Fauquier County, VA
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Purpose
The Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee is established pursuant to the Code of Virginia and is charged with providing advice and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the creation and renewal of Agricultural and Forestal Districts. Advisory duties include the addition and withdrawal of parcels to Agricultural and Forestal Districts and maintaining the county's policies and procedures related to Agricultural and Forestal Districts. Committee meetings are held annually, typically in March (see calendar/schedule link below). Final determinations regarding district renewals and individual requests for addition or withdrawal are made by the Board of Supervisors. Committee terms are four years, concurrent with the Board of Supervisors.
Term: 4 years, concurrent with the Board of Supervisors term.
Members
| Board Member/Staff | Representing | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Richard R. Gerhardt | Board of Supervisors** | 12/31/2020 |
| Jolly de Give | Landowner of the Locality (At Large) |
12/31/2023 |
| Eric Maybach | Commissioner of the Revenue |
12/31/2023 |
| Ken Smith |
Landowner Engaged in Agricultural or Forestal Production (Lee District) |
12/31/2023 |
| Patty Leonard |
Landowner of the Locality (Cedar Run District) | 12/31/2023 |
| Katherine Strother |
Landowner Engaged in Agricultural or Forestal Production (Scott District) |
12/31/2023 |
| Tom Weber |
Landowner of the Locality (At Large) |
12/31/2023 |
| William W. Gulick, Jr. |
Landowner of the Locality (Center District) | 12/31/2023 |
| Christopher T. Butler |
Board of Supervisors** |
12/31/2020 |
| David Gibson |
Landowner Engaged in Agricultural or Forestal Production (Marshall District) |
12/31/2023 |
| John Schied |
Landowner Engaged in Agricultural or Forestal Production (At Large) |
12/31/2023 |
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Andrew Hopewell* |
Assistant Chief of Planning (Staff) Phone: 540-422-8210 |
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*Denotes Staff Lead ** BOS representative is appointed annually. |
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Additional Links
- FAQs
- Agricultural and Forestal Program
- Application for Appointment
- Agricultural and Forestal Brochure