Voluntary Agricultural District Advisory Board

Purpose

To approve or disapprove voluntary ag district applications, to promote agricultural values and the general welfare of the county, and more specifically, increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life, encourage the economic and financial health of agriculture, forestry and horticulture, and increase protection from non-farm development and other negative impacts on properly managed farms. 

Authority

N.C.G.S. 106-735-744 and Chapter 6, Article II of the Wayne County Ordinance

Source of Appointment

Wayne County Board of Commissioners

Regular Meetings

  • at least annually.

Chairperson

Elected by members

Membership

7 members (6 representing districts, 1 Board of Commissioner appointee) and ex-officio(s). 

Members

  • Deborah Worley
    Term expires: August 2026
  • Brad West
    Term expires: August 2028
  • Jeff Parks
    Term expires: August 2027
  • Valerie Barwick
    Term expires: August 2027
  • Sue McClenny
    Term expires: August 2026
  • Ryan Roberson
    Term expires: August 2028
  • Barbara Aycock, BOC Appointee
  • Jennifer Johnson, ex- Officio