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Kitsap County forms Agricultural Advisory Council, appoints nine members
Summary
The board unanimously approved a new Kitsap County Agricultural Advisory Council and appointed nine members from across the county for limited‑duration terms through Dec. 31, 2027; public staff outlined the council's role advising on land use, education and local ag economic opportunities.
Kitsap County commissioners on March 23 established a new Agricultural Advisory Council and unanimously approved a resolution appointing nine members to limited‑duration terms ending Dec. 31, 2027.
Heather Cleveland, a long‑range planner with the county Department of Community Development and one of the administrators for the council, read short bios for each appointee and described the council’s purpose: to advise commissioners and county staff on agricultural matters including education and policy, land use and economic opportunities, and to serve as a collaborative forum aimed at sustaining local agriculture.
Cleveland said the council’s first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kitsap County Administrative Building.
Nominees introduced by staff included Angela Cordiano (District 1, hydroponic operation owner), Mira Rosenkotz (farmer, Coyote Farm), Carissa Holcomb (farmer, livestock and animal sanctuary), Scott Hall (agricultural specialist), Gary Winn (farmer/producer), Dawn Oyan (farmer, livestock), Tanya Hertzel (agriculture specialist), Christina Mayfield (farmer/producer) and Mickey Centeno (farmer, 4‑H youth advising). Commissioners praised the volunteer applicants and thanked staff and partner organizations including WSU Kitsap County Extension and the Kitsap Conservation District.
A commissioner moved to approve the resolution appointing the new council; after brief remarks from several commissioners endorsing the council’s value, the motion carried unanimously. Several newly appointed members and nominees addressed the board to thank commissioners and staff and to confirm their interest in beginning the council’s work.
The council is intended to provide ongoing, local policy and program guidance to support small‑scale and sustainable agricultural production in Kitsap County.
