PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 1, 2009
Contact: Jan Koske, Volunteer Services Coordinator
Phone: 360-337-4650
No. 09-19

Seeking Food and Farm Policy Council Representatives

PORT ORCHARD, WA—The County Commissioners are seeking applications from local residents with interest and experience in food production and farming, food distribution, sustainability, and the "buy local" marketing concept. The 15 member Food and Farm Policy Council is being formed to develop partnerships with local communities, businesses, agriculture and governments and to collaborate with ongoing efforts to develop and sustain a vibrant food system that supports healthy people, communities, economies and the environment. Council members will be tasked with the development of integrated and sustainable food policies and actions and will advise the County Commissioners on issues of food production, distribution and access in Kitsap County.

An application and position description may be obtained from Jan Koske, Kitsap County Volunteer Services Coordinator at (360) 337-4650 or jkoske@co.kitsap.wa.us  An application may also be completed on line at www.kitsapgov.com/volunteer/frmbrdapp.htm  Applications should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2009.