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Kane County
KC Agriculture Committee
Agenda
JUBY, Roth, Allan, Lenert, Penesis, Sanchez, Williams and ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)
10:30 AM
Thursday, March 19, 2026
County Board Room
2026 Committee Goals
1. Farmland Protection
Oversee the implementation of Kane County’s Farmland Protection Program, working in
concert with the Farmland Protection Commission, with a focus on increasing total
acreage preserved for farming, improving access to farmland for future generations, and
exploring new conservation strategies.
2. Growing for Kane
Direct activities aligned with the Growing for Kane Program that support Kane County’s
food growers with funding, technical expertise, and policy improvements to make healthy,
locally grown foods more accessible.
3. Funding Advocacy
Advocate for funding to advance initiatives that support farm businesses and farm
practices that strengthen Kane County’s agricultural sector.
4. Staff Oversight
Provide oversight of County staff administering projects and programs that address the
needs of farmland preservationists, agricultural businesses, food assistance organizations,
and residents with limited access to fresh grown foods.
5. Raising Awareness of Agriculture
Raise community awareness of the value of agriculture in Kane County for providing
economic benefits, opportunities for land stewardship, a sustainable source of healthy
foods, and maintaining a historic rural heritage.
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Call To Order
Roll Call
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Approval of Minutes: February 19, 2026
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