Minutes

Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Committee Room A
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Members:
  • A. Eek,
  • H. Kroon,
  • J. Bartley,
  • M. Bhim,
  • K. Empringham,
  • J. Pegg,
  • J. Stonehocker,
  • and B. Wills
Staff:
  • P. Freeman,
  • C. Goodeve,
  • M. Hassanali,
  • J. Hordowick,
  • J. Magill,
  • and C. Narula

The York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. with Councillor Eek as Chair.

The 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.

The 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.

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.

The York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.