Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available in the Agenda Center prior to the meetings and will be posted online by noon on Friday prior to each meeting. Minutes are available following approval.NOTE: Agendas & Minutes prior to year 2016 are housed in the Archive Center.
| Members | Officers | Election Districts |
|---|---|---|
| John Howe | Chairman | Falmouth |
| Benjamin Rudasill | Aquia | |
| Jeff Adams | Hartwood | |
| Robert Broxton | Vice Chairman | Garrisonville |
| Carlos Bratton | Griffis-Widewater | |
| Chad Young | George Washington | |
| Alandra Simmons | Rock Hill |
| Staff Support | Position | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Kathy Baker | Assistant Director/Program Administrator | Planning and Zoning |
| Joe Fiorello | Environmental Planner | Public Works |
| Michael Keyes | Appraiser | Commissioner of Revenue |
Overview
The Agricultural/Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Committee is a body of seven citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each member represents an election district. The purpose of the Committee is to address the problems of sustainable growth, preservation of rural lands, and promotion and facilitation of agriculture, environmental integrity, land values, and taxation.
PDR Program
PDR Program
The Committee works with the program administrator to promote the PDR Program and review applications from landowners who apply to the program. The PDR Program enables the county to acquire conservation easements voluntarily offered by property owners to limit further residential development.
The Planning and Zoning staff provides support to the Committee.
Buy Fresh Buy Local
The Fredericksburg Area Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter provides information on locally grown produce.
Sustainable and Urban Agriculture
Visit the Virginia State University (VSU) Small Farm Program for the Sustainable and Urban Agriculture course.