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Board of Agriculture

Policy Area

Energy and Environmental Affairs

Purpose

To govern the department of food and agriculture.

Seat Restrictions

Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 7 If no new members are appointed by the governor, the members continue to serve beyond the 7 year limit.

Compensation

$50 per day, not to exceed $600 per year; expenses

Legal Authority

MGL Chapter 20 Section 1
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Board of Agriculture Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Ms. Laura Bartlett AbramsFood and Fiber 8GovernorDecember 1, 2018
Ms. Crystal CardFood and Fiber 9GovernorJune 23, 2020
Allison CarrFood and Fiber 2GovernorDecember 1, 2018
Don ChaseAt-Large 4GovernorDecember 1, 2018
Lisa D. ColbyAt-Large 2GovernorDecember 1, 2021
Mr. Frederick L. Dabney Jr.Food and Fiber 4GovernorDecember 1, 2018
Michelle HarveyFood and Fiber 5GovernorDecember 1, 2018
Ms. Elizabeth KeenFood and Fiber 6GovernorDecember 1, 2021
Ms. Meghan K. RussellAt-Large 1GovernorDecember 1, 2025
Lydia SissonAt-large 3GovernorDecember 1, 2018
Henry "michael" Smolak Jr.Food and Fiber 1GovernorDecember 1, 2018
Frederick "Skip" VadnaisFood and Fiber 7GovernorSeptember 16, 2019
Lucinda WilliamsFood and Fiber 3GovernorMarch 11, 2019