MinutesAgriculture and Agri-Food Advisory CommitteeMeeting #:Date:Tuesday, November 26, 2019Time: 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.Location:Committee Room A17250 Yonge Street, NewmarketMembers:A. Eek, H. Kroon, J. Bartley, M. Bhim, K. Empringham, J. Pegg, J. Stonehocker, and B. WillsStaff:P. Freeman, C. Goodeve, M. Hassanali, J. Hordowick, J. Magill, and C. NarulaA.Call to Order The York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. with Councillor Eek as Chair.B.Disclosures of Interest None.C.Presentations C.1Enjoying Good Local Food Together - Aligning York Region's Food Initiatives 1.Pres - York_Region_Good_Food_Program.pdfThe Committee received the presentation by Julie Hordowick, Program Manager, Integrated Waste Management Strategy, Environmental Services regarding Enjoying Good Local Food Together - Aligning York Region's Food Initiatives.C.2Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy: Draft Workplan Items for 2020 1.Pres - YR_Agriculture_and_Agrifood_Strategy_Actions_2020.pdf2.Att 1 - Agriculture Agri-Food Sector Strategy Exec Summary.pdf3.Att 2 - Status of Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy Action Items.pdfThe Committee received the presentation by Meena Hassanali, Rural and Agri-Food Business Development Specialist and Chhavi Narula, Planner regarding Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy: Draft Workplan Items for 2020.D.Deputations D.1York Farm Fresh - 2019 Results and 2020 Workplan 1.Deputation_Request_-_Tammi_Taylor_-_York_Farm_Fresh.pdf2.Att 1 - York Farm Fresh Workplan 2020.pdfThe Committee received the deputation by Tammi Taylor on behalf of York Farm Fresh.E.Communications None.F.Other Business F.1Meeting Logistics Colin Goodeve, Deputy Regional Clerk provided an update on feasibility of various options related to meeting schedule and timing. The Committee agreed to maintain the current schedule and further discuss meeting logistics at the March 2020 meeting.G.Adjournment The York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.Deputation_Request_-_Tammi_Taylor_-_York_Farm_Fresh.pdf2.Att 1 - York Farm Fresh Workplan 2020.pdf1.Pres - York_Region_Good_Food_Program.pdf1.Pres - YR_Agriculture_and_Agrifood_Strategy_Actions_2020.pdf2.Att 1 - Agriculture Agri-Food Sector Strategy Exec Summary.pdf3.Att 2 - Status of Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy Action Items.pdf