FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Farm Friends Board Member Nomination Period Open Through 3/4/2010

Lynden, WA - 2/23/2010 - Whatcom Farm Friends is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors. At this time there are two open positions on the board. One positon will serve through the end of December 2010, and the other will serve through the end of December 2011. The two positions opened when David Blair retired from his two year position, and Mike VanWingerden left his position before the end of his term due to demands on his time.

View a list of current board members and terms

Farm Friends will be soliciting suggestions for nominees through 3/4/2010, and a one week comment period will follow from 3/5/10-3/11/10. A detailed schedule may be seen below. The schedule is in keeping with the Farm Friends By-Laws.

Farm Friends seeks to create a board that is representative of the major areas of agriculture in Whatcom County, as well as representation from the non-farm community. For the two open positions, we are especially seeking farmer representation.

To nominate a candiate for one of the open positons, you must be a member in good standing. Submit nominations to the Farm Friends office at 360-354-1337 or farmfriends@wcfarmfriends.com.

Alternatively, submit your nominations online

Board Member Nomination & Voting Schedule

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