To promote agritourism activities and agribusiness development. Examples of issues of programming importance include:

Quarterly campaign to feature agribusinesses (seasonal promotions) and farmers markets
Assessment of the workshop/educational needs of the agribusiness community
Evaluation of proposed ordinance changes for potential impacts
Recommendations for changes to policy and ordinances relative to items such as agritourism events and on-farm stays
Recruitment of agribusinesses to the county
Assistance to county staff in identifying and making application for agricultural grants and loans
Promotion of 4-H programs and the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Programs in schools

2nd Tuesday of last month of quarter at 8 a.m.
Chesterfield County Planning Department
9800 Government Center Parkway
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Number of Members: Five (one per magisterial district)
Ex Officio/Nonvoting Advisors: Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia State University; James River Soil and Water Conservation District; Pocahontas State Park; and Chesterfield County Departments of Planning, Environmental Engineering, and Economic Development
Term of Service: Two-year term