Agriculture meets open space for Jan. 20 webinar

"The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority will present an update on the progress of its Agricultural Strategic Plan during a Jan. 20 webinar hosted by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. The authority is developing a strategy to define its role in supporting local agriculture. Anna Regalado, the authority's agricultural specialist, will share information about the goals of the plan and how input from the public and important stakeholdersincluding farmers, farmworkers and rancherswill influence the plan."

"Alexander was appointed to the board in 2022 and will be moving out of the district at the end of the year. Prior to serving on the board, she was the District 5 representative on the Citizen's Advisory Committee. The board is scheduled to appointment of Alexander's successor on Thursday, Jan. 22. The appointed director will finish the remainder of Alexander's term, which ends Dec. 4. The application deadline is noon on Friday, Jan. 16."

Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority will update its Agricultural Strategic Plan during a Jan. 20 webinar. The authority is developing a strategy to define its role in supporting local agriculture. Anna Regalado, the authority's agricultural specialist, will describe plan goals and how public and stakeholder input—including farmers, farmworkers and ranchers—will influence the plan. A question-and-answer session will follow; the webinar starts at 10 a.m. Registration is appreciated but not required. The authority seeks applicants to fill the District 5 board seat vacated by Vicki Alexander; applications are due noon Jan. 16, with appointment scheduled Jan. 22. Applicants must be 18, registered voters in Santa Clara County and District 5 residents.

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