Mecklenburg County Agricultural Advisory Board

The Agricultural Advisory Board was established as part of the Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Ordinance. This Board serves to approve applications of farms into the Voluntary and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) Program. They will also conduct public hearings on proposed condemnation of VAD and EVAD-enrolled parcels by State or local public agency or governmental units, work to increase the visibility and voice of the agricultural community in Mecklenburg County and take on additional duties as assigned by the Board of County Commissioners.

Agenda items include nomination of the Board’s Chair and Vice Chair, Advisory Board role and responsibilities, VAD and EVAD program update, and setting the 2026 meeting schedule.