This is the first Farmworker Advisory Commission of its kind in the state!
The new Farmworker Advisory Commission will advise government bodies in their decision-making process through direct citizen participation. This ten-member Commission promotes programs and policies that address the unmet needs of farmworkers in San Mateo County. Potential areas of focus include: advising the Board of Supervisors and County agencies on effectively outreaching to farmworkers and their families; helping farmworkers and their families navigate public agencies and access benefits and services; raising awareness among farmworkers about labor laws and other protections; bringing visibility to issues that disproportionately affect farmworkers; and helping to build trust and relationships in the County’s agricultural community, particularly between employers and employees. The Commission has 10 members:
- Four (4) Farmworkers
- Three (3) Members from community-based organizations
- One (1) Family member of a farmworker
- One (1) Member who works in the agriculture industry (but not a farmworker)
- One (1) San Mateo County Agricultural Advisory Committee member
Interpretation and translation is provided. The Commission will meet at least 6 times a year, on the 2nd Wednesday of every other month from 6-7:30pm.
NOTE: There are currently two vacancies on this Commission: One (1) Farmworker; and One (1) representative from the agricultural industry who is not a farmworker. Please download, complete the application, and submit to: CommunityAffairs@smcgov.org by 5:00 pm August 30, 2024.
| Meetings | Location | Dates |
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| Regular Meetings 2nd Wednesday, every other month, alternating between Pescadero and Half Moon Bay 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas St. Half Moon Bay Community Room |
Jan. 8, 2025 May 14, 2025 Sept. 9, 2025 |
| Pescadero High School 360 Butano Cutoff Pescadero Multipurpose Room |
March 12, 2025 July 9, 2025 Nov. 12, 2025 |
Commission Meeting Agendas & Minutes
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| 1/8/25 Regular Meeting |
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| 3/12/25 Regular Meeting |
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| 5/14/25 Regular Meeting |
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7/9/25 Regular Meeting |
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9/10/25 Regular Meeting |
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11/12/25 Regular Meeting |
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Archived Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Questions?
Please email communityaffairs@smcgov.org or call 650-208-5798 (English & Spanish).