Agricultural Conservation and Easement and Farmland Protection Commission, 4:30 PM
Feb 24, 2026
The lede
- The Agricultural Conservation and Easement and Farmland Protection Commission convened for its quarterly meeting to discuss farmland protection initiatives
- Agenda included reports on county soil health assessments being conducted by SWCD and IDOA
- Commission reviewed 1992 Agricultural Areas notice and process, and discussed drainage and stormwater updates
- A presentation to the Pomona Grange was scheduled for March 11th
- Next meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026
Attendance & housekeeping
The commission roster includes: Cody Book (Chair, Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau), Johnathon Giesecke (Regional Planning Commission), Brian Schneider (County Board), Josh Sage (Boone County Conservation District), Heather Vantilburg (Boone County Soil and Water), Jane Zeien (Pomona Grange), and Dave Balzer (member at large). Actual attendance was not documented. The agenda was approved, as were minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting.
Decisions & votes
Approval of Agenda – Approved (vote count not recorded)
Approval of Minutes from November 25, 2025 – Approved (vote count not recorded)
Discussion items (no vote)
- Member reports on Agriculture and Conservation Easement efforts – Representatives provided updates from their respective organizations
- SWCD-IDOA County Soil Health Assessments – Discussion of ongoing soil health assessment initiatives
- 1992 Agriculture Areas Notice and Process – Review of agricultural area designation procedures
- Scheduled Presentation for March 11th Grange – Confirmed upcoming presentation date to the Grange organization
- Drainage and Stormwater updates – Technical group members provided updates on drainage and stormwater management issues
Public comment
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Notable moments
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