March 9, 2021
2021-03-09T08:00:00
This meeting will take place virtually. Interested persons should contact Nancy Bush, Executive Assistant, by phone at (804) 748-1047 or by email at bushn@chesterfield.gov to obtain a link to the virtual meeting.
Agribusiness Promotion and Development Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The Agribusiness Promotion and Development Committee promotes 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; and promotion of 4-H programs and the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Programs in schools.
