The Agricultural Advisory Committee was originally created in 1989 to address complaints related to urban/agricultural interface issues and the Sacramento County Right to Farm Ordinance. In 2011, a County ordinance expanded the duties of the Agricultural Advisory Committee to 1) provide assistance and guidance in the implementation of the Sacramento General Plan, including but not limited to, the Agricultural Element; 2) provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding land use modifications that may impact agricultural operations in the County; 3) provide input on applications for Williamson Act Contracts; 4) provide input on administration of Williamson Act Contracts, including compliance issues; and 5) provide recommendations to the Agricultural Commissioner in regard to Right to Farm complaints and acceptable farming practices.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee members serve a four year term and represent the many facets of Sacramento County agriculture. Meetings are held monthly, on the second Wednesday of each month.
To contact the Agricultural Advisory Committee, please send an email to agcomm@saccounty.gov.