The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Farmland Preservation Advisory Committee evaluates grant proposals for projects that acquire development rights on farmland and ensure the land remains available for farming in the future.
Qualifications
- Live in Washington
- Have an interest in public policy
- Enjoy finding creative solutions and appreciate other perspectives
- Are interested in and knowledgeable about farming, ranching, or land transactions
Support
- RCO will provide the training needed to evaluate grants
- Stipends are available to eligible committee members
Time Commitment
- Ten to twenty hours for written review and evaluation, completed remotely, every other summer (even years)
- Policy feedback time commitment varies
2026 Dates
| Item | Date |
| Written Technical Review | May 14 – June 5 |
| Written Evaluation | July 28 – August 20 |
| Results Meeting | September 1 |
Committee Members
Local Agency Members
- Addie Candib, American Farmland Trust, Bellingham
- Kate Miller, Okanogan Land Trust, Okanogan
- Jeanne White, Methow Conservancy, Winthrop
Farmer and Community Members
- Tom Kammerzell, Colfax
- Jessica Pupo, Spokane
- Maurice Major, Olympia
- Sherrie Medina, Centerville
- Warren Neth, Yelm
- Valerie Tarico, Seattle
State Agency Members
- Leslie Michel, Department of Agriculture, Bridgeport
- Vacant, Conservation Commission
- Angie Reseland, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia
Vacancies
- Farming or ranching representatives
- Community member representatives
- Local agency or nonprofit representatives
Term Length
Four years
General Resources