Palm Beach County Agricultural Enhancement Council
Board of County Commissioners Advisory Board on Agriculture
Membership 2023-2024
| Seat | Member | Represents |
| 1 | Vacant
| Agricultural Reserve Grower |
| 2 | Rick Roth
| Farm Bureau |
| 3 | Richard Sanchez
| Sugarcane Industry |
| 4 | Krista Erickson | Agricultural Financial |
| 5 | Brandon Balch
| Nursery Industry |
| 6 | Stephen Basore, Chair | Value-Added Vegetable Industry |
| 7 | John Taylor, Jr. | Agricultural Supplier |
| 8 | William Eric Hopkins | EAA Vegetable Industry |
Powers under County Resolution 94-1760
The Agricultural Enhancement Council shall have the authority to:
Hold public information meetings for the purpose of receiving Public input or matters relating to the agricultural industry. All meetings shall be held in accordance with Section 286.011, Florida Statutes.
Review and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on all matters relating to problems and programs affecting the agricultural industry in Palm Beach County.
Recommend priorities for maintaining and promulgating the existence of agricultural industries within the County.
Recommend methods to facilitate the continued operation of agricultural businesses within Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County Agricultural Enhancement Council
2024 Meeting Schedule
Palm Beach County Extension Department
Clayton Hutcheson Agricultural Service Center
559 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Wednesday ~ 24 April, 2024 / 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday ~22 May, 2024 / 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Proposed Meetings:
Wednesday ~ 10 July, 2024 / 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday ~ 18 September, 2024 / 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday ~ 13 November, 2024 / 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.