Megan Young introduced herself to the Lakeville Agricultural Commission on Aug. 14 and described her local farming background; commission members said they would welcome her application and explained the appointment process.

"My name is Megan Young. I grew up in East Bridgewater and moved to Lakeville about 3 years ago," Young told the commission. She said she and her partner farm 11 acres and that her partner's family operates Sam Smith Farm in East Bridgewater.

Commission members said they were interested in having Young join the Agricultural Commission, but explained that prospective members must submit a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen. A commission member said the commission would endorse the application and that the chair (who is also a member of the Board of Selectmen) would present the recommendation to the board for appointment.

The commission discussed that another person, Jared Darling, believes he is still on the AgCom but has not been sworn in and may not be able to attend meetings. Members encouraged Young to submit the written letter and said they would support her appointment if the Board of Selectmen moves forward.

No formal vote was taken at the meeting to appoint Young; members instructed her on the next step for formal appointment.