MinutesAgriculture and Agri-Food Advisory CommitteeWednesday, September 30, 2020 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.Electronic MeetingMembers:J. Bartley, S. Dhir, A. Eek, K. Empringham, J. Tong, and B. WillsStaff:C. Banfield, J. Best, C. Goodeve, T. Corkovic, P. Freeman, M. Hassanali, J. Magill, 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. with Councillor Eek as Chair.B.Disclosures of Interest NoneC.Presentations C.1Agricultural Official Plan Policy Direction - Overview and Update 1.Planning_for_Agriculture_Staff_Update_Sept_30__2020.pdfThe Committee received the presentation by Jennifer Best, Senior Planner regarding Agricultural Official Plan Policy Direction - Overview and Update.C.2Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy: Staff Update 1.Agriculture and Agri Food Strategy Staff Update September 30 2020.pdfThe Committee received the presentation by Meena Hassanali, Rural and Agri-Food Business Development Specialist and Tony Corkovic, Marketing and Communications Specialist regarding Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy: Staff Update.C.3Agri-Food Sub Working Group: Results Achieved The Committee received the presentation by Brett Wills, Industry Lead, Agri-Food Sub Working Group regarding Agri-Food Sub Working Group: Results Achieved.D.Deputations NoneE.Communications NoneF.Other Business F.1Member Roundtable Updates Members had the opportunity to share ongoing initiatives and updates related to the Agriculture and Agri-Food industry.G.Adjournment The York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.Planning_for_Agriculture_Staff_Update_Sept_30__2020.pdf1.Agriculture and Agri Food Strategy Staff Update September 30 2020.pdf