The Agricultural/Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ANRAC) was established by the Board of County Commissioners in Nov. 1992. The committee consists of nine volunteer members who are residents or property owners in Charlotte County and are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
ANRAC advises the County Commission on matters related to agriculture, natural resources, private property rights, and rural land use. The committee provides a forum for communication between county staff and residents and offers input on programs and projects that may affect these areas. Upon approval by a majority of its members, the committee may forward recommendations to the Commission.
ANRAC also helps educate the public and governmental agencies on the environmental, economic, and social importance of agriculture, supporting efforts that balance agricultural productivity with responsible stewardship of land and natural resources to maintain a diverse and sustainable local economy.
Current members represent expertise in the following areas:
- Range, Timber and Wildlife/Sod, Hay, Aquacultural, or Honey Production
- Vegetable Production
- Livestock Production
- Citrus Production
- Agricultural Economics
- Environmental Conservation
- Agricultural Engineering/Water Management
- Agricultural Realty
- Rural Land Use and Environmental Law
The committee is supported by a county staff liaison from the Planning & Zoning Division and a liaison from the County Attorney’s Office.
Meeting Information
ANRAC meets publicly on the second Thursday of every other month in the large conference room of Building Construction Services, 18400 Murdock Circle, County Administration Center, at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Members
- Lindsay Harrington - Chair, AG Land Use
- Scott Schroeder - Vice Chair, Commodity Production / Cattle
- Kasey Deuberry - Environmental Expertise
- Luis Garcia - Commodity Production / Cattle
- Stephen R. Kalaf - Environmental Expertise
- Dan Ryals - Commodity Production / Cattle, Row Crop
- James Ryals - Commodity Production / Cattle, Row Crop
- Vacancy - Commodity Production / Citrus
- Vacancy - Commodity Production
2025
2024
2023
Archived minutes can be obtained by calling 941.764.4934.
Contact
Jennifer Williams - Staff Liaison, Senior Administrative Assistant
Phone: 941.743.1245
Email: JenniferL.Williams@CharlotteCountyFL.gov