MinutesAgriculture and Agri-Food Advisory CommitteeMeeting #:Date:Tuesday, October 29, 2019Time: 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.Location:Committee Room A17250 Yonge Street, NewmarketMembers:A. Eek, J. Bartley, M. Bhim, C. Burkholder, T. Chinyani, S. Dhir, K. Empringham, J. Pegg, J. Stonehocker, and B. WillsStaff:C. Goodeve, M. Hassanali, J. Magill, C. Narula, and J. WheatleA.Call to Order The York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. B.Disclosures of Interest None.C.Welcome and Roundtable Introductions Jonathan Wheatle, Manager of Strategic Economic Initiatives welcomed members to the first meeting of the York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee.D.Committee and Council Decision-Making Processes 1.PRES - Committee_and_Council_Decision_Making_Process_Presentation_to_AGAC_Members_October_29_2019.pdfThe Committee received the presentation by Colin Goodeve, Deputy Regional Clerk, regarding Committee and Council Decision-Making Processes.E.Election of Chair Councillor Eek was nominated for the position of Chair of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor Eek was acclaimed as Chair.F.Election of Vice Chair Kim Empringham was nominated for the position of Vice Chair of the York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee. There being no further nominations, Kim Empringham was acclaimed as Vice Chair.G.Presentations G.1Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector Strategy Overview and Update 1.PRES - YR_Agriculture_and_Agrifood_Strategy_Overview_Oct_29_2019.pdf2.Agriculture Agri-Food Sector Strategy Exec Summary.pdfThe Committee received the presentation by Meena Hassanali, Rural and Agri-Food Business Development Specialist and Chhavi Narula, Planner regarding the Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector Strategy Overview and Update.H.Deputations None.I.Communications None.J.Other Business J.1Exploring Future Ploughing Event in York Region The Committee provided staff with feedback on challenges and opportunities associated with hosting a ploughing event in York Region. It was identified that the Region does not have the capacity to facilitate hosting this kind of event.K.Adjournment The York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.PRES - YR_Agriculture_and_Agrifood_Strategy_Overview_Oct_29_2019.pdf2.Agriculture Agri-Food Sector Strategy Exec Summary.pdf1.PRES - Committee_and_Council_Decision_Making_Process_Presentation_to_AGAC_Members_October_29_2019.pdf