VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER

Salary: $0.00 Annually Location: Port Orchard, WA Job Type: VOLUNTEER Department: DCD - VOLUNTEERS Division: DCD - VOLUNTEER Opening Date: 01/30/2026 FLSA Determined by Position Bargaining Unit: NON

Description: Benefits: Questions OVERVIEW

The Council advises Commissioners and County staff on key agricultural matters, including education and policy, land use, and economic opportunities, while serving as a collaborative forum for stakeholders to shape the long-term sustainability and resilience of the County's agricultural community. The application will go through a process that includes review by a DCD Staff selection team then recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners, then official appointment by adopting a resolution. Key dates to remember!

First round of review will begin the week of Monday, February 9, 2026 First meeting is tentatively scheduled Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at Kitsap County Administration Building.

This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of agriculture in Kitsap County!

Open Positions:

• Farmer - Agricultural Producer (District 1) • Farmer - Agricultural Producer (District 2) • Farmer - Agricultural Producer (District 3) • Farmer - Livestock (District 1) • Farmer - Livestock (District 2) • Farmer - Livestock (District 3) • Agricultural Specialist (District 1) • Agricultural Specialist (District 2) • Agricultural Specialist (District 3) • Ad-hoc Youth Representative - e.g., 4-H, FFA • Ad-hoc Youth Representative - e.g., 4-H, FFA

Position Details

Farmer - Agricultural Producer Individuals with experience or interest in crops such as forages, sod, fruits, vegetables, flowers, seeds, grasses, trees, fiber, freshwater fish, apiaries, and more.

Farmer - Livestock Individuals with experience or interest in livestock including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, reindeer, donkeys, mules, llamas, poultry, and ratites (e.g., emu).

Agricultural Specialist Individuals with expertise in areas such as value-added food production, animal nutrition, feed production, marketing, supply chain, finance, agricultural real estate, veterinary services, or agricultural education. Farmers are welcome to apply.

Youth Representative High school or college students with experience, interest, or education in any of the areas listed above.

Volunteer Duties

The Agriculture Advisory Council shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and County staff. The Council's duties include:

• Attend meetings to conduct business; • Keep up to date on county issues and circumstances, as well as local, state, and federal topics. • Provide recommendations on agricultural policies, land use, and regulations consistent with County code and state law. • Review reports, data, and planning initiatives affecting agriculture and identifying priorities, challenges, and opportunities. • Serve as a forum for stakeholders and public input on agricultural issues and land use compatibility. • Support outreach, education, and coordination with agencies and organizations that serve the agricultural community. • Collaborate to prepare and transmit reports, findings, and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and County staff. • Operate and conduct meetings in accordance with County code and state law.

Qualifications to Serve

All Council members shall be residents of Kitsap County or be active agricultural producers operating in Kitsap County. Experience with agriculture production, livestock, and/or agriculture specialty as described in the openings section.

Kitsap County Commissioner District Map: Kitsap_County_Commissioners_Full.pdf

No benefits are offered with this position except those required by the state or federal law.

Application Questions

1. Please share why you are interested in being appointed as an Agricultural Advisory Council Member.

2. Please list any experience on other Kitsap County boards, commissions, committees, councils, or task forces. If no experience, list NA.

3. Please describe any experience you have outside of Kitsap County Government that involves agriculture-related interests, volunteering or work with community groups, committees, organizations, boards, or councils. If no experience, list NA.

4. Please list any additional qualifications for this appointment that you did not include on your application. Such as: skills, activities, training, and education. If no additional information, list NA.

5. Which Kitsap County Commissioner district do you represent through your residence and/or agriculture (check all that apply): Kitsap County Commissioner District Map: https://www.kitsap.gov/auditor/Documents/Kitsap_County_Commissioners_Full.pdf

District 1 - North Kitsap - Agriculture District 1 - North Kitsap - Residence District 2 - South Kitsap- Agriculture District 2 - South Kitsap- Residence District 3 - Central Kitsap- Agriculture District 3- Central Kitsap- Residence

6. Select the advisory group for which you'd like to be considered (Select all that you are interested in):

• Farmer - Agriculture producer • Farmer - Livestock • Agricultural Specialist • Youth Representation

Additional Information

7. What crops/products do you produce? Please check all that apply.

Diary Vegetables Mushrooms Tree Fruit/Berries Eggs Apiary Beef Pork Lamb Poultry Hay/Forage Grains Fibers Cut Flowers Nursery Products Value-added Production

8. Is there any other crops/products that are not listed above that you produce? If so, please list.

9. Please select your farm size (If applicable):

0-5 acres 6-20 acres 21-40 acres 41-100 acres 101-500 acres 501 acres or more Not applicable

10. Do you certify that your application to the Agricultural Advisory Council is made solely in an individual capacity (not on behalf of any organization) and affirm that you have no actual or perceived conflict of interest?

Yes, I certify and affirm this statement. No, I cannot certify this statement.

11. Do you certify that you have provided two professional or community references on your application, and understand that these references are important in the selection process because they help verify your qualifications, experience, and ability to contribute effectively to the Agricultural Advisory Council?

Yes, I certify that I have provided two references and understand their importance. No, I have not provided two references.

Required Question

Employer Kitsap County Address 614 Division St, MS#23A Port Orchard, Washington, 98366 Phone 360.337.7185 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kitsap