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Board Facts

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Description

The board consists of seven members appointed by Governor. One member must have general business or financial experience, one member must be a member of a statewide agricultural promotion organization, and one member of a soil and water conservation district who is also engaged in commercial production agriculture. Four of the members must be engaged in commercial production agriculture, each representing a different agricultural enterprise from the others, such as:  livestock production, dairy, vegetable production, grain production, horticultural production, and greenhouse and hydroponic production.

Function

Board duties include: authorizing the disposal of agricultural land acquired by the agricultural revolving loan fund; approving and administering agricultural loans; adopting regulations; consulting with the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources about the classification and disposal of agricultural lands; and submitting recommendations for the appointment of a director of agriculture to the Commissioner.

Special Facts

Members of the board serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and may be removed by the Governor with written explanation to the member that is available to the public.  Board of Agriculture and Conservation removal letters can be provided upon request.  Please send requests to boards@alaska.gov. The board, formerly known as the Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund Board, was restructured through Chapter 81, SLA 2000.

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Requirements

Financial Disclosure Required

Legislative Confirmation Required

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