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1 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to: SM 2/28/17 March 7, 2017 Council Originator: Division Head: trsi ClEll\f[ED Dept. Head: Prosecutor: v fj P""ha.ing!Bwlge" ~... 7 COUNTY IL Executive:.c. =X.d-,~. f TITLE OF DOCU T: Appointments to the Whatcom County Agricultural Advisory Committee. ATTACHMENTS: Applications for Appointment from Kristi Roberts and Matthew McDermott SEPA review required? ( ) ( ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( ) ( ) NO SEPA review completed? ( ) ( ) NO Requested Date: SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.) County Executive Jack Louws requests confirmation of his appointment of both Kristi Roberts and Matthew McDermott to the Whatcom County Agricultural Advisory Committee. COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION: Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number: Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing on the County's website at: whatcom. wa.us/council.

2 Application for Appointment to Whatcom County Boards and Commissions Public Statement THIS IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT: As a candidate for a public board or commission, the information provided will be available to the County Councii, County Executive, and the public. All board and commission members are expected to be fair, impartial, and respectful of the public, County staff, and each other. Failure to abide by these expectations may result in revocation of appointment and removal from the appointive position. First Name Last Name Date Street Address City Zip Do you live in & are you registered to vote in Whatcom County? Do you have a different mailing address? Primary Telephone Secondary Telephone Kristi Roberts 2/8/ Lindsay Road Everson Field not completed Address 1. Name of Board or Committee 2. Do you meet the residency, employment, and/or affiliation requirements of the position for which you're applying? 3. Which Council district do you live in? 4. Are you a US citizen? 5. Are you registered to vote in Whatcom County? kristi@growingwashington.org Agricultural Advisory Committee District 4

3 6. Have you ever been a member of this Board/Commission? 7. Do you or your spouse have a financial interest in or are you an employee or officer of any business or agency that does business with Whatcom County? You may attach a resume or detailed summary of experience, qualifications, & interest in response to the following questions 8. Please describe your occupation (or former occupation if retired), qualifications, professional and/or community activities, and education 9. Please describe why you're interested in serving on this board or commission References (please include daytime telephone number): Signature of applicant: Place Signed I Submitted No No Resume2 (1 ).pdf- attached Although educated in History, I am currently employed as an agriculturalist in upper Whatcom county. I have worked professionally in this field for 5 years and have experience with community-led projects centered around agriculture. I have participated in various events and will continue to expand my knowledge, network, and career in agriculture. I am interested in participating in the growth of sustainable agriculture and would like to represent a growing population of women farmers in our society. Studies show that the face of agriculture is changing, as more and more small-scale, diverse organic row crop farmers new to agriculture enter the scene. According to the USDA, women account for 30% of farmers, with larger percentages in the western regions. In the past 40 years, the number of women who held shares or operated farms has tripled. Moreover, my experience working in a diverse, WSDA and USDA certified organic farm has given me a perspective on agriculture that could help diversify policy towards a growing demand on local foods and market preferences towards small-scale farms. Gabby Santerre (206) Judy Kirkhuff (253) Simon Davis-Cohen (503) Kristi Roberts Everson, WA

4 Kristi Roberts Versatile, Multi-faceted, Inspired, Growing 3653 Lindsay Road Everson, WA (360) Growing Washington - june PRESENT CSA Farm Manager Oversee a highly diverse and complex organic farm that hosts a 100% local box program with over 1400 weekly members in the Puget Sound. Additional experience managing farmers markets and day-to--day operations. Responsible for purchasing various seasonal food on a weekly basis from up to 50 separate farms and businesses from the Puget Sound. In charge of staffing for internal support crew. Hands--on knowledge of outdoor cultivation and sustainable agriculture. Western Washington University - Assistant September 20'11 -June 2012 Graduate Research Preparing digital archival documents using various technical databases and programs. Researching documents to be used for the university's heritage displays. Creating digital and online content. Initiative for Rural Innovation and Stewardship - Outreach Coordinator September 2010-June 2011 This position was served as a commitment with AmeriCorps. On the job training consisted of collecting materials to be used in documentary on regional food systems. Position included implementation of archival rnethods of photographic material, interviewing community members, and forming community-minded events to support project. EDUC.AT!0!\1 Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA Masters of Arts Septembe june 2013 Held focus on modern cultural history, which has taught me to be detail oriented, focused, and eloquent. Highly skilled communicator with working knowledge of complex data systems. Working outdoors in incremental weather with physically challenging demands. Leading large teams of diverse individuals. Building rapport between various organizations and agriculturalists. Extensive knowledge of complex software, seasonal produce, and business complexities. «Foodways and Byways" A community project that showcased a regional food system. wrhe Jocassee Gorge Project" Student Research Assistant. 1 'Women in Agriculture" Guest speaker and participator in ongoing event at Vv'vVU. "Education &r Agriculture Together" Guest Board Member. U\i\JGUAGES Fluent and Eloquent English.. Basic Spanish.

5 Clemson University, Clemson, SC- Bachelor's of Arts August May 20'1 0 Majored in history, minored in Anthropology. Developed excellent writing, research, and communication skills.

6 Application for Appointment to Whatcom County Boards and Commissions Public Statement THIS IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT: As a candidate for a public board or commission, the information provided will be available to the County Council, County Executive, and the public, All board and commission members are expected to be fair, impartial, and respectful of the public, County staff, and each other. Failure to abide by these expectations may result in revocation of appointment and removal from the appointive position. First Name Last Name Date Street Address City Zip Do you live in & are you registered to vote in Whatcom County? Do you have a different mailing address? Primary Telephone Secondary Telephone Matthew McDermott 2/9/ Cabrant Rd Everson Field not completed Field not completed. Address 1. Name of Board or Committee 2. Do you meet the residency, employment, and/or affiliation requirements of the position for which you're applying? 3. Which Council district do you live in? 4. Are you a US citizen? 5. Are you registered to vote in Whatcom County? Agricultural Advisory Committee District 3

7 6. Have you ever been a member of this No Board/Commission? 7. Do you or your spouse have a No financial interest in or are you an employee or officer ofany business or agency that does business with Whatcom County? You may attach a resume or detailed summary of experience, qualifications, & interest in response to the following questions 8. Please describe your occupation (or former occupation if retired), qualifications, professional and/or community activities, and education CMF Resume- M.l\l.l_gPerm_Qjt.docx- attached Field not completed. 9. Please describe why you're interested Field not completed. in serving on this board or commission References (please include daytime telephone number): Signature of applicant: Place Signed I Submitted Tom Thornton: Chris Benedict: Matthew McDermott Cloud Mountain Farm Center

8 EDUCATION MATTHEW MCDERMOTT 3825 Cabrant Rd., Everson, WA (530) Michigan State University M.S. Community, Agriculture & Resource Studies Specialization in Ecological Food and Farm Systems Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems Ecological Horticulture Certificate Merritt College/Oakland Permaculture Institute Permaculture Design Certificate University of Colorado B.A. Applied Economics East Lansing, MI Santa Cruz, CA Oakland, CA Boulder, CO EXPERIENCE Present Cloud Mountain Farm Center Everson, WA Food Production Manager Manage production of orchard, vineyard, and annual cropping systems, including IPM program, fertility, and crop trials Collaborate on educational offerings of 9-month internship program Coordinate farm incubator program consisting of 5 budding farm businesses Seattle Tilth Association Seattle, WA Farm and Program Manager Manage multi-site incubator program serving 28 immigrant, refugee, and limited resource individuals; 38 production acres of vegetables, livestock and perennials Collaborate on the planning and delivery of 20-week organic farm education program and ongoing technical assistance for participating farmers Manage team of 4 staff, 2 ongoing contractors and 2 interns; a team which coordinates two farm sites and a food hub that supplies a 300 member CSA, farm stands and restaurant accounts Manage the development of new farm sites and relationships with stake holders Michigan State University & Kellogg Biological Station East Lansing, MI Research Assistant Through farmer interviews, collected data regarding the understanding of the association between nitrogen fertilizer and global warming impacts Gathered nitrogen fertilizer application data and researched corresponding environmental quality impacts Collected temperature data for winter hoophouse vermicomposting system at the MSU Student Organic Farm

9 Slow Lane Farm Lansing/Northport, MI Farm Operator Developed 1 acre, organic mixed vegetable market-farm Practiced organic soil management, crop fertility, and pest management Designed and built rainwater harvest system coupled with drip irrigation Sold produce through 17-week farmer's market and local restaurant accounts Community Energy Services Berkeley, CA Project Manager Performed energy audit of small & medium commercial busin.ess', schools, and organizations Designed cost effective, energy efficient measures -lighting and refrigeration as primary with solar PV as secondary Managed full scope of implemented projects- contractor work, change orders, and inspection Researched emerging technologies -costs, simple payback, and practical application Bay Area Discovery Museum Sausalito, CA Manager of Educational Staff Hired, trained, managed and provided leadership for a team of 12 full-time and parttime educational facilitators Coordinated daily operations of museum visitor programs Managed volunteer efforts for festival events Peace Corps!L'Ecole des Paradis des Indiens Haiti Teacher/Woodworker Taught fundamental woodworking skills at rural primary school Collaborated with beekeeping cooperative to provide uniform Langstroth hives Managed daily operations of shop -hand tool care, diesel generator maintenance, and wood inventory OTHER FARM-RELATED EXPERIENCE 2010 Good Neighbor Farm- Organic winery Laborer Pruning and weed management Organic spray applications Miscellaneous tractor work Northport, MI 2010 Nine Bean Rows Farm- Organic CSA & bakery Laborer Hoophouse management of mixed vegetable crops - bed preparation, transplanting/sowing, weeding, harvest CSA share organization - packing and distribution Northport, MI 2009 Woodleaf Farm- Organic orchard Laborer Tree pruning and transplanting Oroville, CA